Global Citizen, in partnership with global CEO advisory firm Teneo, announced a year-long campaign Thursday (Sept. 26) entitled Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream, which intends to get international efforts back on track to end extreme poverty, tackle climate chance and reduce income inequality by 2030.
As part of the ambitious campaign, there will be a 10-hour broadcast on Sept. 26, 2020, spanning five continents, with simultaneous events planned for Central Park in New York and Lagos, Nigeria, as well as not-yet-announced cities in Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Many longtime Global Citizen supporters are committed to Global Goal Live: Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, D’banj, Eddie Vedder, EXO, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Lizzo, Metallica, Miley Cyrus, Muse, Ozuna, Ozzy Osbourne, Pharrell Williams, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shawn Mendes, Tiwa Savage, Usher and others to be announced. Hosts include Deborra-lee Furness & Hugh Jackman, Idris Elba, Jill Vedder, Rachel Brosnahan, Trevor Noah, Uzo Aduba and more to be added over the next few months.