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Michael Haddad
Transform perceptions of human potential with Michael Haddad, speaker, UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action. Michael inspires global audiences through climate advocacy and disability inclusion, delivering powerful insights backed by scientific collaborations and international recognition.
Michael Haddad is a UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action, endurance athlete, social entrepreneur, and motivational speaker whose extraordinary journey challenges perceptions of human potential.
Following a spinal cord injury at the age of six that left 75% of his body paralysed, Michael has defied medical predictions to achieve feats once thought impossible. Using an innovative orthotic exoskeleton and sheer determination, he has undertaken record-breaking walks to advocate for climate action and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Michael’s ability to walk upright, despite his severe injury, has drawn the attention of scientists and engineers worldwide. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, he has advanced the understanding of neuroplasticity and exoskeleton technology, offering new hope for others with similar conditions. His case is studied for its implications on assistive technologies, making him a "walking lab" for both science and humanity.
As a Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, Michael leverages his platform to address global issues such as climate change and disability inclusion. Notable initiatives include leading inclusive walks in Beirut and Egypt to promote accessibility and assistive technologies. Though the pandemic disrupted plans for a 100km Arctic Walk, his efforts continue to inspire action toward a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Previously named Personality of the Year by LBCI and recognised globally by governments and organisations, Mike Haddad's story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of the human spirit to drive meaningful change.
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Topics, sessions and talks
Michael Haddad explores the intersection of resilience, innovation, and social impact, sharing how he turned personal adversity into a global platform for advocacy. Drawing from his journey as an endurance athlete and climate action ambassador, he highlights the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and the critical role of assistive technologies. Through his captivating storytelling, Michael inspires audiences to rethink limitations and take purposeful action toward a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Book Michael Haddad to inspire your team with his extraordinary journey of resilience and innovation. As a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and record-breaking athlete, he embodies the spirit of perseverance and social responsibility, motivating audiences to embrace challenges and drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
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Michael Haddad structures his sessions around first-person narrative, tracing his journey from spinal cord injury through record-breaking endurance walks using an orthotic exoskeleton to his work as a UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action.
Michael Haddad's session covers resilience and personal adversity, disability inclusion and assistive technologies, and climate action and sustainability. He serves as UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action, a role through which he has led inclusive walks in Beirut and Egypt and pursued record-breaking endurance feats using an orthotic exoskeleton following a spinal cord injury that left 75% of his body paralysed.
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