ChangemakerXchange is a global community based near Berlin, Germany, that supports young social innovators worldwide. Initiated around 2012, the organization fosters connections, learning, and collaboration among changemakers through various programs and activities. It has a network of nearly 1,500 members from over 130 countries.
The organization hosts intensive gatherings, often in nature, to promote human connection, peer learning, and collaboration. These events mark the beginning of a lifelong engagement with the community, which includes ongoing support and capacity building for changemakers. ChangemakerXchange also offers facilitation services to enhance collaboration and wellbeing in purpose-driven organizations.
Current projects include the AI For Good Masterclasses, in collaboration with EY and SAP, and The Possibilists Report, which studies the lives and needs of young changemakers. The organization is decentralized, with strategic decisions influenced by its community members. It emphasizes values such as collaboration, vulnerability, and creativity to drive systemic change.
ChangemakerXchange focuses on empowering young changemakers to create positive change, particularly in facing global challenges like climate change. By providing a supportive ecosystem, the organization aims to help these changemakers sustain and scale their impact.