Act Now: Apply for Funding, Join Global Citizen in Johannesburg, and Catch Up on Amazon Impact

Apply for Global Citizen awards and education fund grants, and register for GC NOW: Johannesburg. Plus, a quick recap of what was achieved together in…

Nov 10 • 

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October 2025

Applications Open for FIFA GC Education Fund | Tune in this Weekend for Amazônia

This Saturday will see the culmination of an effort to secure a billion-dollars to protect the Amazon, plus apply now for grants from the FIFA GC…

Oct 28 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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Hope in Action: What the UN’s 80th and Global Citizen Festival Taught Us

As world leaders gathered for the UN’s 80th anniversary, global citizens took 4.3 million actions in Central Park — showing that when governments…

Oct 2 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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September 2025

Climate Week NYC Events, Global Citizen Festival Livestream, and Signs of a New Impact Economy

What to watch, where to show up, and why the future of impact is being shaped right now — from NYC to the Amazon.

Sep 22 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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What’s Next: NYC Events, Festival Additions & Global Citizen in Singapore

New names are joining the Global Citizen Festival lineup, Impact Sessions are returning to NYC on the 24th, and GC is taking its first step into…

Sep 6 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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August 2025

Closing Out a Summer of Impact: What We Achieved—and What’s Next

It’s been a whirlwind summer: from announcing the 2025 Global Citizen Festival to spotlighting entrepreneurs around the world.

Aug 25 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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June 2025

$9B to Save 8 Million Lives | Sevilla Summit Begins | New Small Biz Awards with PayPal

I'm reporting from Seville as we prepare for Global Citizen NOW—and celebrate $9 billion raised to help save the lives of 8 millio through vaccines…

Jun 28 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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A New Halftime Show, Health Wins & What’s Ahead: A Birthday Dispatch

A new halftime show, health wins, and what’s next for aid, industry, and impact, plus a quiet ask: if you’re wondering about birthday gifts, consider…

Jun 9 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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May 2025

Global Citizen Awards, Prizes & Competitions NOW OPEN—Plus What to Read, Watch & Do

Check out these awards, prizes, and competitions now open for applications—plus standout reads and upcoming virtual events.

May 28 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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Dublin Book Launch, Global Citizen NOW Highlights & Amazonia Festival Lineup

This week, I'm in Ireland for the launch of From Ideas to Impact at Windmill Lane Studios, where we’ll explore how AI is reshaping music, creativity…

May 13 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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April 2025

Global Citizen NOW Approaches | Lessons from Pope Francis | What Citizens Are Saying About Aid

With Global Citizen NOW just days away, this week's newsletter honors Pope Francis' legacy and highlights Global Citizen attitudes in Africa to recent…

Apr 27 • 

Michael Sheldrick

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Mark Your Calendars: Global Citizen Festival, Upcoming Events & How to Build Resilience in an Age of Apathy

A look at what’s ahead—from the return of the Global Citizen Festival to upcoming events. Plus, reflections on resilience, the fight against apathy, and…

Apr 11 • 

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