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
EnvironmentClimate Change's Effects on Fish Could Undermine World Peace
“It’s like trying to raise cattle when you’ve taken down all the fences.” Read more
CitizenshipHow South African Students Woke the World to the Brutalities of Apartheid
A single image crystallized the horrors of apartheid. Read more
FeatureCitizenship23 Stunning Photos of Kids Playing Soccer Around the World
Soccer is more than a game for these kids. It's a form of hope. Read more
EnvironmentAntarctica Is Losing 200 Billion Tons of Ice Every Year
If the entire continent melted, sea levels would rise by 190 feet. Read more
CitizenshipTexas Detention Center for Migrant Children Compared to 'Prison'
The mere act of detaining an innocent child is considered a human rights violation. Read more
Finance & InnovationAI Drones Are Helping Us Tackle Our Ocean Plastic Problem
They’re mapping out the problem so people can take action. Read more
Water & SanitationHeavy Rains Save Cape Town From Running Out of Water — For Now
City officials are urging residents to keep conserving water. Read more
EnvironmentAfrica's Most Ancient Trees Are Dying Due to Climate Change
The massive trees can live thousands of years. Read more
EnvironmentHundreds of Kids Just Attended the First-Ever Ocean Plastic Bootcamp
A bootcamp to save the world. Read more
CitizenshipBeyond the Handshake: What Life Is Really Like in North Korea
Most North Korean workers earn between $2 and $3 per month. Read more