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Global Citizen is thrilled to announce the recipients of the esteemed 2025
Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award!
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Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged
18-30 who has contributed meaningfully to global problem-solving. This year’s
recipient isEsther Kimani, CEO & Founder of Farmer Lifeline Technologies.
Esther is a Kenyan innovator with a degree in Computer Science, who is
transforming the agricultural landscape in Kenya through AI-driven solutions.
Esther will join fellow award winners at Global Citizen NOW in New York, and
will also receive a $250,000 grant to enable Farmer Lifeline Technologies's
continued growth.



“At Cisco, putting Purpose into practice means we often see the unlock that
technology can bring to communities. Esther's agritech solutions are making big
strides in eradicating world hunger, with a ripple effect that is positively
impacting thousands across Kenya. Farmer Lifeline Technologies brings
innovation into some of the most foundational parts of our communities, and we
at Cisco are proud to help Esther in her vision for a sustainable future.”

— Fran Katsoudas, EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer



In addition, the Global Citizen Prize 2025 awardees
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Valeriia Rachynska,

Director of Human Rights, Gender and Community Development, from Ukraine



Taily Terena, Anthropologist, Earth and Climate Defender,

Institute of Indigenous Memory and Science, from Brazil



Omowumi Ogunrotimi,

Founder & Executive Lead, Gender Mobile Initiative, from Nigeria



Lydia Kekeli Amenyaglo, Creative Director, Ghana Food Movement, from Ghana



These young changemakers will be celebrated at Global Citizen NOW: New York
on April 30, 2025. With Co-chairs Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of
Spain; Hugh Jackman, Global Citizen Ambassador; Alicia Tillman, Chief Marketing
Officer, Delta Air Lines and more.Global Citizen NOW will explore how we can
create immediate and lasting impact for the next generation through education
and sustainability.



Join us in celebrating these young rising heroes and their impactful
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