Africazine:
Nomzamo Mbatha is leveraging her platform to spotlight critical African issues at Global Citizen events.
During the United Nations General Assembly week in New York, Mbatha emphasized education, energy, and investment priorities for Africa. The Global Citizen NOW: Impact Sessions on September 23 resulted in commitments that could support 2 million children in education and reported 8.8 million in total financial commitments.
Mbatha’s Role in Global Citizen Events
Nomzamo Mbatha, a prominent South African actress and humanitarian, hosted the Global Citizen NOW: Impact Sessions. This event gathered diverse stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, and cultural figures, to discuss actionable commitments for Africa. The focus was on translating international pledges into tangible outcomes.
Among the commitments made, support for 2 million children to access education was highlighted, alongside initiatives impacting 7.5 million people, particularly smallholder farmers, women, young people, and Indigenous communities.
South Africa: Key figures on financial commitments
- 8.8 million in total financial commitments
- 2 million children supported for education
- 7.5 million people impacted across various initiatives
Upcoming Global Citizen Summit in Johannesburg
The Global Citizen NOW summit is set to take place in Johannesburg on November 21, marking the first time the event is held in Africa. This summit will focus on renewable energy and economic growth, aligning with the Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign. Mbatha is expected to host this significant event, which aims to unite leaders around Africa’s clean-energy future.
- Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg on November 21
- Focus on renewable energy and inclusive growth
- Part of the Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign
Mbatha’s efforts are pivotal in driving African priorities on the global stage.
