Global Citizen is thrilled to announce the recipients of the esteemed 2025 Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award!
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 is Esther 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 are:
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 contributions!
