Nathalie Beasnael is a Chadian-American medical professional, author and philanthropist.[1] Her charity work has benefited the rural areas of Chad, Senegal, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria.[2] She is the founder of the Health4Peace, a non-profit which provides medical supplies to rural hospitals across Africa.[3] She is also a recovery nurse at the California Surgical Institute in Beverly Hills.[4]

Nathalie Beasneal
NationalityChadian American
Occupations
  • Nurse
  • Journalist
  • Philanthropist
Organizations
  • Health4Peace
  • California Surgical Institute

Journalism

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Beasnael has commented on various global issues, including politics and climate change. She participated in COP28 held in the UAE in December 2023 as a speaker and spoke about health issues as well as about the effects of climate change in Africa.[1][5] In an opinion piece written for The Star, Beasnael criticized the allegedly biased reporting against COP28 by the BBC.[6] She also criticized the Pope's comments about COP28, calling them "tone-deaf to the real challenges facing developing countries".[7] In an April 2024 article, she criticised the Biden administration's focus on fossil fuels, writing that "the United States has reached record-breaking oil production levels, with fossil fuel jobs growing at a faster rate than those in renewable sectors".[8]

In April 2024, Beasnael wrote about how Israel-Palestine conflict was changing the domestic Christian vote in the US.[9] In an article for NJ.com she called for a US policy shift to end the Israel-Gaza crisis.[10]

In November 2023, Beasnael called on European nations to support a continued democratic setup in Democratic Republic of the Congo.[11] She also voiced concern for the fate of the country's Christian community in the wake of the December 2023 general election.[12]

Honors and positions

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Faith for Our Planet - Advisory Board Member[13]

North America Chadian Initiative - Board member[4]

Social Mover of The Year Award: AFRO Award 2023[14]

Community Achievement Award - 5th edition of AFRIFAMU AWARDS[15]

Publications

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COP28 - Progress or Regression? An Empirical and Historical Comparative Analysis of COP Summits [16]

References

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  1. ^ a b "African NGO: Western Obstruction at COP28 Endangers Global South". Fox 40 (Press release).
  2. ^ "Nathalie Beasnael". Modern Diplomacy. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ^ Production, Wave (18 July 2024). "MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Organization to host benefit for rural African clinics". Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Nathalie D. Beasnael". North America Chadian Initiative. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Natalie Beasnael contributes to health discussions at climate summit in Dubai". rollingout.com. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Hypocrisy of Western reporting on COP28". The Star. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  7. ^ "The Pope's Attack on COP28 Ignores Rights of the Poorest Nations". DC JOURNAL.
  8. ^ Beasnael, Nathalie (16 April 2024). "Joe Biden Promised a Green Transition. What We Got Was More Drilling". Newsweek. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  9. ^ Beasnael, Nathalie. "Gaza is redefining the Christian vote. Biden and Trump better listen". USA Today. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  10. ^ Beasnael, Nathalie (2024-02-06). "Leading Islamic leader argues Israel-Gaza conflict requires unprecedented moral leadership". nj. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  11. ^ Beasnael, Nathalie (10 November 2023). "The DRC Can Be an Island of Stability for European Interests". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  12. ^ "The DRC Election: A Pivotal Moment for Faith Communities". The World Financial Review. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Advisory Board – Faith For Our Planet (FFOP)". 14 September 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  14. ^ "AFROAwards 2023 Honorees". AFRO Awards. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Health4Peace Gala 2023 To Honor Leaders From The Political Business Entertainment Medicine and Humanitarian Communities". November 2023.
  16. ^ Üniversitesi, T. C. Üsküdar. "COP28 Progress or Regression?". Üsküdar University. Retrieved 2024-07-23.