At the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park, MetLife, a leading provider of insurance and employee benefits, announced a major three-year partnership with Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty.
The collaboration leverages MetLife’s expertise in financial security, resources access, and community resilience to address urgent global challenges. As a major partner, MetLife will provide financial support, employee volunteerism, and global reach to drive initiatives in education and economic empowerment.
In addition, the MetLife Foundation committed $9 million as a founding donor of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and sport for children worldwide. Education has long been a core focus for MetLife Foundation, spanning financial literacy, STEM learning, mentoring, and skills training to prepare students for future opportunities.
“At MetLife, we believe in being there for people and communities in the moments that matter, guided by our purpose of building more confident futures for all,” said Michel Khalaf, president and CEO of MetLife. “Our partnership with Global Citizen will drive positive change by promoting financial health, advancing educational opportunities, and fostering strong communities.”
MetLife’s involvement will also extend to supporting Global Citizen campaigns globally, including the annual Global Citizen Festival and the Global Citizen NOW action summits, bringing together artists, advocates, and world leaders to tackle pressing social challenges.
Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen, added, “This new partnership between MetLife, MetLife Foundation, and Global Citizen will be instrumental in growing our impact and serve as a critical catalyst in our shared vision to accelerate progress toward a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Through this collaboration, MetLife underscores a growing trend among corporations to align employee engagement, CSR initiatives, and community impact with broader social missions—showing how financial services firms can contribute meaningfully beyond their core offerings.
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