Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award. This prestigious award, established by Cisco and Global Citizen, is designed to recognize youth leaders who are positively impacting the world and demonstrating the power of young people to help achieve the UN Global Goals. It aims to accelerate global problem-solving efforts and highlights the contributions of individuals using technology for social good to tackle issues such as poverty alleviation, social inequality, and promote economic development.

The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has made a meaningful contribution to social impact. The award includes a US$250,000 prize paid to the organization to which the individual contributes. This award will help further their work in areas such as education, health, and sustainable development, aligning with the UN Global Goals and contributing to the transformation of global communities.