A rotating collection of individuals representing a wide spectrum of people who represent the Goalkeepers community.

Goals for All

Progress is possible, but not inevitable. A better world by 2030 is well within our reach
— if we work together.

Goalkeepers 2023

The Goalkeepers event will return to New York City on September 19 and 20 as world leaders gather for the 78th UN General Assembly.


This year, Goalkeepers invites you to see the world as it is today, where progress toward the Global Goals is slow and, in some cases, backwards, and imagine a world with a more hopeful vision for the future.

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2023 Global Goalkeeper Award Winner

The Global Goalkeeper Award celebrates a global leader who has shown their commitment to the Global Goals in their country and globally. Since taking office in 2021, Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio has continued to champion Japan’s leadership in global health and universal health coverage (UHC), strengthening the global architecture for health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience in a post-COVID-19 era by fostering global partnerships.
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Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio

Thinkers  Doers  A global collective

The Goalkeepers

The Goalkeepers are a community of changemakers who are advancing the Global Goals in diverse ways. From grassroots to global, these leaders represent an eclectic range of cultures, professions, and interests.
Who we are
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Are  We  Making  Progress? 

Every year we ask ourselves: Are we making progress? Now more than ever, we are committed to making sure that no one falls behind.
Our mission