Global Citizen

Superstar Shakira visited Quibdó in western Colombia after a devastating earthquake struck the region, which damaged many educational sites. She committed to helping build at least 10 new schools in the hard-hit area of Chocó. The initiative will be managed by her foundation (Fundación Pies Descalzos) in collaboration with Howard G. Buffett's foundation and supported by pledges from Global Citizen and Live Nation.

Superstar Shakira visited Quibdó, Colombia, following a devastating earthquake that affected educational sites across western Colombia. She committed to helping build at least 10 new schools in the hard-hit region. The project will be a collaboration between her Fundación Pies Descalzos and The Howard G. Buffett foundation, supplemented by pledges from Global Citizen and Live Nation.

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will headline the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, an annual gathering that pressures world leaders to fund antipoverty initiatives after the United Nations General Assembly. The festival aims to mobilize $100 million for education and food security, and $1.5 billion to expand clean energy in the Indo-Pacific region. Hugh Evans hopes the event will strengthen outstanding commitments from participating countries.

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen Festival in New York, where the event pressures world leaders regarding antipoverty initiatives. The festival seeks to mobilize funds for critical areas such as education, food security, and expanding clean energy across the Indo-Pacific region. Organizers specifically call on countries including Spain, Norway, Ireland, Kenya, Japan, Denmark, and Australia to bolster their development commitments.

Former EU leaders urge increased funding for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) to address global challenges like supply chain disruptions, health threats, and security. They advocate for a €200 billion Global Europe budget and at least €60 billion in annual own resources to strengthen partnerships and ensure European competitiveness.