Michael Sheldrick
About Michael Sheldrick
Michael Sheldrick is the Global Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Global Poverty Project.
Stories
OpinionCitizenshipNelson Mandela’s Former Protege Is South Africa’s New President — And Is Calling for ‘Year of Action’
Raising hopes that the Year of Mandela will do justice to his legacy Read more
CitizenshipThe Secret Ingredient to a Successful Social Media Campaign
Global Citizen Policy Director Michael Sheldrick speaks at TedX in Perth, Australia. Read more
HealthGlobal Citizen remembers Australian polio hero David Goldstone
David was an extraordinary man who championed the eradication of polio his whole life. Read more
CitizenshipHow your actions led to change at Global Citizen Festival
In some cases, we had huge wins. Read more
Citizenship6 priorities of the 2015 Global Citizen Festival
2015 can be a year of great change Read more
Finance & InnovationThe Magna Carta at 800, the myth and reality of the birth of the rule of law
The document has fostered democracy and human rights around the world, but it's not what you think. Read more
EducationIf we’re going to get 58 million children into school, the status quo is not enough
We're making progress, but the job is not yet done. Read more
CitizenshipHistory is being made and it’s not pretty…
The Australian government is cutting aid to historic lows. Take action today. Read more
HealthDon't let Australia back away from ending Polio
Australia is planning more cuts to it's aid, endangering its commitment to end Polio. Read more
Water & Sanitation'Triggering' communities in Madagascar to end open defecation once and for all
Communities are being empowered to help themselves end open defecation. Read more