Global Citizen: A Community That Connects People
Blog post from Stream
Global Citizen is a community-driven platform dedicated to addressing global issues such as social justice, climate change, and extreme poverty, supported by notable figures like Michelle Obama and Bill Gates, along with organizations like the United Nations. Since 2012, it has engaged audiences through the Global Citizen Music Festival, curated by Chris Martin, featuring artists like Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder. The platform focuses on audience development and is expanding into overseas markets with multilingual support, particularly targeting advocacy efforts in South Asia. Matt Webster, Global Citizen's CTO, praised Stream's technology for its ease of implementation and scalability, which has facilitated the organization's ability to deliver impactful activity streams without significant developer investment. Global Citizen's efforts have led to successful initiatives like passing the Water for the World Act and raising $100 million for polio eradication, underscoring the power of a global community working towards sustainable development and peace.