INTERVIEW - Olivia Wilde and Barbara Burchfield at 2016 Global Citizen Festival In Central Park To End Extreme Poverty B

The Global Citizens Festival, inspired by Babs, combines music and healing to address global issues. Conscious Commerce, a partner, provides conscious merchandise, supporting global job creation and women's education. The festival encourages global citizenship, emphasizing joint effort and commitment to overcome planetary challenges.

What was the initial idea behind the Global Citizens Festival?

• To combine music with healing and raise awareness for global issues

• To host a global competition for musicians

• To promote local artists on a global stage

• To create a music festival for entertainment

What is the role of Conscious Commerce in the Global Citizens Festival?

• To provide security for the festival

• To organize the festival's musical performances

• To manage the festival's social media presence

• To handle the festival's merchandise, ensuring it is ethically produced

How does the merchandise at the festival contribute to global efforts?

• By being sold at a high price to raise funds

• By being produced locally to support small businesses

• By partnering with global organizations to provide jobs and education

• By being made from recycled materials

What does being a global citizen entail according to the video?

• Focusing solely on local community issues

• Understanding and addressing global challenges collectively

• Traveling to different countries frequently

• Donating money to international charities

What is necessary to overcome global challenges as mentioned in the video?

• Individual efforts and personal achievements

• Collective effort, commitment, and awareness

• Government intervention and policies

• Technological advancements and innovations