James Orbinski

Topics

Presentations

Creating the Space to Be Human
Join the extraordinary journey of Dr. James Orbinski as he travels the world in a quest to discover how we can become more "human."

An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action in the Twenty-first Century
James Orbinski explores the nature of humanitarian action in the 21^st century and asserts that we all recognize that those people who have been failed by our systems, are humans with rights, and wishes and needs, who deserve our help and our compassion.

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiers - The Story

On Leadership and Vision - "If you want to truly lead, you have to give people a vision"

On Teamwork and Humanity

Why What You Do and Who You Are Matters

Summary Profile

Dr. James Orbinski is a veteran of many of the world's most disturbing and complex humanitarian emergencies. He accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in 1999.

A brilliant and mesmerizing orator, Orbinski offers a compelling look at the ravages of genocide and civil war, the role of humanitarianism, and the conflict that arises from combining humanitarian assistance with a political agenda.

Orbinski is an outspoken and passionate speaker who is deeply committed to the core principles of volunteerism and impartiality, with a belief that everyone deserves both medical assistance and the recognition of his or her humanity.

Client Testimonials:

"As his life testifies, James Orbinski has felt compassionately for the victims of injustice in our society, has embodied his compassion in action, and has reflected deeply on the ethical consequences of that action for himself and for others. He has used the opportunities presented by his recent celebrity to argue forcefully, in print and in person, for the absolute need to separate humanitarian aid from the political agenda of nations. He has never evaded his responsibility."

Dr. James Neufeld, Trent University