Past Events
Our Goalkeepers events take place around the globe. These events are an opportunity to celebrate progress toward the Global Goals, hear from world leaders and local advocates, and take stock of the work we still need to do. To learn more, you can explore the highlights, featured speakers, and award winners from our past events.
Goalkeepers 2024
September 23, 2024 | New York City
In 2024, Goalkeepers gathered to discuss the world’s worst health crisis for children: malnutrition. New and emerging leaders shared strategies for how to address this crisis in the face of climate change. Through solutions like micronutrients, global health funding, and increased access to nutrient rich crops, the world can help to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential.
2024 NYC Event Highlight Gallery
2024 Award Winners
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Global Goalkeeper Award
Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed
Champion
Ladidi Kuluwa Bako-Aiyegbusi,mni
Champion
Secretary Lilian dos Santos Rahal
Champion
Beza Beshah Haile
Champion
Dr. Zahra Hoodbhoy
Champion
Dr. Nancy Krebs
Champion
Dr. Jemimah Njuki
Champion
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana
Champion
Dr. Bhavani Shankar
Champion
Ratan N. Tata
Champion
Goalkeepers 2023
September 19-20, 2023 | New York City
In 2023, Goalkeepers brought urgent attention to the stalling progress of maternal and child health. From women’s economic power to low-cost health innovations, these solutions can save the lives of millions of mothers and children each year.
2023 NYC Event Highlight Gallery
2023 Award Winners
Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio
Global Goalkeeper Award
President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bono
Voice Award
Eden Tadesse
The Farmlink Project
Campaign Award
Ashu Martha Agbornyenty
Changemaker Award
Goalkeepers 2022
September 20-21 | New York City
After a two-year hiatus, Goalkeepers returned to the stage right as the world reached the halfway mark towards the 17 Global Goals. To address large setbacks in food security and gender equality, Goalkeepers discussed ways to change their approach through women’s economic power and investments in agriculture.
2022 NYC Event Highlight Gallery
2022 Award Winners
Ursula von der Leyen
Global Goalkeeper Award
Dr. Radhika Batra
Progress Award
Vanessa Nakate
Campaign Award
Zahra Joya
Changemaker Award
Goalkeepers 2021
In the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Goalkeepers were unable to come together in person. In lieu of the event, we explored virtual platforms to connect with the community and the world at large. These discussions highlighted global innovative breakthroughs that emerged despite the challenges of the previous year.
2021 Award Winners
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Global Goalkeeper Award
Jenifer Colpas
Progress Award
Fairooz Faizah Beether
Changemaker Award
Satta Sheriff
Campaign Award
Goalkeepers 2020
In light of the pandemic, 2020 marked the first year that Goalkeepers were unable to host their annual event. It was also the first year that progress toward the Global Goals regressed. Through video content and the annual report, Goalkeepers advocated for equitable and global solutions to help get the world back on track.
2020 Award Winners
Hauwa Ojeifo
Changemaker Award
MASH Project Foundation
Campaign Award
Bonita Sharma
Progress Award
Dr. John Nkengasong
Global Goalkeeper Award
Goalkeepers 2019
September 24–25, 2019 | New York City
The third annual Goalkeepers event engaged speakers around the world to fight global inequality. Together, the Goalkeepers community explored how gender inequality, bias, and geography play an unfair role in your ability to achieve a healthy and productive life.
2019 NYC Event Highlight Gallery
2019 Award Winners
Payal Jangid
Changemaker Award
Aya Chebbi
Campaign Award
Gregory Rockson
Progress Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Global Goalkeeper Award
Goalkeepers 2018
September 25–26 | New York City
At its second annual gathering, the Goalkeepers event posed a bold question: is poverty inevitable? The answer is no. The event spotlighted how young leaders of the Goalkeepers community are catalysts for the future, while the children of today will be the ones to help the world reach the Global Goals.
2018 NYC Event Highlight Gallery
2018 Award Winners
Dysmus Kisilu, Kenya
Progress Award
Amika George, United Kingdom
Campaign Award
Nadia Murad, Iraq
Changemaker Award
Cornelia Röper, Germany
Changemaker Award
Natalie Robi Tingo, Kenya
Changemaker Award
Goalkeepers 2017
September 19–20, 2017 | New York City
The first annual Goalkeepers event focused on inspiring innovation in key areas such as global health, women’s movements, education, and technology. Speakers from around the world shared stories of bold leadership and innovative solutions driving progress on the Global Goals.
2017 Award Winners
Laura Ulloa, Colombia
Young Goalkeeper Award
Felix Manyogote, Tanzania
Leave No-One Behind Award
Marieme Jamme, Senegal/UK
Innovation Award
Bernard Coubaily, Mali
Healthy Not Hungry Award
Ria Sharma, New Delhi
Leadership Award
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Global Goalkeeper Award