Global Citizen is the world's largest movement of action takers and impact makers dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2030. With over 10 million monthly advocates, our voices have the power to drive lasting change around sustainability, equality, and humanity. We post, tweet, message, vote, sign, and call to inspire those who can make things happen to act — government leaders, businesses, philanthropists, artists, and citizens — together improving lives. By downloading our app, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on those issues, and earn rewards, which can be redeemed for tickets to concerts, events, and experiences all over the world. To date, the actions of our community, along with high-level advocacy efforts and work with partners, has resulted in commitments and policy announcements from leaders valued at over $48 billion, affecting the lives of more than 2.25 billion people by 2030.
For more information about Global Citizen’s latest announcements read the below:
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Airing on ABC, CBS, FOX, YouTube and iHeartMedia Global Broadcast Special and Vaccination Campaign to Spotlight Heroic Health Workers Worldwide, Inspiring Action for Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Everyone, Everywhere
Hosted by Selena Gomez, Performances by Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin and H.E.R. to Air on Saturday, May 8th
With Support From the World Health Organization, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister of Italy and G20 Chair Mario Draghi, and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez, and the State of California, VAX LIVE Executive Produced by the Ad Council, YouTube Originals, iHeartMedia, Teneo and Live Nation to Launch International Appeal for the World’s Poorest Countries to be Granted Lifesaving Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests and Treatments in 2021
Monday, April 5, 2021
Billionaire Philanthropist John Arnold Commits to the Give While You Live Promise, Pledges to Give Away 5% of His Wealth Annually
Monday, March 22, 2021
Following the recent announcement that the WeRaceAsOne initiative will become the official Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) platform for Formula 1 (F1), we are pleased to announce plans for a new partnership with international advocacy organisation Global Citizen to become a charity partner of the WeRaceAsOne platform.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
International advocacy organization Global Citizen today launched a Recovery Plan for the World - a campaign to end COVID-19 for all and kickstart a global recovery. The Recovery Plan for the World is a year-long campaign and series of events that aims to: 1) end COVID-19 for all; 2) end the hunger crisis; 3) resume learning everywhere; 4) protect the planet; and 5) advance equity for all.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
With the Support of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and the World Health Organization ‘Recovery Plan for the World’ Campaign to Mobilize Citizens, Corporations, Governments, Philanthropists and Artists to Help End COVID-19; Curb the Hunger Crisis; Resume Learning Everywhere; Protect the Planet; and Promote Equity for All
Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Femi Kuti, H.E.R., Hugh Jackman, Idris & Sabrina Elba, Jonas Brothers, Lang Lang, Lars Ulrich, Miley Cyrus, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rachel Brosnahan, SuperM, Usher and Yemi Alade Join to Support the ‘Recovery Plan for the World’ Effort
In Partnership with Teneo, Year-Long Campaign Includes Multiple Major Global Events, Including ‘Global Citizen LIVE’ and ‘Global Citizen at the G20 Summit’
Global Partners Citi, Cisco, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Google, Live Nation, P&G, Verizon, and Campaign Partners WW International, to Activate Global Citizens and Engage the Private Sector to Help Achieve the Recovery Plan for the World
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Homegrown international advocacy organisation Global Citizen today announced the appointments of sustainability specialist Terence Jeyaretnam and social entrepreneur Anna Robson to its Australian Board of Directors.
