Concordia

Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta has stepped down, with Joel Kaplan to move into the role. Clegg has attended several summits, speaking on Meta and its global perspective, including but not limited to AI, China, and internet regulation. He also announced the winners of the Llama Impact Grant on our stage in 2024. To watch the full discussion, tap the link: https://lnkd.in/ezWUWfrF

We at Concordia join the world in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a leader whose legacy transcends generations. As the 39th President of the United States, he championed diplomacy, international peace, and human rights—principles that align deeply with our mission to foster collaboration in addressing today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. We honor his enduring contributions and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and all those inspired by his extraordinary life.

Our nonprofit partner, Shatterproof is a national nonprofit working to reverse the addiction crisis in the United States. As part of that work, Shatterproof works every day to end the addiction stigma. This January, Shatterproof invites you to join their Dry January challenge and kick off the new year with a month of healthy habits and helpful resources. Whether you (or a loved one) are sober-curious, in recovery, or interested in pushing pause on alcohol for mental or physical wellness, we believe you deserve to feel included. Sign up to receive tips and ideas for creating inclusive environments for those exploring or committed to sobriety. You’ll receive a calendar, an invitation to a webinar hosted by experts and exclusive discount codes from some of Shatterproof’s corporate partners. Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/exsPSmwg or text ‘DRYJAN’ to 20468.

Petra Nĕmcová is a tsunami-survivor who co-founded All Hands and Hearts after a harrowing experience escaping the Indian Ocean Tsunami. We are honored to have her as a member of the Concordia Leadership Council. Nĕmcová recently sat down with Good Morning America, to read and watch more about that interview, click the link: https://lnkd.in/eXbGkxFC

We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season & we look forward to seeing you next year!

Creating impact is a team sport! At Doha Forum this month, we enjoyed listening to former Concordia partner, Generation Amazing Foundation, on a panel titled "Sport as a Force for Sustainable Development in the MENA Region." In partnership with Qatar Fund for Development, Generation Amazing's Executive Director, Nasser Al-Khori, spoke about their mission to harness the power of football to transform less fortunate communities, spreading the message of inclusion and driving social change. Watch this video to learn more about Generation Amazing Foundation: https://lnkd.in/eaz_n7Si

Greetings from Riyadh!👋 We recently returned from a visit to COP16Riyadh where we partnered with The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) to discuss sustainable land management—specifically how partnerships can help advance these goals. We were lucky enough to be immersed in the surrounding culture as well, forging friendships and trading stories. Thank you to AGFUND, Dr. Nasser Alkahtani and H.E. Abdulaziz bin Talal Al-Saud (who is a Concordia Leadership Council Member) for this fascinating experience.

I was privileged to attend the 2024 Doha Forum as part of a Concordia delegation, building on a powerful partnership between our two organizations designed to expand the power of #convening. As a convener, I love attending other events. They often inspire or affirm, I connect with old friends, and I actually get to *watch* the programming as it unfold in real time. But this forum was a bit different. Speakers and attendees alike challenged my perceptions and forced me to sit with a different, and occasionally uncomfortable, set of truths — truths held by a growing number of global citizens. It was refreshing to hear my personal thoughts on certain political moments said out loud. It was alarming to hear alternate scenarios that challenge world order and threaten to escalate violence. It was fascinating to learn from regional leaders about their work at local levels and see collaboration in real time create opportunities to scale impact. Against the geopolitical backdrop of a volatile 48 hours, Doha Forum attendees received first hand insights from those closest to the issues. Newspaper headlines are lived by the attendees here, and one must never forget that. My first trip to #Qatar will leave a lasting and positive impression. I hope it is the beginning of deeper engagement with this critical region as well as this country, a true beacon of dynamism and innovation for the world. Thank you, Doha Forum, for this enlightening experience!

Doha Forum, a global platform for dialogue and collaborator with Concordia, has just completed their 2024 convening—and we are so grateful to have attended. At a time when so much is happening in the world and in the region, this convening offered incredible insight into a diverse group of issues and voices. Although two individual organizations, Concordia and Doha Forum have a shared purpose—fostering effective dialogue in pursuit of innovative solutions for the world’s biggest issues. We look forward to continue partnering with Doha Forum to expand the power of convening and collaboration. Special thanks to the Concordia delegation, including our advisors who joined us, as well as those who have been key contributors to this important relationship. Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. Dr. Majed Al-Ansari Matthew Swift Hanne LeCount Benjamin Plumer Shelly Kurtz Jay Rosser Dave King Sinan Eraydin Erik Ford Max Castroparedes