World Women Summit

Sayé Yabandeh
Actress & Humanitarian, Global Advocate for Education, Sustainability & Compassion
Being in the World – Insights from a Global Citizen and Humanitarian

Highlights from this session:

Sayé Yabandeh, an international humanitarian and award-winning actress, speaks about her journey of creating spaces for women to connect, support one another, and embrace their collective strength. Born in Iran to a Turkish mother and now residing in the United States, Sayé views herself as a global citizen, having travelled to over 85 countries. She emphasizes the importance of transcending borders and fostering unity. In this interview, she discusses the profound impact of heart-centered living, advocating for the balance of technology and compassion. Sayé also shares insights on cultivating feminine energy, the significance of a consistent meditation practice, and the transformative power of positive collective action. Her experiences and practices aim to inspire and guide others in creating a more inclusive, compassionate, and interconnected world.

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Sayé Yabandeh

Sayé Yabandeh is an Iranian-born Hollywood actress dedicated to raising awareness of global issues and supporting refugees and underserved children and families worldwide.

As a humanitarian and award-winning actress, Sayé has joined Virgin Galactic's NEXTGEN astronaut program. Serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for the ENGin program, she connects English-speaking volunteers with Ukraine's young generation during challenging times. As a Global Ambassador for the Global Citizen Foundation and her non-profit organization, Sayé org, she champions education, community building, and sustainable development for underprivileged children globally. Through Sayé org, she empowers impoverished families, promoting self-sufficiency over dependency. Recognized by Sir Richard Branson as a "Woman of the World," she embodies the essence of a true Global Citizen, embracing humanity with compassion.

In addition to her humanitarian work, Sayé is an adventurer and athlete. She is an avid polo player, having participated in world snow polo championships and numerous charity polo matches. She is also a swimmer, yoga enthusiast, and has trained with Navy SEAL Team Six in support of the Department of Defense. Her impressive filmography and nominations for Best LGBT Project and Best Female Filmmaker highlight her artistic talent. As she embarks on her journey with Virgin Galactic, Sayé Yabandeh inspires future generations to explore the unknown.

Aleksandra Hirszfeld
Aleksandra Hirszfeld
Anna Hints
Anna Hints
Day 1: Live Event
Day 1: Live Event
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Day 2: Live Event
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Day 3: Live Event
Day 4: Live Event
Day 4: Live Event
Day 5: Live Event
Day 5: Live Event
Deb Dana
Deb Dana
Dileen Sardar Zuhdi Al-Noori
Dileen Sardar Zuhdi Al-Noori
Euphrasia Nyaki
Euphrasia Nyaki
Farzana Elham Kochai
Farzana Elham Kochai
Favianna Rodriguez
Favianna Rodriguez
Feride Rushiti
Feride Rushiti
Ginny Whitelaw
Ginny Whitelaw
Ibu Robin Lim
Ibu Robin Lim
Janessa Gans Wilder
Janessa Gans Wilder
Jen Libby
Jen Libby
Joana Breidenbach
Joana Breidenbach
Jude Currivan
Jude Currivan
Judith Herman
Judith Herman
Karen Downes
Karen Downes
Kelsey Blackwell
Kelsey Blackwell
Kosha Joubert
Kosha Joubert
Laura Calderón de la Barca
Laura Calderón de la Barca
Laurie Ellis Young
Laurie Ellis Young
Laurie Ellis Young
Laurie Ellis Young
Layla Alsheikh
Layla Alsheikh
Louise Marra
Louise Marra
Madelaine VanDerHeyden
Madelaine VanDerHeyden
Maria Leister
Maria Leister
Mary Inglis
Mary Inglis
Music by Tim Martina Schäffer
Music by Tim Martina Schäffer
Natasha Sell
Natasha Sell
Nitya Patrycja Pruchnik
Nitya Patrycja Pruchnik
Nora Bateson
Nora Bateson
Oleksandra Matviichuk
Oleksandra Matviichuk
Ouyporn Khuankaew
Ouyporn Khuankaew
Pat McCabe
Pat McCabe
Paulina Bownik
Paulina Bownik
Raewyn Mutch
Raewyn Mutch
Rayhan Asat
Rayhan Asat
Robi Damelin
Robi Damelin
Rola Hallam
Rola Hallam
Sami Awad
Sami Awad
Sayé Yabandeh
Sayé Yabandeh
Scilla Elworthy
Scilla Elworthy
Sonita Mbah
Sonita Mbah
Suzanne Anderson
Suzanne Anderson
Tammarrian Rogers
Tammarrian Rogers
Thomas Hübl
Thomas Hübl
Visolela Rosa Namises
Visolela Rosa Namises
Aleksandra Hirszfeld
Aleksandra Hirszfeld