- Source: Nathalie Beasnael
Nathalie Beasnael is a Chadian-American medical professional, author and philanthropist. Her charity work has benefited the rural areas of Chad, Senegal, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria. She is the founder of the Health4Peace, a non-profit which provides medical supplies to rural hospitals across Africa. She is also a recovery nurse at the California Surgical Institute in Beverly Hills.
Journalism
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. In an opinion piece written for The Star, Beasnael criticized the allegedly biased reporting against COP28 by the BBC. She also criticized the Pope's comments about COP28, calling them "tone-deaf to the real challenges facing developing countries". 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".
In April 2024, Beasnael wrote about how Israel-Palestine conflict was changing the domestic Christian vote in the US. In an article for NJ.com she called for a US policy shift to end the Israel-Gaza crisis.
In November 2023, Beasnael called on European nations to support a continued democratic setup in Democratic Republic of the Congo. She also voiced concern for the fate of the country's Christian community in the wake of the December 2023 general election.
Honors and positions
Faith for Our Planet - Advisory Board Member
North America Chadian Initiative - Board member
Social Mover of The Year Award: AFRO Award 2023
Community Achievement Award - 5th edition of AFRIFAMU AWARDS
Publications
COP28 - Progress or Regression? An Empirical and Historical Comparative Analysis of COP Summits