Global Citizen NOW Conference Advocates for Major Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa
The conference highlights the need for increased support in education and healthcare to combat poverty and empower the youth.
- Global Citizen NOW seeks up to $6 billion for economic development and $600 million for a U.N. fund for education in crises.
- The conference leverages celebrity influence, featuring Hugh Jackman and Michelle Yeoh, to draw attention to these causes.
- Speakers emphasize the untapped potential of Africa's youth, with 60% of the population under 25.
- The event also focuses on engaging Gen Z through new platforms like gaming and social media.
- Future plans include an economic summit in Ivory Coast to further boost foreign aid and development.
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