The Global Citizen NOW summit, set to take place on May 1st and 2nd in New York, is an event that brings together influential decision-makers and popular culture figures to create a global agenda for urgent action. The summit aims to address pressing issues such as extreme poverty, including food insecurity, climate change, and public health.
Leading the charge are celebrities like Michelle Yeoh, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson. Along with them are political, business, and philanthropic leaders such as Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg.
The event will feature actors like Hugh Jackman and Danai Gurira while also introducing new initiatives to protect the Amazon Rainforest and increase investments in Africa through the World Bank. Additionally, Global Citizen will prioritize defeating preventable diseases such as malaria, polio, and HPV.
Global Citizen hopes to inspire the next generation of advocates through its Global Citizen Prize awards. These awards highlight and support five young individuals making a significant impact on the world. The success of this recent conference in Australia has also built momentum among Gen Z and millennial leaders who are passionate about making a difference in their communities.
