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The NGO Whisperer Global Summit 2024 - Vote of Thanks | Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c.

As the Global Chair and Convenor of the third edition of The NGO Whisperer Global Summit held on 19 and 20 November 2024, I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit ignited by hope. Our gathering is a testament to our collective dedication to a sustainable future for our people, the planet, prosperity, peace and partnerships. Let me extend my deepest appreciation to: ◼️ Our 8 distinguished keynote speakers ◼️ 72 expert panellists, including our inspiring youth contributors across the 12-panel discussions and 5 masterclasses we held ◼️ The artists who have lent their voices to our cause and ◼️ All delegates across the globe in 30+ countries who joined us. Your insights, covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, have been invaluable. We are truly united by one voice and theme: ‘SDG2030 - Every Action Counts!’ I would like to highlight our distinguished guests and keynote speakers who have shared particularly impactful insights: ♦️The Right Worshipful The Ceremonial Mayor of the City of Salford, Councillor Tanya Burch, from Manchester, United Kingdom ♦️The Honourable Randall L. Woodfin, Mayor of the City of Birmingham, from Birmingham, Alabama, United States ♦️Her Excellency Lady Sandra Williams, President and Founder of The Halo Foundation ♦️Alvin Glymph, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at United Way of Greater Atlanta, United States ♦️Barry Davis, Founder and President of The Human Side, Canada ♦️Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, President of HOPE Partnerships at Operation HOPE, United States ♦️Barbara Smith, Vice President of the Peace Programmes at The Carter Center, United States ♦️Counsellor Clinton D. White, Agency Counsellor at USAID, United States Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable development goals. As we approach the crucial 2025 SDG milestone and look towards 2030, we reaffirm our dedication to making every action count. We are committed to: 1. Sharing community-led insights 2. Cross-sector collaboration 3. Promoting “Every Action Counts” 4. Utilising our global reach and 5. Continuous engagement for a sustainable world. The third edition of The NGO Whisperer Global Summit left us inspired and determined. Our work doesn’t end here. Now, let’s go forth and make every action count! On behalf of The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact and Kaliráh Strategies, I thank you! ~ Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Summit Convenor and Global Chair, Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact