The Global Citizen NOW summit is set to take place in New York on May 1 and 2, bringing together a diverse group of political, business, and philanthropic leaders. Some of the distinguished participants include Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. The summit aims to address pressing issues such as food insecurity, climate change, and public health related to extreme poverty.
Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans emphasized the importance of urgent action to end extreme poverty. The event will feature actors like Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson, as well as representatives from companies like Cisco, Citi, Delta, and PayPal. Additionally, leaders from organizations such as the Rockefeller Foundation, Bezos Earth Fund, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will be in attendance.
One of the main focuses of the Global Citizen NOW summit will be the fight against preventable diseases like malaria, polio, and HPV. New initiatives to preserve the Amazon Rainforest and increase investments in Africa through the World Bank will also be announced. The event aims to engage young leaders from Gen Z and millennials while building on the momentum generated at the recent international conference in Australia.
The summit will also include the Global Citizen Prize awards which will recognize and financially support five young individuals making extraordinary efforts to make a positive impact on the world. This is part of Global Citizen’s ongoing efforts to inspire advocacy and address global challenges