What Citizens for Global Solutions does

Citizens for Global Solutions (CGS) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization founded in 1947 as the United World Federalists, operating today through a 501(c)(3) Education Fund and a 501(c)(4) Action Network. Its mission is to advance democratic world federation, UN reform, peace, disarmament, human rights, and environmental governance. The organization serves students, young professionals, and the general public through a portfolio of educational and advocacy programs including the Global Governance Fellowship (a two-semester undergraduate program in partnership with Trinity Washington University), Model UN PLUS (free online modules centered on UN Charter Review under Article 109), the Youth Action Network (coordinating five global advocacy campaigns), World Citizen Clubs on university campuses, the New Voices 4 Global Solutions Essay Contest, the World Citizen Book Club, the Norman Cousins Lecture Series, and the semi-annual Mondial Journal.

CGS is the sole US member organization of the World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP) and holds consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. It operates 8 active US chapters (Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Orono ME, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Washington DC-Baltimore), co-convenes the Washington Working Group on the International Criminal Court, and is embedded in broader coalitions including Alliance for Peacebuilding (170+ organizations across 181 countries) and the Coalition for the UN We Need. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a National Advisory Council of diplomats, academics, and movement leaders.

The business model is a traditional nonprofit membership-and-donation model with no disclosed revenue figures. Membership tiers range from $5 (youth/sliding scale) to $2,500 (Visionary) per year, with standard membership at $25 and free memberships for program participants up to age 30. Donations flow through the 501(c)(3) Education Fund (tax-deductible), while the Action Network (501(c)(4)) supports non-deductible advocacy and lobbying contributions. Distribution occurs through a self-serve website portal, chapter-based field engagement, university partnerships, and global coalition membership. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and remains privately funded through individual contributions rather than institutional capital.

Name

Citizens for Global Solutions

Legal name

Citizens for Global Solutions

Website

https://globalsolutions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Citizens for Global Solutions is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit founded in 1947 that operates educational and advocacy programs on UN reform, peace, and democratic world federation for students, young professionals, and the general public, funded by tiered memberships and donations.

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Global Governance Advocacy and Education

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ)

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Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• Global governance advocacy
• Democratic world federation
• UN reform campaigns
• Youth leadership education
• International peacebuilding

Headquarters

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Washington

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United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $5 to $2,500 per year depending on tier, with standard membership at $25/year, youth memberships from $5/year, and free memberships for program participants up to age 30. All memberships are through the CGS Education Fund, a registered 501(c)(3), making contributions tax-deductible.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to the CGS Education Fund. Individual contributions at various levels support youth leadership programs, educational initiatives, and advocacy work.
3. Action Network Membership: Separate 501(c)(4) Action Network membership focused on advocacy and lobbying activities. Standard dues $25/year, students $5/year. Contributions are NOT tax-deductible as they support direct lobbying activities.

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Core offering

Citizens for Global Solutions is a membership-based nonprofit organization that delivers educational programs, advocacy campaigns, and publications focused on global governance, UN reform, human rights, disarmament, and environmental sustainability through the lens of democratic world federation. Its paid, standalone offerings include the Global Governance Fellowship, Model UN PLUS, Youth Action Network, New Voices Essay Contest, World Citizen Book Club, World Citizen Clubs, Norman Cousins Lecture Series, Global Governance Award, and the Mondial Journal, along with advocacy campaigns such as MEGA (Mobilizing an Earth Governance Alliance). The organization serves individual members, university students, and the general public via its Washington, D.C. headquarters, eight local chapters, and digital platforms.

Product overview

Citizens for Global Solutions (CGS) is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs focused on global governance and world federalism. The core offerings include youth leadership programs (Global Governance Fellowship, Model UN PLUS, Youth Action Network, World Citizen Clubs), essay competitions (New Voices 4 Global Solutions Essay Contest), public dialogue platforms (World Citizen Book Club, Norman Cousins Lecture Series), recognition initiatives (Global Governance Award), and publications (Mondial Journal). These programs work together to educate and engage students and the public on international cooperation, UN reform, peace, human rights, and environmental sustainability through democratic world federation principles. CGS also runs advocacy campaigns including MEGA (Mobilizing an Earth Governance Alliance) and supports coalition-based initiatives for UN reform and global governance strengthening.

