Global Citizen NOW Summit Brings Together Leaders to Tackle Critical Issues Associated with Extreme Poverty
On May 1 and 2, Global Citizen will gather a diverse group of political, business, and philanthropic leaders in New York. The summit aims to tackle critical issues such as food insecurity, climate change, and public health associated with extreme poverty. Among the attendees are Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg.
The nonprofit’s CEO, Hugh Evans, emphasized the urgent need for action to end extreme poverty. He stated that the world is at a critical juncture on various issues. In addition to these leaders, actors Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson will participate in the summit alongside representatives from companies like Cisco, Citi, Delta, and PayPal.
The focus of the Global Citizen NOW summit will be on defeating preventable diseases like malaria, polio, and HPV as well as announcing new initiatives to preserve the Amazon Rainforest and increase investments in Africa through the World Bank. The organization also aims to inspire and support the next generation of advocates through the Global Citizen Prize awards. These awards highlight young people making extraordinary efforts to change the world by providing financial assistance for their projects.
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