Global Diaspora Laureates
The GHC recognizes the Diaspora as critical stakeholders and catalysts for global health and economic development.
The Global Diaspora Laureates recognize exceptional diaspora leaders who are transforming their knowledge, experience, networks, and resources into meaningful impact across borders. The initiative celebrates individuals whose leadership, service, innovation, investment, and bridge-building are strengthening communities and creating new opportunities in health, education, science, technology, entrepreneurship, and human development.
More than an award, the Global Diaspora Laureates is envisioned as a global community of catalysts—connecting extraordinary people across countries, institutions, and sectors to build partnerships, mobilize resources, mentor future generations, and translate diaspora potential into lasting impact.
Launched through the Global Health Catalyst, the initiative reflects a simple idea: when the global diaspora is connected around shared purpose, its collective knowledge, relationships, and resources can become a powerful force for human progress.
Recognizing. Connecting. Activating diaspora leadership for a better world.
2026 Global Diaspora Laureates recognized during the Global Health Catalyst Summit at Harvard/MIT
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September 18–21, 2026
Global Health at the very best level with world leaders, faculty, students, leaders from industry, health care institutions, faith/community-based organizations, professional societies, government leaders, cancer advocates, athletes, survivors, artists, across disciplines all coming together to learn, network and collaborate for global health and development.
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