New York will be the venue for the Global Citizen NOW summit on May 1 and 2, where a diverse group of political, business, and philanthropic leaders will gather. Among them are Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. The summit aims to address issues of food insecurity, climate change, and public health associated with extreme poverty, seeking support for workable solutions.
The nonprofit’s CEO, Hugh Evans, emphasized the urgency of action to end extreme poverty, stating that the world is at a critical juncture on various issues. Joining him will be actors Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson, along with representatives from companies like Cisco, Citi, Delta