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo and Tori Kelly Performed During Awards Hosted by John Legend
John Oliver, Katie Couric, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Oprah Winfrey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Scott Evans and Usher Presented at Award Special to Celebrate the World’s Most Impactful Leaders
Televised Special Honoring People Shaping the ‘World We Want’ Premiered on December 19th on NBC and CTV, With Additional Airings on Albavision and Digicel
Global Citizen Prize to Continue to Air on MSNBC, Insight TV, Mediacorp, MTV International, Multimedios Televisión, SABC, SKY Media, TRACE Anglophone West Africa and Vodafone Internationally
Friday, December 18, 2020
Executive Produced By Raphael Saadiq, STAND UP Features Artist Collaborations Including Tori Kelly + JoJo, PJ Morton + Yola, Andra Day + Chelsea Collins, Ari Lennox + GoldLink, Jordin Sparks + MILCK, Bonfyre + Masego and Lucky Daye + BJRNCK + Big Freedia
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo, Tori Kelly to Perform at Ceremony Hosted by John Legend
With Appearances by John Oliver, Katie Couric, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Oprah Winfrey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Scott Evans and Usher
Televised Special Honoring People Shaping the ‘World We Want’ Will Air Starting December 19th on NBC, MSNBC, CTV, Albavision, Digicel, Insight TV, Mediacorp, MTV International, Multimedios Televisión, SABC, SKY Media, TRACE Anglophone West Africa and Vodafone
Global Citizen Prize Will Also Stream on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TIDAL
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
With Appearances by John Oliver, Nick Jonas, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Televised Special Honoring People Shaping the ‘World We Want’ Will Air Starting December 19th on NBC, MSNBC, CTV, Albavision, Digicel, Insight TV, Mediacorp, MTV International, SABC, SKY Media, TRACE Anglophone West Africa and Vodafone
World Leader Finalists Include Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, Chairwoman & Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima
Country Hero Awardees Include Burnet Institute Director & CEO in Professor Brendan Crabb AC; Founder of Help A Girl Out in Yanique Brandford; Founder of Space2GroW Advocate Anab Mohamud; Co-Founder of Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda Martha Isabel Ruiz Corzo; Executive Director of Stand to End Rape Initiative (STER) Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi; Directors of the WISE Collective Brenda Madumise-Pajibo, Onica N. Makwakwa and Pinky Mgobozi; and Co-founder and Co-Director of Green New Deal Fatima Ibrahim
Monday, November 30, 3020
In the year 2020, in which the United Nations (UN) celebrates its 75th birthday, half of the world population (47%) trusts the UN and only 29% do not have trust in the UN. This is a substantially higher level of trust compared to the trust that citizens have in other (inter)governmental institutions such as the EU (38%), NATO (35%) or government (31%) or parliament (26%) in general.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Televised Special Honoring Changemakers Shaping the World We Want Will Air December 19th on NBC and in Canada on CTV.
Award Categories Will Include the Global Citizen of the Year, Artist, World Leader, Business Leader and the Cisco Youth Leadership Award
Monday, November 16, 2020
The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) Awards Committee has announced that its prestigious Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation will honor One World: Together at Home, a globally televised and streamed special produced remotely, last April by international advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, powered by the UN Foundation. The award recognizes creative storytelling and technical innovation. The recipient is selected by a distinguished jury of industry luminaries. The award will be accepted by Lee Rolontz, Senior Vice President of Event and Broadcast at Global Citizen during the 15th annual HPA Awards gala, which will be held online on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Americans Called On to Vote and Do Their Part to Ensure a Fair and Accurate Election
Special to Stream Tonight at 9PM ET Across Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple TV App, NowThis, YouTube, Twitter, TIDAL and Facebook
With Appearances by Amy Schumer, Sen. Bill Frist, Billie Eilish, Chris Rock, Cobie Smulders, Coldplay, Condoleezza Rice, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Gov. John Kasich, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Salma Hayek Pinault, Shaquille O'Neal, Tan France, Sen. Tom Daschle and Wilmer Valderrama
And Performances by Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile, Black Eyed Peas & Maluma, Dan + Shay, Offset, Shawn Mendes, the Bethune-Cookman University Marching Band, Young Poets’ Voices, and Norah, Yarah and Rosa
Produced by Live Nation, Global Citizen and Live Animals
Co-Produced by Ryan Piers Williams, Chris Stadler, Rick Yorn, AK Worldwide, Harness, Simpson Street and Sunshine Sachs
