Dame didi wong

Dame Didi Wong, co-founder of The Minard Wong Foundation, was presented with our 2024 Social Impact Humanitarian Award for her significant humanitarian efforts in education, women's empowerment, peace, human rights, and cultural exchange.

The Minard Wong Foundation seeks to empower individuals, communities, and nations by providing aid in education and human rights with a focus on human trafficking and health & wellness with a focus on mental health, economic development, and social justice initiatives.

Some of Didi’s humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors include:

1. Apostle for Pope Francis: She was chosen as one of twelve "Apostles" to personally assist His Holiness Pope Francis with his foundation, Scholas Occurentes. This foundation aims to help youth and children excel not only in academics but also in arts, entertainment, and sports.
2. Charitable Foundation: Contributing to the Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Atlanta's Peace Park and initiating global peace talks, starting in Rome with the Vatican and His Holiness Pope Francis.
3. Hospital Involvement: She serves on the Parent Council in the Obstetrics and Post-Partum department at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills.
4. Women's Empowerment: Dame Didi Wong is the President of the Women Economic Forum Los Angeles, contributing to the advancement of women in business and leadership.
5. Advisory Roles: She sits on the Executive Board of Advisors for multiple companies dedicated to improving the world.
6. Goodwill Ambassador: Dame Didi Wong serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Arts & Culture Without Borders Foundation, a United Nations Civil Society organization based in Madrid.
7. Andrea Bocelli Foundation: She is an Ambassador for the Andrea Bocelli Foundation in Italy, supporting their humanitarian efforts.

Born in Hong Kong, educated in England and France and now residing in The United States, Dame Didi Wong is an Award-Winning International Keynote Speaker, Angel Investor, Hollywood Film & TV Producer & Financier, Business and Speaking Coach, Best-Selling Author, and Philanthropist. She has been honored by the Women's Economic Forum with the award of “Woman of the Decade for Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital” as well as an award of Achievements, Recognition and Excellence by the National Council of Women from the Egyptian Government.  She’s spoken at the United Nations and was a resident keynote speaker on the Think and Grow Rich Legacy World Tour.

Behind the screen, Dame Didi has funded, executive produced and worked alongside the likes of Larry King, Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Robert Kiyosaki of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”, Chris Voss, the former top FBI negotiator, Dick Vitale, the Basketball legend and currently developing Academy Award contenders with Hollywood’s elite filmmakers, writers and producers.  She was the lead in a feature documentary on her journey as a speaker called “Impact” which has won multiple major film festivals globally including the Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and Belgium Film Festivals for “Best Inspirational Film”.  The film was also nominated at the Sydney and Tokyo Film Festivals.

Dame Didi was given the Certificate of Recognition by Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles for helping women entrepreneurs succeed.  Oprah Magazine calls her a “Woman Who Means Business.”  She was given Ethiopia’s Victory of Adwa Medal for her support to the Ethiopian Crown Council.  She was knighted by the Royal Order of Constantine the Great and St. Helen of Spain to further the Royal initiatives both domestically and internationally.  She was inducted into the Fashion 4 Development Leading Ladies at the United Nations General Assembly.  She recently co-authored an International Best Seller “The Vine:  Messages of Hope from Around the World” with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dr. Jane Goodall, Ambassador Andrew Jackson Young Jr., and Djimon Hounsou to name a few.