Join us for an engaging 60-minute webinar with Dr. Alaa Murabit and Bedy Yang. This webinar took attendees on a journey through Dr. Murabit’s visionary approach to sustainability.
This session provided valuable insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers eager to understand and implement strategies that create resilient, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystems. We discussed the intersection of environmental stewardship, global health, and economic sustainability, as well as explored how innovative financing models—such as blended and leveraged financing—can unlock transformative investments that benefit communities and drive lasting impact.
How strategic investments and innovative financing models can drive global health, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability for lasting impact.
- Explore Dr. Murabit’s Journey & Vision: Understand her background, the evolution of her advocacy, and her strategic vision for sustainable growth.
- Unpack Economic Sustainability: Gain insights into what economic sustainability means, and how blended and leveraged financing can fuel positive change.
- Practical Strategies for Impact: Learn actionable strategies to integrate environmental, health, and social initiatives that drive inclusive and resilient development.
Dr. Alaa Murabit is a globally recognized leader and strategist with a proven track record of driving systemic change across health equity, inclusive security, and sustainable development. Over her 15+ year career, Dr. Murabit has led multi-billion-dollar global initiatives, advised heads of state, and shaped policies impacting billions of lives across 193 countries.
As Director of Global Policy, Advocacy, and Communications at the Gates Foundation, Dr. Murabit oversees a $350M portfolio, managing a global team to advance health equity, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Her leadership secured $22B in funding in 2022 alone for initiatives such as Gavi, CEPI, and the Global Fund. She has designed and implemented transformative strategies that mobilize public, private, and philanthropic partnerships to deliver measurable results for vulnerable populations globally.
At just 21, Dr. Murabit founded the Voice of Libyan Women (VLW) during the Libyan civil war, establishing a globally recognized organization that set new standards for community-driven solutions in conflict zones. Her groundbreaking Noor Campaign, lauded by Human Rights Watch, transformed the role of faith leaders in advancing gender equity and was replicated in over 58 countries. By the age of 25, Dr. Murabit had successfully negotiated and passed several key United Nations Security Council Resolutions
Dr. Murabit has consistently demonstrated an ability to influence and execute at the highest levels. She played a pivotal role in shaping the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including securing the adoption of Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, which drives global policy and investment priorities to this day. Appointed as a UN Sustainable Development Goal Advocate by Secretaries-General Ban Ki-Moon and António Guterres and UN High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment, and Economic Growth, she has forged partnerships and guided policy shifts that align public and private sector objectives with sustainable development.
Dr. Murabit’s accolades are as extraordinary as her impact. Named a TIME100 Global Leader, WEF Young Global Leader, Lancet Global Leader, and recipient of the Canadian Meritorious Service Cross, she has been honored with over 100 awards, including recognition as one of Canada’s “100 Women of Impact” and a Nelson Mandela International Changemaker. Her contributions have been profiled by the New York Times, Forbes, BBC, Vanity Fair, and CNN, among others.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Murabit serves on global boards, including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Malala Fund, and Women for Women International, where she advises on policy and governance for projects impacting over 80 countries. Her ability to lead complex, multinational operations and deliver scalable, innovative solutions has positioned her as a sought-after advisor and executive leader.
With an exceptional ability to align strategy, operations, and partnerships, Dr. Murabit continues to drive transformational change globally, ensuring long-term impact and sustainable outcomes for the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Bedy oversees 500’s ecosystem development programs including investor education courses (in partnership with top institutions such as Stanford, Berkeley and INSEAD), has helped launch strategic partnerships and accelerator programs across the globe, and leads 500’s corporate startup innovation and consultancy.
Bedy joined 500 Global in 2011 becoming General Partner of its Global Flagship Funds I, II, III and IV. Among her investments are Talkdesk, Viva Real which sold to OLX, and Cinepapaya, acquired by Fandango.
Prior to 500 Global, she worked as a management consultant specializing in distribution and go-to-market strategies for Fortune 500 companies in Brazil. She founded Brazil Innovators, an organization that became the premier hub for Brazilian tech founders, with a network of over 5,000 members.
Bedy is a member of the Society of Kauffman Fellows, Class ‘17, a Guest Lecturer at Stanford Center for Professional Development, INSEAD and Berkeley, and a Forbes Contributor. She holds a BA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, an MLA from the University of Pennsylvania, and is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
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