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Aiming to accelerate momentum for voter participation just one week before the general election, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate has teamed up with Global Citizen to launch jointly an original-composition music video highlighting the power and importance of voting.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Appearances by Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Cobie Smulders, Coldplay, Condoleezza Rice, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Gov. John Kasich, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Shaquille O'Neal, Tan France, Wilmer Valderrama and More
Performances by Alicia Keys, Dan + Shay, Offset, Shawn Mendes and More
Produced by Live Nation, Global Citizen and Live Animals
Co-Produced by Ryan Piers Williams, Chris Stadler, Rick Yorn, AK Worldwide, Harness, Simpson Street and Sunshine Sachs
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Companies and Organizations Commit Support to Just Vote Campaign Pledging to Give Employees Time Off to Vote, Effort to Encourage Staff to Participate in Civic Volunteer Opportunities in Their Communities
Participating Organizations Include Cisco, Procter & Gamble, Verizon and The Wallace Global Fund
Just Vote, a Non-Partisan, Get Out the Vote Campaign Led by Global Citizen and HeadCount, Launched to Mobilize Support from Artists, Influencers, Media, Corporations and Nonprofits to Give Young Americans the Tools They Need to Vote
September 24, 2020
Working in Tandem with the Just Vote Campaign, Young American Gamers and Esports Fans, will be Inspired to and Rewarded for Participating in Civic Activities
September 15, 2020
Additional Artists and Influencers Participating in Non-Partisan Civic Engagement Campaign Include: Bob Weir, Dave Matthews, Donna Karan, Dove Cameron, Gavin Rossdale, Kaia Gerber, Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, Lenny Kravitz, Madison Beer, Meghan Trainor, Prince Royce, Shawn Mendes and More
Just Vote Supporters Join Previously Announced Artists Billie Eilish, Billy Porter, DJ Khaled, FINNEAS, Julianne Hough, Loren Gray, Nicky Jam, Quavo, Taylor Swift and Usher
Non-Partisan Effort Aims to Engage One Million Voters and Get 50,000 Young People Registered Before November’s Election
September 9, 2020
An enhanced score that measures the generosity of the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans, inspired by and produced with support from Global Citizen, now counts grants that billionaires put towards actual charitable uses, rather than money parked in their charitable foundations.
September 8, 2020
Artists Participating in Non-Partisan Civic Engagement Campaign Include Billie Eilish, Billy Porter, DJ Khaled, FINNEAS, Julianne Hough, Loren Gray, Nicky Jam, Quavo, Taylor Swift, Usher and More
‘Just Vote’ Campaign Aims to Engage One Million Voters and Get 50,000 Young People Registered Before November’s Election
September 4, 2020
Climate Week NYC is teaming up with Global Citizen for the second year to promote youth-led and grassroots climate action. Global Citizen is the Youth, Public Mobilization and Justice program partner for Climate Week NYC, where they will engage citizens to create systemic change through collective action.
September 3, 2020
International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have partnered to create the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a fund for Nigerians by Nigerians to combat the devastating effects brought on the people of Nigeria by COVID-19 and its associated restrictions.
August 25, 2020
International advocacy organisation Global Citizen today announced the appointment of Hon. Mary Wooldridge as Chair of its Australian Board of Directors, and recent appointments of Directors, Professor Linda Kristjanson AO and Natasha Stott Despoja AO.
August 17, 2020
Award Celebrates Youth Leader Accelerating Global Problem Solving and Contributing to the Goal of Eradicating Extreme Poverty by 2030
August 13, 2020
Nonpartisan Partnership Aims To Engage One Million Voters and Get 50,000 Young People Registered Before November’s Election
August 11, 2020
Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, Founder and CEO of ColdHubs, Recognized as Waislitz Global Citizen Disruptor Award Winner
Farhad Wajdi, Founder and Executive Director of Ebtakar Inspiring Entrepreneurs of Afghanistan Organization, Recognized as Waislitz Global Citizen Choice Award Winner
Muzalema Mwanza, Founder and CEO of Safe Motherhood Alliance, Recognized as Waislitz Global Citizen COVID-19 Response Award Winner
August 10, 2020
Global Aid for Lebanon’ Kicks off with a $250,000 Donation from Sal & Rima Slaiby and Will Support the Lebanese Red Cross, United Nations World Food Programme and Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon
Global Citizens Urged to Donate, Support and Take Action on Behalf of the ‘Global Aid for Lebanon’ Campaign and Step up as a Global Community to Support the Lebanese People
August 6, 2020
World Mask Week (August 7-14) launched to encourage more people to do their part by wearing a mask in public.
