The global food system has a lot of problems. Powerful companies dominate the market — from seeds to supermarkets — and dictate what farmers grow, how much they're paid, and what consumers eat.
Mark your calendars — Global Citizen NOW is almost here. The two-day summit is back for a third year to rally the fight to end extreme poverty. On May 1 and 2, leaders in public policy, business, entertainment, and philanthropy will gather…
In the realm of humanitarian work, Sophie Healy-Thow is a force for change and innovation — particularly where nutrition is involved. As the founder of youth-led campaign Act4Food, her aim has been to put food security at the top of every…
After Lydia Charles Moyo quit her job in 2019 to work full-time on Her Initiative — which goes by the same name — it was hard. “We wanted to close down and go home for the first few years. There was no money. I had sold my car. I had used…
It has been found in Arctic sea ice, one of the most remote and inhospitable places on the planet; at the bottom of the world’s deepest ocean trench, at thirty-six thousand feet below sea level. It’s present in the water that comes out of…
Pacific Islands, such as Fiji, face numerous challenges due to climate change despite contributing less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions. These challenges include extreme weather events such as floods and cyclones, sinking…
The Global Gamers Challenge has brought together people from all over the world with a shared goal: to harness the power of gaming for global change with Flutter. As the competition reaches its climax, we are excited to reveal the top 20…
The Global Gamers Challenge has brought together people from all over the world with a shared goal: to harness the power of gaming for global change with Flutter. As the competition reaches its climax, we are excited to reveal the top 20…
The UK government has been caught trying to pass off aid that it sends to war-torn and poor countries such as Afghanistan, Yemen, and Somalia as “climate finance,” even though these projects have nothing to do with climate action
A growing awareness of — and anxiety over — the plastic pollution crisis has prompted many attempts at solutions: educational campaigns, global movements, bans and phase-outs (of bottles, bags and straws), and the rise of new products like…
The world’s biggest issues are getting more and more urgent by the day, and we need leaders to step up and prevent the worst from happening. With just six years until the UN’s 2030 deadline to achieve the Global Goals aimed at ending…
Fossil fuel plastic (that’s most plastic by the way) is everywhere: hospitals, schools, supermarkets, homes, computers, phones, appliances, and more. It’s versatile, cheap, and durable — and it’s led to innovation in everything from…
In today's world, where issues like food insecurity, gender inequity, and climate change abound, it's hard to know if you're doing enough to make a change. But amidst these challenges, there are remarkable individuals dedicating themselves…
Water is one of the most vital resources the world has, and as the climate crisis slowly sips the earth dry of the finite resource, out-of-the-box innovations are the key to making sure those in need continue to have access to it.
Does the term “child marriage” conjure images of young brides in Bangladesh or Uganda? That would be understandable, as those are among the countries with the world’s highest rates of under-18 marriages among girls — 51% and 34%,…
As we solemnly mark the 30th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, our hearts ache with the weight of the atrocities endured by this resilient nation. It stands as a stark reminder of one of humanity's darkest moments,…
For the first time in a generation we are seeing an increase of extreme poverty as a result of major world challenges like economic instability, rising inflation, the climate emergency, pandemic recovery and conflicts all over the world.…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that at least 1.5 million girls under 18 are married off in India, and that nearly 16% of adolescent girls aged 15 - 19 in the country are currently married.
Fraidy Reiss is the founder/executive director of the survivor-led nonprofit Unchained at Last, which is dedicated to ending child and forced marriage in the US, which is shockingly still legal in 39 states. But, recently more states have…
Global Citizen NOW, the influential summit dedicated to ending extreme poverty, is making its return to New York City for its third consecutive year on May 1 and 2. This year’s event promises to be a powerhouse gathering, featuring an…
In honour of Women's History Month this year, Verizon, in partnership with Global Citizen, spotlighted extraordinary women – from historic leaders to personal connections – who inspire change. Chosen by women leaders, these names represent…
For four years, up until December 2023, Feda Baeza (Buenos Aires, 1978) was the director of Palais de Glace, Argentina’s Palace of the Arts — a government-run exhibition space and arts institute housed in a former ice rink that awards…
Indigenous communities of varying sizes, regions, and cultural traditions are under attack. Faced with displacement from ancestral lands, loss of cultural traditions, and structural racism and discrimination, these groups often face…
On March 27, 2014, India was officially certified polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Thanks to an aggressive and adaptable vaccination campaign that lasted years and reached every corner of the massive country, millions of…
We need water. Not just in the sense that we need it to quench our thirst or wash our laundry – those things are important, of course, but more than anything, we need water to survive.
In a world where global challenges feel overwhelming, let’s redirect our energy towards taking meaningful action, step by step. Together with Aéropostale and Global Citizen, dive into the ultimate guide to activism.