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Held in Central Park, New York City, the Global Citizen Festival 2025 brought together tens of thousands of attendees and millions of viewers worldwide for a night of music, activism, and bold commitments to global change.
🎤 Star-Studded Lineup
The event featured electrifying performances from:
Shakira, who opened with a multilingual set celebrating Latin American resilience
Cardi B, delivering a politically charged medley that called for climate justice
ROSÉ of BLACKPINK, whose solo performance highlighted gender equity and youth empowerment
Other surprise guests included Coldplay, Burna Boy, and Billie Eilish, each tying their sets to specific causes.
🌱 Major Pledges and Impact
Global leaders and corporate partners announced new initiatives, including:
$1.2 billion in funding to fight extreme poverty and hunger in sub-Saharan Africa
A $500 million Amazon Rainforest protection fund, backed by Brazil, Norway, and private donors
Expansion of clean energy access to 50 million people across developing nations by 2030
UN officials praised the festival for turning cultural influence into measurable action, calling it “a model for 21st-century diplomacy.”
📣 Youth Voices and Activist Spotlights
The stage also featured young activists from Kenya, India, and Colombia, who shared stories of grassroots change. One standout was Aisha Mwangi, a 17-year-old climate advocate from Nairobi, who received a standing ovation after her speech on water justice.