MetLife & Global Citizen Partner to Advance Economic Empowerment & Community Resilience

09/27/2025 – 09:15 PM

MetLife Foundation Commits $9 Million to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

NEW YORK – As the curtain rose on the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, MetLife (MET) announced a significant partnership with Global Citizen, the organization dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty. The three-year alliance will see MetLife become a major partner, leveraging its expansive resources and history in fostering economic security to amplify Global Citizen’s mission.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Michael Roberts and Nuria Garcia speak onstage during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Beyond financial backing, MetLife’s engagement will extend to employee volunteer programs and utilizing its extensive global network to bolster education and economic empowerment initiatives. This multi-faceted approach signifies a strategic commitment to tackling pressing global issues. While the specific financial details of the broader partnership remain undisclosed, its long-term implications could reshape how corporations engage with international development efforts. Experts suggest that this initiative highlights a growing trend of corporations integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their core business strategies, seeking to generate both societal impact and long-term value.

Adding further momentum, the MetLife Foundation has pledged $9 million as a founding donation to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The fund aims for a total of $100 million to promote access to education and sports worldwide. MetLife Foundation has invested heavily in in STEM learning, skills training, and mentorship programs, aligning with future skills needed for the next generation.

“At MetLife, we believe in being there for people and communities in the moments that matter, guided by our clear purpose of building more confident futures for all,” stated Michel Khalaf, Chairman, president and CEO of MetLife. “Our partnership with Global Citizen will drive positive change by promoting financial health, advancing educational opportunities and fostering strong and confident communities. Together with MetLife Foundation, we’re excited to partner with Global Citizen, and this partnership builds on MetLife Foundation’s legacy of more than $1 billion in giving since 1976.”

MetLife will also support Global Citizen’s campaigns, including the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park and the Global Citizen NOW action summits. These global events bring together artists, activists, and policymakers to address critical global challenges. Experts point out MetLife can leverage these platforms to enhance brand image and engage new consumer segments, particularly millennials and Gen Z, both of whom value corporate social responsibility.

“We believe wholeheartedly in the power of partnership to tackle the most complex issues our world is facing,” said Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen. “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.”

This partnership reflects a growing trend among major corporations to align their business strategies with global development goals. By investing in education and economic empowerment, MetLife is not only contributing to social good but also potentially creating new markets and fostering a more stable global economy. As the partnership unfolds, it will be critical to track its impact on both the beneficiaries of the programs and MetLife’s own bottom line, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of corporate social responsibility.

About Global Citizen

Global Citizen is the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday advocates raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Since the movement began, $49 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen’s team operates from New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

About MetLife Foundation

At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its inception, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $1 billion to strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.