Photo Flickr: Anthony Quintano
Photo Flickr: Anthony Quintano

We are not a generation of bystanders — We are global citizens

The Great Lawn at Central Park in New York City was a spectacle this weekend. Bringing the message of being a Global Citizen, where we get to take action and join the movement to end extreme poverty, artists across the board of genres joined together for duets and performances…Inspiring millions through music at the Global Citizen Festival.

The festival, hosted by Stephen Colbert, Hugh Jackman and featured speakers from Malala to Michelle Obama — Check out the links here for video of these amazing performances and speeches:

The entire 6 hour show…is right here!

Here’s some favourite performances from the festival — Eddie Vedder with Beyonce – Redemption Song

Ed Sheeran with Chris Martin (Coldplay) – Thinking Out Loud

Coldplay – A Sky Full of Stars

For more videos and inspirational speakers at the Global Citizens Festival — Head to Global Citizen’s YouTube Channel. And really — what can you DO to become a Global Citizen? Get started HERE.

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