Enjoy this slideshow of images from our events! March 15-17 2024 Poetry, open mic, artwork, storytelling, community showcase and a fun festival with smores and stories!
Kelowna, BC. February 22nd, 2024
Youth, mentors, judges and the community gathered on February 22 for the Sustainable Development Challenge Finale in Kelowna. 6 student teams presented their pitches for community and international projects to address the Global Goals and make their world a better place.
Hundreds attended the Arts for Social Change exhibition of student artwork, and enjoyed original dance performances by young people to express their support for global change. Thank you to the sponsors, especially Interior Savings, and the large group of volunteers that make this event happen every year. For details, check sustainabledevelopmentchallenge.com.
In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals (officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs). These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of clean water and sustainable communities. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone.
GLOBAL CITIZEN EVENTS celebrates the efforts of individuals and groups in our community working toward these goals.
Founded by local community leaders in 2003, Global Citizen Events is an annual initiative that promotes the UN Sustainable Development Goals and celebrates the impact Okanagan citizens have in global and local humanitarian efforts
Our mission is to: Entertain, Educate and Inspire to Action
Events are done in partnership with various locally-based organizations and involve 500+ volunteers and 5000+ participants. Each event targets a specific age group or particular focus to encourage social responsibility and to inspire positive change by thinking globally and acting locally.
