Hugh Evans

Hugh Evans (born 1981) is a Welsh social entrepreneur, activist, and founder of the Global Citizen platform, a major international advocacy and development organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Evans created Global Citizen to mobilize global citizens around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through education, advocacy, and action. The platform organizes annual Global Citizen Festivals in major cities worldwide, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants and raising awareness and funds for various global causes. Evans's work has made him an influential voice in global development discourse and youth activism. He has been recognized as one of the world's leading social entrepreneurs and advocates for international cooperation on global challenges. Through Global Citizen, Evans has influenced millions of people to engage with development issues and social justice causes. His approach emphasizes grassroots activism combined with engagement with world leaders and institutions. Evans's educational background and early involvement with Invisible Children helped shape his commitment to advocacy and social change. His influence on contemporary activism and global development has made him a significant figure in 21st-century social movements.