The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. The are dedicated to building engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide.

Since 2007, the Global Changemakers project has created a global network that provides opportunities for young people to share experiences and make practical and visible differences in their communities, countries and regions. The British Council, in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and other international forums such as the UN, supports this network of young activists and social entrepreneurs.