July 30, 2020
Clean Bandit join forces with Global Citizen for all-day virtual festival helping to drive impact for alleviating global hunger.
Live stream available on the band’s YouTube channel at midday (BST), Saturday 8th august set times to follow week of festival
July 29, 2020
The Global Citizen Fellowship Program Powered by BeyGOOD offers 10 paid, year-long placements in South Africa annually.
June 29, 2020
Pharrell Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, Kenya Barris, Van Jones, international advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the global CEO advisory firm Teneo, today announced the launch of THE JUNETEENTH PLEDGE, a global effort to rally the private sector to ensure that Juneteenth becomes a paid holiday in the United States.
June 27, 2020
$1.5 Billion to Address Both the Health-Related Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic as well as the Broader Effects of the Pandemic on Those Living In Poverty; $5.4 Billion in Loans and Guarantees Committed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank to Support the World’s Most Fragile Economies; 250 Million Vaccine Doses to be Made Available to the World's Poorest Countries
June 26, 2020
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert Broadcast Special to Premiere TOMORROW, Saturday, June 27, 2020 Following Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Summit
June 22, 2020
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert Broadcast Special to Air Saturday, June 27, 2020 Following Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Summit
May 28, 2020
Global Citizen and the European Commission Announce ‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future’ A Campaign to Make Covid-19 Tests, Treatments and Vaccines Available For Everyone, Everywhere Who Needs Them
May 28, 2020
Global Leaders from 15 Countries Around the World Join Chris Rock, Coldplay, Hugh Jackman, Idris & Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Shakira and More in an Effort to Galvanise Governments, Corporations and Philanthropists to Pledge the Funds Needed to Bring an End to the COVID-19 Era
May 27, 2020
Global Broadcast and Digital Event Achieves Record Titles for Impressive Number of Musical Acts and Funds Raised to Aid COVID-19 Relief Efforts
May 18, 2020
Blockbuster Collaborations Featuring: Ruben Blades, Camila, Camilo, Pedro Capó, Coti, Dilsinho, El Cigala, Farruko, Fonseca, Kany García, Leonel García, Gente De Zona, Leslie Grace, Nicky Jam, Lali, Ara Malikian, Dani Martín, Mau y Ricky, Prince Royce, Rauw Alejandro, Reik, Río Roma, Carlos Rivera, Ivete Sangalo, Thalía, Angela Torres, Diego Torres, Manuel Turizo, Jorge Villamizar (Bacilos) and Carlos Vives
May 14, 2020
The fund is looking to raise $50 million for the country’s coronavirus relief efforts.
Apr 29, 2020
Glocalities and Global Citizen Release Survey Results Demonstrating the Large Support for Billionaires to Use Their Wealth to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Apr 23, 2020
Global Broadcast Special in Support of Healthcare Workers in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic Saw Viewers Tune in From 175 Countries
Apr 21, 2020
The 79-Song Album Features Performances from the Historic One World: Together At Home Online and Broadcast Special Event
Apr 20, 2020
Commitments from Philanthropists and Corporate Partners Will Benefit the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO), Powered by the UN Foundation, Along with Local and Regional Charities
Apr 14, 2020
International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced an expanded list of artists that will appear in the One World: Together At Home global broadcast special, being held in support of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic being led by the World Health Organization.
Apr 6, 2020
International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization today announced the One World: Together At Home -- a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.