The Shaqo Platform is honored to announce its participation in events surrounding the prestigious 2025 Skoll World Forum, scheduled from April 1 to April 4, 2025, in Oxford, United Kingdom. This annual global gathering brings together influential leaders, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Event Highlights
The 2025 Skoll World Forum will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers, performers, and panelists dedicated to transformative social change. This year’s speakers include:
- Shabana Basij-Rasikh, School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA)
- Bill Drayton, Ashoka: Everyone a Changemaker
- Christiana Figueres, Global Optimism
- Rachel Kleinfeld, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Michael Milken, Milken Institute
- Dr. Denis Mukwege, The Elders, Panzi Hospital and Foundation, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Trevor Noah, Trevor Noah Foundation
- Mark Suzman, Gates Foundation
- Darren Walker, Ford Foundation
- Malala Yousafzai, Malala Fund, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Performances will feature celebrated artists such as Chaka Khan, Cimafunk, and Les Amazones d’Afrique.
Shaqo Platform’s Engagement
Representatives of the Shaqo Platform will participate in various sessions and networking opportunities throughout the Forum’s affiliated events. Shaqo Platform’s presence underscores its significant contributions to youth employment, sustainability, and economic resilience in Somalia. By sharing insights from their impactful initiatives—particularly in digital job creation, climate resilience, and the blue economy—Shaqo representatives aim to highlight effective approaches and foster collaborative opportunities with global partners.
About the Skoll World Forum
The Skoll World Forum annually convenes delegates from diverse sectors and regions, facilitating dialogue, partnership-building, and innovative solutions to global challenges. It serves as an essential platform for social innovation, where ideas and collaborations emerge to drive meaningful and lasting change.
Shaqo Platform looks forward to contributing to these dynamic conversations, strengthening global networks, and amplifying the impact of its work on the international stage.