Global Citizen

#GlobalCitizenNOW: Johannesburg, our first-ever summit on the African continent, marked the culmination of the year-long Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign, closing with breakthrough pledges that will help unlock electricity access for over 17.5 million homes and deliver 26.8 gigawatts of clean energy across the continent by 2030. The event united governments, investors, and citizens together to ignite momentum and build a more resilient energy future for the continent. Co-chaired in partnership with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, the 12-month SURA campaign secured pledges that will help with efforts to quadruple Africa’s renewable energy capacity by 2030. Through a series of new, time-bound financial and policy commitments, leaders demonstrated they were ready to kickstart momentum, underscoring the urgent need to act at a moment when the continent’s rapid population growth, unmet energy needs, and escalating climate impacts are intensifying. Read our report to see the full impact from the campaign and the event that brought these commitments together: https://lnkd.in/et9Yb65z

The winners of the Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards — Kunjpreet Arora, Filip Lundin, Zizipho Ntobongwana, Som Ray, and Franco Rodriguez Viau — are inspirational entrepreneurs and small business owners who are driving innovation while strengthening their local economies and communities. We teamed up with PayPal to create this award to recognize small businesses that are driving social and environmental impact, and we had the honor of presenting them with their awards today at #GlobalCitizenNOW: Johannesburg. Join us in celebrating our winners with a round of applause by commenting 👏👏👏 below.

It’s finally here! #GlobalCitizenNOW: Johannesburg kicks off today! Taking place as world leaders gather on the eve of the G20, this landmark event brings together visionary leaders, creators, investors, philanthropists, and grassroots advocates committed to building a fairer, more sustainable future. Throughout the day, we'll dive into the issues that matter most, from strengthening global health and accelerating climate resilience to advancing equality, solidarity, and sustainable progress. This year’s summit also marks a catalytic moment in driving urgent investment in renewable energy and bold, measurable action ahead of the 2025 G20 – the focus of our year-long Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign. Explore the full agenda and see who’s joining us by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/eziTfp9e

Filip Lundin, Founder and CEO of Sopköket, leads a Stockholm-based social enterprise rescuing surplus food, donating thousands of meals, and creating jobs for people from marginalized backgrounds. Since 2015, Sopköket has rescued over 120 tons of food, donated 80,000 meals, and built partnerships with Spotify, PayPal, and the Red Cross  proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. As a recipient of the Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards, Filip received $25,000 to expand his model for circular, inclusive business. SOPKÖKET - för den goda s(m)akens skull

That's a wrap on #GlobalCitizenNOW: Johannesburg! Thank you to all of our wonderful speakers, performers, grassroots activists, and commitment-makers who joined us on stage to drive bold, measurable action for our Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign. Stay tuned as we celebrate the impact we made – together.

Huge news for the continent 🇿🇦 South Africa’s Zizipho Ntobongwana, Founder & CEO of Sheba Feminine Hygiene, has just been named one of the 2025 Global Citizen x PayPal Small Business Impact Award winners securing a $25,000 grant for her groundbreaking work in menstrual health innovation. From eco-friendly pads and menstrual cups to data-light period tracking and youth-focused brands, she’s proving that African entrepreneurs aren’t waiting for solutions they’re building them. This is more than an award. It’s a powerful statement: ✅ African women are leading global innovation ✅ Small businesses are driving real social change ✅ Sustainability and purpose are shaping the future of business Let’s celebrate this win for South Africa, for women and for every entrepreneur building solutions that matter. Read the full story → https://lnkd.in/dHSB_n_z #AfricaRising #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ShebaFeminine #GlobalCitizen #PayPal #SustainableInnovation #MenstrualEquity #ImpactBusinesses #AfricanInnovation