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Products and services

• Global Governance Fellowship A two-semester program that provides undergraduates with hands-on experience in international policy and global advocacy, guided by experts addressing today's global challenges. Designed for university students seeking practical international affairs experience.
• Model UN PLUS Reimagines the traditional Model UN experience by centering UN Charter Review under Article 109. Provides free, online modules equipping Model UN clubs and students to run reform-focused committees and explore how a 21st-century United Nations might evolve.
• Youth Action Network A U.S. program uniting students and early-career professionals to engage in global advocacy campaigns on issues including UN reform, earth governance, peace and nuclear non-proliferation, and human rights and atrocity crime prevention.
• New Voices 4 Global Solutions Essay Contest An annual essay competition that empowers young thinkers to propose bold, creative solutions to global challenges and amplifies youth perspectives on governance, democracy, and global cooperation.
• World Citizen Book Club Monthly 90-minute online Saturday gatherings to examine world federation and global governance through readings and discussions, with authors regularly joining for live Q&A.
• World Citizen Clubs Campus-based student clubs that promote world citizenship, offering students opportunities to learn, organize, and take action on world issues while inspiring the next generation of global leaders.
• Norman Cousins Lecture Series An annual lecture series advancing open dialogue on the systemic reforms needed for a more just and democratic global order.
• Norman Cousins Global Governance Award Honors individuals whose work expands public understanding of world law, global governance, and the case for world federation.
• Mondial Journal A semi-annual journal published with World Federalist Movement-Canada, featuring thought leaders' insights on world federation, disarmament, peace, human rights, UN reform, and the environment.
• Mobilizing an Earth Governance Alliance (MEGA) A coalition advocacy platform including campaigns and proposals addressing different aspects of global environmental governance.
• Youth Action Network Global Campaigns Five coordinated global campaigns including the Article 109 campaign, Campaign for a UN Parliamentary Assembly, Earth Governance Alliance, World Court of Human Rights campaign, and Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Now campaign.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 Essay Contest winner Isabella Grace Smith attended the Ventotene International Seminar in Italy
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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Young World Federalists (ywf)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Founded in 2019, advocates for democratic world federation. CGS Education Fund Board Chair Donna Park is an official advisor to the organization, and Young World Federalists President Eston McKeague serves on the CGS Board.
• World Service AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1953Founded by world citizen activist Garry Davis in 1953, maintains a registry of World Citizens numbering more than one million. Issues the World Passport, World Identity Card, and other documents for registered world citizens. The international headquarters is in the same suite of offices as CGS, and World Service Authority President David Gallup serves on the CGS Education Fund Board of Directors.
• World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWFM-IGP is the premier international organization pursuing democratic world federation. CGS is the only WFM-IGP member organization in the United States. CGS operates through its Education Fund (501(c)(3)) and Action Network (501(c)(4)) as member organizations of WFM-IGP. The organization is based in Washington, DC and The Hague, Netherlands.
• Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of more than 170 organizations working in 181 countries to prevent and reduce violent conflict and build sustainable peace. The alliance cultivates a network to strengthen and advance the peacebuilding field, tackling issues too large for any one organization alone.
• Coalition for the UN We NeedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBegan as UN2020 initiative dedicated to using the 75th anniversary of the United Nations in 2020 as an opportunity to strengthen the UN system in partnership with civil society, governments, and the UN in support of people-centered multilateralism.
• Democracy Without BordersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocates an integrated approach to democracy promotion spanning local to global levels. Particularly advocates creation of a UN Parliamentary Assembly and a UN World Citizens' Initiative. CGS supports their work in the United States.
• Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit organization headquartered at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, created in late 2001 in response to 9/11 attacks. Organizes annual conferences, publishes papers and a magazine, and issues awards for peace-builders. Dedicated to bringing together academics, educators, and activists to explore alternatives to violence.
• Washington Working Group on the International Criminal Court (WICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn informal, nonpartisan, and diverse coalition of NGOs in Washington, D.C., including human rights groups, faith-based groups, professional associations, public policy groups, that promotes U.S. engagement and cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC). CGS co-convenes this coalition.
• Green Hope FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Kehkashan Basu (CGS NAC member), this global social innovation enterprise works at grassroots level in 28 countries, empowering over half a million young people and women, especially from vulnerable communities, turning Education for Sustainable Development into ground-level action.
• Trinity Washington UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Global Governance Fellowship program. Cinthya Calderon-Hernandez, a senior at Trinity Washington University studying Political Science and Global Affairs, serves as Fellowship Coordinator. Dr. Allen Pietrobon is Assistant Professor and Program Chair of the Global Affairs department.

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Market position

Competitive moat5 records

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