By #KHOBBY_WRITES

The countdown has officially begun for the Global Citizen NOW 2025 Action Summit, which will take place on April 30 at Spring Studios in New York City. This influential summit is expected to gather world leaders, celebrities, business innovators, and youth change-makers for one shared goal: to address extreme poverty and promote equality worldwide.

Themed around real-time action and lasting impact, this year’s summit will provide a platform for powerful discussions, bold commitments, and meaningful collaborations. The summit builds on the momentum of past events, pushing for practical solutions to global challenges such as climate change, gender inequality, education, and economic exclusion.

Prominent figures scheduled to speak include Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; Bill Nye, acclaimed science educator and Global Citizen Ambassador; and Laverne Cox, renowned actress and LGBTQ+ advocate. Their contributions are expected to inspire a new wave of commitment and accountability from global institutions.

The event will also feature a headline performance from award-winning musician James Blake. Known for his deep, emotionally charged music, Blake’s performance aims to remind attendees of the urgency and hope that underpins the mission of Global Citizen.

In addition to keynote speeches and performances, the summit will recognize youth leadership through the Cisco Youth Leadership Award and the Global Citizen Prize. These honors will celebrate five young individuals whose innovative work is creating tangible change in their communities. The awards will be presented by actress and digital creator Liza Koshy.

The Global Citizen NOW Summit is not just another conference; it is a rallying call to mobilize resources and deliver on the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Organizers aim to hold leaders and corporations accountable while empowering the next generation to take ownership of global solutions.

As the event draws nearer, the world will be watching to see what bold steps are taken. Global Citizen NOW 2025 represents an urgent push toward a more inclusive and sustainable future — where action, not just promises, drives change.