Yann Borgstedt – A philanthropist in a Woman’s World
A philanthropist in a Woman’s World The content of this story is based on an interview with successful entrepreneur turned philanthropist Yann Borgstedt, Founder and President of The Womanity Foundation, by Safeena Husain, Founder and Director of one of the Foundation’s most successful beneficiaries, Educate Girls Following the successful sale of his first venture, in 2005 Swiss […]
Womanity President Yann Borgstedt: "I felt that life had given me so much, I had to give back"
“I had so much, I had to give back” Womanity President Yann Borgstedt has been awarded the 2016 BNP Paribas prize for Individual Philanthropy. Here, he explains the Foundation’s work, how being a champion for women makes business sense, and his innovative approach to philanthropy. “What happens when you are successful in life? Do you […]
Yann Borgstedt, founder of Womanity, receives the BNP Paribas Award for Individual Philanthropy (Special Jury Prize) 2016
Empower women to accelerate progress (Geneva, Tuesday 31 May 2016) – Last night, at a gala dinner in Paris, BNP Wealth Management presented the 9th BNP Paribas Prize for Individual Philanthropy which honours the outstanding work of philanthropists around the world. Awarded annually since 2008 by a jury of independent and internationally recognized experts, the distinction goes to two […]