Global Citizen is a global NGO with the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. It mobilizes people for social change through campaigns, events, and initiatives on issues such as women's rights, health, and environmental protection. Committed supporters can take action and make positive changes.
Global Citizen, known by its original name Global Poverty Project, is a New York-based, globally active non-governmental organization (NGO) with the central goal of ending extreme poverty in the world by 2030 and creating a sustainable, just world for all[2][3][4].
Global Citizen is a global platform that mobilizes people worldwide to respond to social, global, and economic challenges. The organization offers a variety of action opportunities, including:
Global Citizen focuses on several key areas to support the Millennium Development Goals and the subsequent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. These areas include:
Since its founding in 2008, Global Citizen has achieved significant successes. Through the organization's activities, more than 41.4 billion US dollars have been mobilized from politics, business, and philanthropy for various social and economic issues. These commitments have positively impacted the lives of over 1.1 billion people[2][4].
Global Citizen is supported by millions of advocates worldwide who inform themselves on the platform, take action, and raise their voices for a just world. The organization provides an easy way to get involved without much effort by sharing articles, signing petitions, or participating in social media actions. As a thank you for their engagement, supporters can earn points and redeem them for rewards like concert tickets or vouchers[2][3][4].
Global Citizen embodies the spirit of cosmopolitan engagement and demonstrates that collective actions and the collaboration of individuals, organizations, and political decision-makers can indeed bring about significant change.
