Young African leaders gather at a conference to discuss investment opportunities in Africa’s youth.
This year’s Global Citizen NOW conference placed a spotlight on the importance of long-term investments in Africa’s burgeoning youth population and the necessity of supporting young changemakers globally. The conference, which aimed to channel resources toward fighting poverty, emphasized the crucial role of political, business, and philanthropic leaders in backing education and healthcare in the least-developed nations. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans stressed the significance of addressing these issues amidst the current turbulent international landscape. Major appeals during the conference included requests for up to $6 billion for economic development in Africa and $600 million for a United Nations-led initiative supporting education during emergencies.