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Today's Leading Voices in Philanthropy, Human Rights & Humanitarian Leadership

These humanitarian keynote speakers inspire global audiences with powerful personal stories and life-saving advocacy. From celebrity philanthropists to grassroots activists, humanitarian speakers are ideal for conferences, fundraisers, nonprofit events, and leadership summits focused on giving back and creating positive change. Drawing from their experience in disaster relief, human rights, and community leadership, their keynotes focus on helping others, driving social change, and building a better world through empathy and action.

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Jason Brown
(2 ratings)

Former NFL Player; Founder of First Fruits Farm; Farmer & Philanthropist; Founder of Wisdom For Life Ministries

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(10 ratings)

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

Mark Ruffalo

Golden Globe-Winning Actor, Director, Screenwriter & Environmental Activist

Jesse Williams

Award-Winning Actor, Director & Producer Known for "Grey's Anatomy"; Social Justice & Civil Rights Activist

Sharon Stone

Award-Winning Actress, Producer, Activist & Humanitarian; NYT Bestselling Author of her Memoir "The Beauty of Living Twice"

Nicole Jain
(1 rating)

Education Policy Advisor, Children’s Book Author, Film Producer & Public Servant

Emma Watson

Actress, Model, Feminist & Activist; UN Women Goodwill Ambassador; Co-Founder of the HeForShe Campaign

Geena Davis
(5 ratings)

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Gender Equality Activist & Philanthropist; Founder, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media; Author, "Dying of Politeness"

Jackie Joyner-Kersee
(7 ratings)

Olympic Legend & American Record-Holder in the Long Jump; Philanthropist & Founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Amanda Nguyen
(7 ratings)

Civil Rights Activist, Sexual Abuse Victim Advocate & Nobel Peace Prize Nominee; Founder & CEO of Rise; Member of Blue Origin's All-Women Spaceflight

Shiza Shahid
(11 ratings)

Entrepreneur, Technologist, Investor, Impact Leader & Co-Founder of the Malala Fund & Our Place

Jodie Sweetin
(2 ratings)

Actress, Producer & Host Known for "Full House" & "Fuller House"; Author, "unSweetined"; Podcast Host, "Never Thought I'd Say This"; Human Rights Activist & Addiction Recovery Advocate

Mira Sorvino
(3 ratings)

Academy Award-Winning Actress Known for "Mighty Aphrodite"; United Nations Goodwill Ambassador on Human Trafficking

Laura Ling
(8 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Known for Being Detained in North Korea; " Co-Author of "Somewhere Inside: One Sister’s Captivity in North Korea and the Other’s Fight to Bring Her Home"

Goldie Hawn

Academy Award-Winning Actress, Bestselling Author & Founder of MindUP

Erin Brockovich
(14 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist; Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Groundwater Contamination Expert & Victim Advocate

Jane Fonda

Actress, Feminist, Author, Political Activist, Former Fashion Model & Fitness Advocate

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Ozzie Smith
(1 rating)

Hall of Fame Shortstop, Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, Baseball Education Ambassador

Amy Poehler
(1 rating)

Comedian, Writer, Producer & Actress Best-Known For "SNL," "Parks and Recreation" & "Inside Out"; Co-Founder of Amy Poehler's Smart Girls