Joe McCarthy
About Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy is a Content Creator at Global Citizen. He believes apathy is the biggest threat to creating a more just world and tries his hardest to stay open-minded and curious. Living in New York keeps him aware of how interconnected our world is, how every action has ripples. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University.
Stories
PartnerCitizenshipGhana Just Pledged to Sign a Major Cybersecurity Agreement. Here’s Why It Matters.
The call for digital peace has garnered tremendous momentum. Read more
Food & HungerThis Man Restored 240 Million Trees in West Africa — and They Could Help Fight Hunger
“Nature would heal itself, you just needed to stop hammering it.” Read more
Food & HungerYemen Port City Ceasefire Could Ease Starvation for Millions
“There is no excuse for international inaction now, and this fragile moment must be protected.” Read more
Finance & InnovationBill Gates Says Digital Currencies Could Empower the World's Poorest
The billionaire philanthropist said that cryptocurrencies can combat poverty. Read more
HealthMalaria Deaths Plummet 96% in Zambian Village After Radically Simple Pilot Program
If rolled out to other countries, the model could be revolutionary. Read more
Girls & Women13 Famous Men Who Boldly Stood Up for Women in 2018
“I’m feeling more driven than ever — to help out women.” Read more
Water & SanitationIndian Girl Asks the Police to Arrest Her Father for Not Building a Toilet and Sparks a Movement
"I was ashamed to go outside and I felt bad when people looked at me.” Read more
Environment9 Powerful People Who Fought for the Planet in 2018
These individuals called for action and inclusivity in the fight against climate change. Read more
Citizenship$2.6 Trillion Is Lost to Corruption Every Year — And It Hurts the Poor the Most
“I call on leaders everywhere to listen.” Read more
Citizenship5 Ways You Can Take Action on Human Rights Day
“We are born ‘free and equal,’ but millions of people on this planet do not stay free and equal.” Read more