About Erica Sanchez
Erica Sánchez is the Spanish Editor at Global Citizen. She is a former BuzzFeed contributor and translator and a 2017 Tow-Knight Entrepreneurial Journalism CUNY Fellow. Her DNA test clearly shows she is a Global Citizen: from Europeans to Native Americans, she, amazingly, has ancestors all around the world!
Stories
Sony Music Latin & Global Citizen Release New 'Color Esperanza' Track to Support COVID-19 Relief
Diego Torres, Coti, El Cigala, Lali, Thalía, and many other major Latin artists, together. Read more
Malnutrition Is the Leading Cause of Death Globally: Report
The ongoing pandemic could deepen the crisis. Read more
UN Stresses Urgent Need to Protect Refugees During COVID-19 Crisis
Border closures and overcrowded camps pose dangerous challenges for refugees. Read more
Pope Francis Calls for ‘Universal Access’ to Coronavirus Vaccine and Treatment
He also called the pandemic “a test case to prepare for our collective future.” Read more
Scientists Discover High Concentration of Microplastic on Ocean Floor
Researchers found 1.9 million pieces of microplastic on the Mediterranean seafloor. Read more
17 Things You Can Do This Earth Day While Still Social Distancing
You can do a lot while still flattening the coronavirus curve. Read more
This Nonprofit in Ecuador Is Helping Feed Communities Affected By COVID-19
A volunteer at KAHRE ORG shares how coronavirus is affecting the organization. Read more
These Married Doctors Are Fighting COVID-19 Together in Latin America’s Epicenter
In Guayaquil, Ecuador, the hospitals are full. Read more
This Spanish Nurse Went From Saving Lives at Sea to Fighting COVID-19 in Madrid
She’s a hero, and is now calling on countries to transform their approach to human rights. Read more
How COVID-19 Is Changing This Woman's Vital Work With Cash Assistance in Colombia
Mercy Corps’ project coordinator for Colombia explains how COVID-19 is affecting her work. Read more