Human Rights & Philanthropy
What do rock star Bob Geldof, North Korean defector Hyeonseo Lee, and motivational speaker Chrissie Wellington have in common? They are committed to change the world through their words and actions.
These philanthropists, humanitarians and champions of human rights are icons of conviction, hard work and energy as they strive to improve the lives of the underprivileged, bring food to the malnourished, education to the illiterate, and health care to those without access or resources.
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Douglas Alexander
A strategic adviser to international law firm Pinsent Masons, and a senior adviser to U2 frontman Bono on development and investment in Africa, Douglas Alexander is a respected keynote speaker
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Sally Becker
Angel of Mostar
The Angel of Mostar, Sally Becker saved the lives of hundreds of children in Bosnia in the 1990's. She was chosen to carry the flag at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.
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Hans Blix
Chairman of WMDC
Hans Blix rose to the world's attention as Chairman of the International Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction.
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Liv Boeree
Team Pokerstars professional poker player
Team Pokerstars professional poker player, astrophysicist and philanthropist, Liv Boeree’s take on business is unique.
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Deirdre Bounds
Business Innovator
Deirdre Bounds is an entrepreneur in the purest sense - no commercial experience, no family history of enterprise, no money, just a great idea and a pile of passion.
£2.5 - £5K -
Erin Brockovich
US Campaigner
With her incredible story of taking on the bad guys and winning, Erin Brockovich is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit.
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Frances Cairncross
Economist & Journalist
Frances is Rector of Exeter College, Oxford University. She was former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide.
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Araceli Camargo
Innovation pioneer
Araceli Camargo, social entrepreneur, cognitive neuroscientist and innovation pioneer, encourages companies to enable a change in their work habits, with tools rather than processes.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ben Cohen
Ben & Jerry's
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben Cohen is an expert on entrepreneurialism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophy.
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Simon Cohen
global tolerance
Simon Cohen made history when he gave away his £1 company, Global Tolerance. As an international keynote speaker, he continues to strive to make the world a more fulfilled place.
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Gordon D'Silva
Training for Life
Gordon D'Silva has been one of the UK’s leading pioneers of social enterprise and social investment business models over the last 25 years.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Erasmus
Cubate.com
Social entrepreneur David Erasmus is focused on the third sector, where he believes in bringing together innovation, technology and social responsibility.
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Jose Maria Figueres Olsen
Former Costa Rica President
Former President of Costa Rica & former CEO of the World Economic Forum, Figueres tackles global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology.
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Cesar Gaviria
Former Columbian President
Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
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Bob Geldof
Social Campaigner
Rock star, political activist, philanthropist and icon, Sir Bob Geldof is a symbol of creativity, energy and a conviction to improve our world.
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Chris Hines
Surfers Against Sewage
Chris Hines MBE is an experienced surfer and highly respected communicator and driver of positive change.
£2.5 - £5K -
Roxanne Joyal
CEO of Me to We
Trained in International Law & International Relations, French-Canadian Roxanne Joyal is an inspirational keynote speaker & an advocate for empowering women and social responsibility.
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Tony Juniper
Sustainability Advisor
Former Director of Friends of the Earth, Tony Juniper is an environmentalist campaigner, writer and commentator
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Craig Kielburger
Free The Children
Craig Kielburger, social entrepreneur, journalist and New York Times best-selling author, founded Free The Children, a unique children’s rights and youth empowerment organization.
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Marc Kielburger
Free The Children
Social entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Marc Kielburger is the chief executive director of Free The Children.
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Marc Koska
Inventor of K1 Syringe
One of the most impressive and inspirational entrepreneurs in the world, Marc Koska OBE faced and broke down bureaucratic barriers to fight AIDS, with his non-retractable syringe.
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Tan Le
A technology entrepreneur, business executive and sought-after keynote speaker, Tan Le is the Founder & CEO of EMOTIV, a neuroengineering company specialising in breakthrough brain interface technology.
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Hyeonseo Lee
‘The Girl With Seven Names’, as she named her 2015 memoir, is a North Korean defector living in Seoul, South Korea. A powerful reminder of those who face constant danger, Hyeonseo’s tale of courage, survival and hope motivates and inspires spellbound audiences.
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Joanna Lumley
Actress & Social Campaigner
Ab Fab actress, model and charity campaigner, Joanna Lumley OBE is a British Institution.
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Jamie McDonald
The Flash
World-record breaking fundraising adventurer Jamie is best known for his world-first solo run across Canada, raising more than £250,000 for charity.
£2.5 - £5K -
Safia Minney
Founder and Director of People Tree, Safia Minney (MBE) developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain and is recognised by the World Economic Forum as an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
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Sugata Mitra
Global Education Superstar
‘Global Education Superstar’ (The Times), Dr. Sugata Mitra has been a successful researcher in cognitive science, educational technology and physics for more than 30 years.
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Trewin Restorick
Glabal Action
An accomplished and engaging speaker, Trewin has vast experience speaking on environmental topics to a wide range of private and public sector audiences.
< £2.5k -
Mary Robinson
Former Irish President
Former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker.
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Hans Rosling
Doctor & Academic
Hans Rosling is Co-founder of Médecines sans Frontiers in Sweden and of the Gapminder Foundation, he converts statistics into moving, interactive, understandable and enjoyable graphics.
£15K & Over -
Lucian Tarnowski
Lucian is Founder and CEO of BraveNewTalent.com and is on a mission to create a new model of professional education. He is an engaging and charismatic keynote speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Midge Ure
Ultravox
Midge Ure wrote and produced Do They Know It's Christmas? with Bob Geldof, and his services to both music and charity were recognised in 2005, with an OBE.
£5 - £10K -
Chrissie Wellington
Iron Man
An inspiring & empowering athlete, Chrissie Wellington is the world's number 1 female iron man, a dedicated humanitarian & an accomplished motivational speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Steve Wozniak
Silicon Valley Icon
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist, Steve Wozniak helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products, the Apple I and II, and influenced the popular Macintosh.
£15K & Over -
Ziauddin Yousafzai
Education Rights
Ziauddin Yousafzai is an educator, human rights campaigner and social activist who peacefully resisted the Taliban’s efforts to shut down schools.
£15K & Over -
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Prize
What if you could harness the power of the free market to solve the problems of poverty, hunger, and inequality? Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is doing exactly that.
£15K & Over
