Global Citizen is the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday activists raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Over the past 10 years, $43.6 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting nearly 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen’s team operates from New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond. Join the movement at globalcitizen.org, download the Global Citizen app, and follow Global Citizen on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
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Tuesday December 17, 2024
Move Afrika, the first pan-African touring circuit headlined by international artists, to drive long-term economic investment and job creation in the continent’s creative economies
Move Afrika to drive citizen-led advocacy campaign to enhance health systems across the continent
Move Afrika: Kigali in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board
Friday December 6, 2024
Global Citizen applauds the countries that have contributed to the replenishment of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, particularly Denmark, Norway, Spain and the UK, who have each delivered on their promises and increased contributions by around 40 percent.
Sunday November 17, 2024
New ‘Power Our Planet’ Climate Action Campaign to Culminate In ‘Global Citizen Festival: Amazonia’ In Belém During Cop30
Year-long Campaign to Unite Millions to End Deforestation, Accelerate a Just Energy Transition, and Support Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change
New Initiative to Scale up Renewable Energy for Africa Co-Chaired by President of the European Commission and President of South Africa
Tuesday October 29, 2024
Global Citizen NOW: Rio De Janeiro is supported by Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, President of Brazil; featuring Janja Lula Da Silva, First Lady Of Brazil; Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and more
Hosted by Global Citizen, the Government of Brazil and the 2024 G20 Presidency, Presented by Banco do Brasil, with Organizing Partners UN Global Compact Network Brazil and Re:wild, Policy Partner Open Society Foundations, Supported by Google, Teneo and FGV
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Intel, Cisco, Lawrence H. Summers, Mary Robinson, Nomzamo Mbatha and Stonebwoy, together with over 100 leading organizations and individuals, sign Abidjan Accord calling for $120 Billion for IDA
Economic Development Assembly gathers African leaders and the private sector in Abidjan to advocate for investments from the G20 in the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Additional speakers to include His Excellency Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of Mauritania and Chairperson of the African Union; His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana; His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone; Eve Bazaïba, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Alain-Richard Donwahi, President, COP15; Franck Kacou, Managing Director, Universal Music Africa; Gbenga Akinnagbe, Actor and Writer; Isabelle Djeni, Chief Operating Officer, Genesis Group; Ousmane Diagana, Regional Vice President for West and Central Africa, World Bank; Pawal Swiatek, COO, Moniepoint; Romuald Wadagni, Senior Minister of Economy and Finance, Benin; to join inaugural Economic Development Assembly calling on the G20 to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Spain step up for 77 of the world’s poorest countries, and call on more governments to do the same
Brazil, Micronesia, and Colombia and commit to protect oceans & forests
Global Citizens take a record 3.4 million actions to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity
Global Citizen Festival is presented by Citi and Cisco. Major Partners are Bridgewater Associates, Delta Air Lines, Motsepe Foundation, PayPal and Venmo, P&G, Verizon and World Wide Technology; Production Partner Live Nation; Broadcast Partner ABC; Exclusive US Audio Partner iHeartMedia; and Location Partner New York City Parks
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the UN; Helder Barbalho, Governor of the State of Para, Brazil; and Sonia Guajajara, Minister of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil to take the stage in Central Park
Watch the 2024 Global Citizen Festival on Amazon Music, Amazon Music channel on Twitch, Apple Music and the Apple TV app, Brut, Facebook, iHeartRadio, TikTok, Veeps, YouTube, the Global Citizen app, www.globalcitizen.org, and on ABC News Live on Disney+, Hulu, Samsung TV+, Amazon Fire TV devices, Roku, Tubi, and YouTube
Global Citizen Festival is presented by Citi and Cisco. Major Partners are Bridgewater Associates, Delta Air Lines, Motsepe Foundation, PayPal and Venmo, P&G, Verizon and World Wide Technology; Production Partner Live Nation; Broadcast Partner ABC; Exclusive US Audio Partner iHeartMedia; and Location Partner New York City Parks
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Convening political, private sector, cultural and philanthropic leaders, assembly to call on G20 Governments to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment
Featuring H.E Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d'Ivoire; H.E Robert Beugré Mambé, Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire; Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank; Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO, Global Citizen; Hafou Touré, CEO, HTS Partners; Jane Lumumba, Africa Director, High-Level Climate Champions; Marie-Ange Saraka-Yao, Chief Resource Mobilisation & Growth Officer, Gavi; Matsi Modise, Africa Lead, World Climate Foundation; Mike Silverstrini, CEO, Energia; Neal Rijkenberg, Minister of Finance of Eswatini; Nialé Kaba, Minister of Planning and Development, President of the Board of Governors, African Development Bank; Nir Bar Dea, CEO, Bridgewater Associates; Nomzamo Mbatha, Global Citizen Ambassador; Sherwin Charles, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Goodbye Malaria; Sophy Aiida, Actress and TV Presenter; Pepukaye Bardouille, Director of Bridgetown Initiative and Special Adviser on Climate Resilience; Tshepo Mahloele, Founder & Chairman, Harith General Partners; and Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Singer-songwriter.
