The event is sponsored by US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the goal is to give world citizens an opportunity to voice opinions and share ideas for innovative solutions to social issues. 
Tukio hilo linadhaminiwa na Taasisi ya Maendeleo ya Kimataifa ya Marekani (USAID),na lengo ni kuwapa raia wa ulimwengu fursa ya kutoa maoni yao na kushirikishana fikra za ufumbuzi za kushughulikia masuala mbalimbali ya kijamii.