January 19, 2018, Newsletter
Global Citizen Stories
These Shoes Let People Ride Public Transit for Free
Adidas’ newest shoes have a year-long pass for Berlin’s eco-friendly public transportation system built right into them – so all riders have to do when asked for a ticket is point to their sneakers.
The Deadly Secret Fishing Companies Are Trying to Hide
Penguins are showing up dead in fishing nets, and the New Zealand government has proof. Warning: Some people might find these photos upsetting.
How Malala Yousafzai Is Saving the World Now
Sure, she’s only a freshman in college, but that’s not stopping Malala from doing everything she can to educate girls around the world – especially in her own hometown.
China Just Built an Air Purifier the Size of a Skyscraper
The 328-foot air purifier is the largest in the world, and it’s making the air a lot easier to breathe for residents of the city of Xian.
Newscaster Delivers Emotional Protest on Live TV
After the rape and murder of a young girl in her country, this newscaster had enough of the violence – so she spoke up.
Join Rihanna and Call on Norway to Fund Education
Rihanna knows the importance of an education for every child. Join her in asking Prime Minister Erna Solberg to increase Norway’s commitment to the Global Partnership for Education.