Hugh Evans: From Inspired Teenager to Global Citizen

Send us Fan MailHugh Evans is the creator force behind the annual Global Citizen Festival in New York, celebrating its tenth year on September 24th.  He's the co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen, an international non profit that has raised millions and inspired millions in the effort to end extreme poverty.  From his childhood in Australia, Evans was eager to learn about the world's poor and how he could help, including life changing trips to the Philippines, India and South Africa.  People are drawn to him: world leaders, celebrities, change agents and everyone who comes into his orbit. His passion is infectious, helping to create and nourish millions of Global Citizens.In the latest episode of "Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin," Hugh discusses the early years, the "Before The Cheering Started" years, including growing up in Australia, learning about extreme poverty, getting mentored on how to effect change, taking his passion for ending extreme poverty to all of Australia and then the whole world.To learn more about Global Citizen visit:  https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices