Global Citizen | 9.26. 2026

● Summary

- The 2026 Global Citizen Festival, scheduled for September 26 in New York City's Central Park, was cancelled for the first time in its history due to a forecast nor'easter.

- However, more than $1 billion in commitments were announced during the campaign, with an estimated 7.5 million people expected to benefit.

The 2026 Global Citizen Festival, scheduled to take place on September 26 in New York City's Central Park, was cancelled for the first time in its history following forecasts of severe weather. The decision was made in consultation with the City of New York and NYC Parks. Nevertheless, Global Citizen stated that the campaign's achievements would remain intact.

According to Global Citizen, citizens took 3.5 million actions in support of education, smallholder farmers, and clean energy during the six-week campaign. More than $1 billion in commitments were announced, including at the 'Global Citizen NOW: Impact Sessions' held on September 23 alongside United Nations General Assembly Week and New York Climate Week.

Major commitments included €96 million from Ireland to tackle child malnutrition between 2026 and 2030; approximately €710 million from the European Commission for migration, health, and humanitarian assistance; a $150 million partnership between the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Mandala Capital to support agricultural adaptation in Southeast Asia; and C$60 million from Canada for the Education Cannot Wait fund.

In addition, the Rotary Foundation pledged $6 million to help 500,000 students stay in school, while We Care Solar set a goal of improving electricity access at 10,000 maternal and child healthcare facilities. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Ford Foundation were also among those making commitments.

Global Citizen stated that these commitments would help 2 million children remain in school and benefit 7.5 million people, including smallholder farmers, women, young people, and Indigenous communities.

※ Hugh Evans is the laureate of the 6th Sunhak Peace Prize.

If you would like to learn more about his achievements in promoting peace, please click the link below for detailed information.

→ http://sunhakpeaceprize.org/en/laureates/laureates_view.php?idx=971