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BagoSphere continues to help frontline workers across Southeast Asia build pathways to meaningful, stable employment. In 2025, they reached 15,000 graduates, demonstrated higher retention and promotion rates among their alumni, and were recognized as a Top 3 finalist in the Temasek Trust Amplifier program.

In 2026, they are expanding into Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia to tackle what they see as the region’s biggest challenge: job quality, not job scarcity.

Zhihan shares: “In 2026, my focus is to help thousands more workers move from survival to stability - because in Southeast Asia, we don’t have a job shortage problem, we have a job quality problem.”

Zhihan Lee is a �鶹�� Global Visionary alumnus.

Skills Builder Partnership reached a turning point in 2025, embedding its Universal Framework for essential skills into thousands of classrooms across more than fifty countries and demonstrating that competencies like teamwork, leadership and problem‑solving are as foundational as literacy and numeracy.

In 2026, their focus is on scaling their digital platform to deliver real‑time impact data and expanding advocacy to help embed essential skills into policy globally.

Tom shares: “This year, my aim is to ensure that three million children and young people are actively building the essential skills they need to thrive. Let’s stop talking about the skills gap and start closing it.”

Tom Ravenscroft is a �鶹�� Global Visionary alumnus.

The R Collective has reclaimed 123 tons of fashion waste since 2017, transforming surplus materials from luxury brands into new products and recycling solutions. Following a successful fundraising round, 2026 marks a pivotal year for scaling circular fashion and accelerating impact across the luxury value chain.

Christina shares: “This year, my focus is on building a financially resilient model while pushing even harder to eliminate fashion waste. With anti‑incineration legislation gaining momentum, this feels like a real inflection point for circular fashion - and we’re ready to run at it.”

Dr. Christina Dean is a �鶹�� Global Visionary alumna.

SolShare continues to advance circular clean energy systems, building on pioneering work in peer‑to‑peer solar sharing and battery innovation. In 2025, the company helped advance clean mobility in Bangladesh by scaling lithium‑ion batteries for electric three‑wheelers - supporting higher driver incomes while reducing emissions.

In 2026, SolShare is expanding its SOLmobility platform, deploying 5,000 recyclable lithium‑ion batteries using water‑based technology designed for safe recovery and reuse. The company will also push technical boundaries through its Rickshaw Virtual Power Plant.

Sebastian shares: “For us, progress in 2026 means closing the loop on clean energy while keeping livelihoods at the center. Circularity only works when people benefit first.”

Sebastian Groh is a �鶹�� Global Visionary alumnus.

Velafrica enters 2026 with momentum toward its mission of expanding access to bicycle mobility. This year, the organization aims to export nearly 30,000 recycled bikes to partners across Africa.

In parallel, Velafrica is expanding vocational training programs for bicycle mechanics in Burkina Faso, Tanzania and Malawi - creating jobs, strengthening local expertise and deepening impact. Recognizing the relevance of e‑mobility in the region’s sustainable transport future, Velafrica is also launching an e‑bike pilot in Tanzania.

Michel shares: “E‑mobility will play a vital role in Africa’s mobility future. To accelerate this vision, we’re building partnerships across sectors. If you want to ride with us, now is the time.”

Michel Ducommun and Nikolai Räber are �鶹�� Global Visionaries alumni.