The two-day convening will highlight the urgency to support social and economic development in 75 low-income countries, including lifting 250 million people out of energy poverty by 2030
Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and Harith General Partners
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Antoni Porowski, Bill Nye, Bridget Moynahan, Charlamagne Tha God, Danai Gurira, Eric Adjepong, Gavin Degraw, Jordan Fisher, Kal Penn, Liza Koshy, Doctor Mike Varshavski, Nomzamo Mbatha, Osi Umenyiora, Rachel Brosnahan, Rhett & Link, Sophia Bush And Vladimir Duthiers set to present alongside host Hugh Jackman on September 28
Global Citizen Festival Switches to Battery Power to Reduce Carbon Emissions
2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign aims to raise $1 billion to protect the Amazon rainforest
Global Citizen Festival is presented by Citi and Cisco. Major Partners are Bridgewater Associates, Delta Air Lines, Motsepe Foundation, PayPal and Venmo, P&G, Verizon and World Wide Technology; Production Partner Live Nation; Broadcast Partner ABC; Exclusive US Audio Partner iHeartMedia; and Location Partner New York City Parks
Take Action on the Global Citizen App and at globalcitizenfestival.com to Earn Free Tickets
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign demands equity for the world’s marginalized communities
Global Citizen Festival is presented by Citi and Cisco. Major Partners are Bridgewater Associates, Delta Air Lines, Motsepe Foundation, P&G, Verizon and World Wide Technology; Production Partner Live Nation; Exclusive US Audio Partner iHeartMedia; and Location Partner New York City Parks
Take Action on the Global Citizen App and at globalcitizenfestival.com to Earn Free Tickets
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Global Citizens to Unite on Central Park’s Great Lawn on September 28 to Defeat Poverty, Defend the Planet and Demand Equity
Global Citizen Festival Campaign to Support Nonprofit Organizations Across New York’s Five Boroughs
Global Citizen Festival is presented by Citi and Cisco. Major Partners are Bridgewater Associates, Delta Air Lines, Motsepe Foundation, P&G, Verizon and World Wide Technology; Production Partner Live Nation; Exclusive US Audio Partner iHeartMedia; and Location Partner New York City Parks
Take Action on the Global Citizen App to Earn Free Global Citizen Festival Tickets
Monday, April 29, 2024
Summit to take place October 9-10 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates
Summit to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment in its ambition to improve living conditions, support social and economic development in 75 low-income countries, including lifting 250 million people out of energy poverty by 2030
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
They join Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana, Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Philip Davis, Prime Minister of Bahamas, Janja Lula Da Silva, The First Lady of Brazil, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, Anitta, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Yeoh, Hans Vestberg, Nir Bar Dea and more
Two-day summit convening political, corporate, cultural, and philanthropic leaders driving urgent action to act today to save tomorrow
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Exceptional trailblazers to be celebrated during the Global Citizen NOW action summit on May 1 and 2 in New York City.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Free, ticketed festival to end extreme poverty continues its history among landmark events in Central Park.
Great lawn reopens this weekend.
Thursday March 28, 2024
Global Citizen NOW action summit to convene political, corporate, cultural, and philanthropic leaders to act today and save tomorrow
Two-day summit to drive action for a world where everyone’s basic needs are fulfilled, our planet is flourishing, and every person and country can prosper
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Aéropostale, a fashion retailer, and Global Citizen, the world's leading international advocacy organization, today unveiled the Aéropostale x Take Action apparel collection. The first drop of the collaboration is centered around youth empowerment, inspiring confidence in the next generation and empowering them to unlock their influence through action-taking.
Wednesday, 6 March, 2024
Melbourne hosts an unforgettable night of music and storytelling focused on ending extreme poverty across the Asia-Pacific Region
Tuesday, 21 February, 2024
Summit to take place 4-6 March 2024 to Drive Urgent Action to End Extreme Poverty and Address the Climate Crisis in the Asia-Pacific Region
Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne concludes with Global Citizen Nights headlined by Crowded House at the Palais Theatre on 6 March
Earn free tickets to Global Citizen Nights by taking action on the Global Citizen app and at globalcitizen.org/nights
Global Citizen Honours Thirty-Two Youth Leaders Taking Action to Defend the Planet, Defeat Poverty and Demand Equity across the Asia-Pacific Region
Co-Chairs of Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne include Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste; Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations; Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD; Peter Thomson, UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean; Ben Dawson, Brianna Fruean, Osher Günsberg, Benson Saulo and Mark Woodruff
Wednesday January 17, 2024
Ghana to join Rwanda as a host nation for Move Afrika 2024, a long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit across the African continent
Move Afrika seeks to drive economic investment in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, Ghanaian-owned businesses and young entrepreneurs
In partnership with the Government of Ghana and Rwanda Development Board