Mezzo profiles 103 humanitarian development speakers, including David Miliband, Heman Bekele, and Charlotte Scaddan. Each has a verified gig record.
Together they've given 100 talks across 35 events.
Subtopics in Humanitarian Development
Who are the top humanitarian development speakers?
103 speakers · showing 1–24
David Miliband
CEO of International Rescue Committee | Former UK Foreign Secretary
Heman Bekele
TIME Kid of the Year | Young scientist developing affordable healthcare solutions
Charlotte Scaddan
UN Senior Adviser | Global Information Integrity Expert
Laura Boushnak
Photojournalist and writer | Women's literacy and humanitarian crises
Anna Rosling Rönnlund
Gapminder Co-Founder | Debunking Misconceptions About Global Development
Richard Curtis
Film Writer, Director, and United Nations SDG Advocate
Bill Gates
Microsoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation
Haiyan Wang
Managing Partner, China India Institute | Expert on Emerging Asia, Geopolitics & Global Strategy
Raj Panjabi
Physician & TED Prize Winner | Extending Healthcare to Underserved Communities
Paul Collier
Renowned Economist | The Bottom Billion & Global Poverty
Shigeru Ban
Pioneering Architect | Humanitarian Design Solutions
Juliana Rotich
Kenyan Technologist | Connectivity Solutions for Emerging Economies
Achim Steiner
Global Sustainability Leader | Former UN Development Programme Administrator
Ian Goldin
Globalisation Expert | Oxford Professor and Former World Bank VP
Ola Oyetayo
Founder & CEO | Bridging Digital Divides in Africa
Neil Turok
Founder, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences | Pioneering STEM Education in Africa
Anie Akpe
Founder & CEO | African Tech Ecosystem Builder
Andrew Youn
Founder, One Acre Fund | Alleviating Global Poverty
Sangu Delle
Social Entrepreneur | Sustainable Development in Africa
Erik Hersman
Founder of BRCK | Connecting Africa Through Emerging Tech
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David Sengeh
Chief Innovation Officer, Sierra Leone | Designing Solutions for the Developing World
Andrew Bastawrous
Eye Surgeon & Social Entrepreneur | Delivering Eye Care to the Developing World
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Prize laureate | Founder of Grameen Bank | Pioneer of microfinance
Alanna Shaikh
Global health expert | Pandemic preparedness and personal health advocacy
Rising speakers
Active, up-and-coming voices in Humanitarian Development - beyond the household names
Chris Harmse
African Tech | Emerging Markets | Fintech
Raj Panjabi
Physician & TED Prize Winner | Extending Healthcare to Underserved Communities
Bill Gates
Microsoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation
Jacqueline Novogratz
Global Impact Investor | Transforming Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Solutions
Juliana Rotich
Kenyan Technologist | Connectivity Solutions for Emerging Economies
Andrew Youn
Founder, One Acre Fund | Alleviating Global Poverty
Larry Brilliant
Epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox | Former WHO advisor
Shigeru Ban
Pioneering Architect | Humanitarian Design Solutions