Global Citizen NOW Tackles Critical Issues, Bringing Together Prominent Leaders for Solutions Summit

On May 1 and 2, Global Citizen will bring together a diverse group of political, business, and philanthropic leaders in New York for the Global Citizen NOW summit. The event, which will focus on finding workable solutions to tackle issues related to food insecurity, climate change, and public health associated with extreme poverty, will feature notable figures such as Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg and more.

The CEO of Global Citizen, Hugh Evans, emphasized the importance of driving urgent action to end extreme poverty. With the world facing numerous crossroads on various issues, this summit aims to make progress in key areas. Participants include actors Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, Dakota Johnson and representatives from corporations like Cisco, Citi, Delta and PayPal.

Global Citizen NOW will specifically focus on efforts to defeat preventable diseases such as malaria, polio and HPV. The event will also introduce new initiatives to preserve the Amazon Rainforest and increase investments in Africa through the World Bank. The summit seeks to build on momentum generated among Gen Z and millennial leaders at a recent conference in Australia.

In addition to featuring prominent figures from various sectors, the event will highlight the efforts of young advocates through the Global Citizen Prize awards. This will serve as an inspiration for the next generation of change-makers. Coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits related to this summit is supported by a collaboration between the Associated Press and The Conversation US with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. Visit for more AP philanthropy coverage.