
Danny Hakim
Director, Azrieli Foundation; Founder, Sports for Social Impact
Danny Hakim OAM is a social impact leader and the Founder of the Women Champions for Change (WCC) Network bringing a strong vision of bridging communities by empowering women leaders across the Middle East and North Africa. Danny’s work aims to create sustainable networks that foster cross-border cooperation, leveraging soft diplomacy to drive social change. He currently serves on the Boards of the Azrieli Foundation and the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP). In addition to his philanthropic work, Danny is the Honorary President of the Israeli Paralympic Committee. A passionate advocate for the transformative power of athletics, he will be speaking at the conference on the role of sports for social change. Through his initiatives in adaptive sports and documentary filmmaking, Danny seeks to amplify underrepresented voices, break down barriers, and build cohesive, resilient communities.