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Nathalie Beasnael (born 1974, N'Djamena) is a Chadian-American medical professional, social entrepreneur, humanitarian, author, and philanthropist best known for her work in the rural areas of Chad, Senegal, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria.[1][2] She is the founder of the Health4Peace, a non-profit which provides medical supplies to rural hospitals across Africa.[3][4] She is also a recovery nurse at the California Surgical Institute in Beverly Hills.[5]
Certifications
editBeasnael is a registered nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Esthetician, AHA First Aid and has a BLS/CPR Certification. She also has certification from the Los Angeles Fire Department (Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certified), Tracheostomy Certification, and Ventilator Certification. She has clinical experience as a Surgical Nurse at California Surgical Institute and as a Charge Nurse at Grand Valley Healthcare.[5]
International presence
editBeasnael is a regular commentator on various global issues, including politics and climate change. She participated in COP 28 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.[6][7]
In an opinion piece written for The Star, Nathalie criticized the allegedly biased reporting against the COP28 by BBC.[8] “Recent reports by the BBC have suggested that the UAE's 2023 Conference of the Parties (COP28) presidency used climate meetings to promote new fossil fuel expansion. However, a more nuanced examination reveals potential inconsistencies and points to broader issues of Western hypocrisy in climate discussions,” she wrote.
Beasnael also criticized the Pope's comments about COP28, saying “such attacks on COP28 to be a little too tone-deaf to the real challenges facing developing countries”.[9] “It is easy for Western voices to criticize countries like the UAE as hypocritical. But the West has burned through most of Earth’s precious carbon budget in its pursuit of industrialization,” she said.
Her comments have also been featured in Newsweek. In an April 2024 article, she criticised Biden's administration's focus on fossil fuels, saying "the United States has reached record-breaking oil production levels, with fossil fuel jobs growing at a faster rate than those in renewable sectors".[10] "Data shows the top five publicly traded oil companies—BP, Shell, Exxon, Chevron, and TotalEnergies—raked in profits of nearly $313 billion during Biden's first three years as president, dwarfing the $112 billion the Big Five made during the same period under former President Donald Trump," she added.
In April 2024, she wrote about how Israel-Palestine conflict was changing the domestic Christian vote in the US.[11] “The reawakening of a moral conscience among African American communities sparked by the Gaza conflict is now no longer limited to Black churches. It is expanding to America’s religious communities at large,” she said.
In an article for NJ.com She also called for a US policy shift to end the Israel-Gaza crisis.[12] “The US must stop taking sides in this conflict and instead bet on itself and its own rules—something all sides have flouted. Because the world is not just witnessing regional conflict but a global moral crisis,” she wrote.
Nathalie also advocated for democratic rule and due democratic process in an article published on the eve of general election in Pakistan in February 2024.[13] “One of the promising indicators leading up to the elections is the heightened awareness and participation of the Pakistani electorate. The people of Pakistan are demonstrating unprecedented levels of engagement, showcasing a deep commitment to their democratic rights and responsibilities.”
In November 2023, Beasnael called on European nations to support a continued democratic setup in Democratic Republic of the Congo.[14] “The DRC’s current political situation is a precarious one, which the EU must pay more attention to, considering its position as a hub for natural resources and hydroelectric potential integral for Europe’s green transition, alongside its importance to peace and security in Central Africa,” she said.
She also voiced concern for the fate of the Christian community in DRC in the wake of its December 2013 elections.[15] “As policymakers navigate the complex interplay between governance and faith communities in Africa, the case of the DRC epitomizes a juncture where responsible decision-making resonates far beyond political spheres. It extends to the very fabric of ensuring the safeguarding and advancement of Christian communities, pivotal constituents of the nation’s cultural and societal identity.”
Honors and positions
editHonorary Consul of Chad Republic in the United States of America [5][16][17]
Faith for Our Planet - Advisory Board Member[18]
North America Chadian Initiative - Board member[5]
Upward African Woman - Director of International Affairs [19]
Publications
editCOP28- Progress or Regression? An Empirical and Historical Comparative Analysis of COP Summits [20][21][22]
References
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- ^ "Nathalie Beasnael". Modern Diplomacy. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Health4Peace". health4peace.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Production, Wave (18 July 2024). "MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Organization to host benefit for rural African clinics". Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Nathalie D. Beasnael". North America Chadian Initiative. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "African NGO: Western Obstruction at COP28 Endangers Global South". Fox 40 (Press release).
- ^ "Natalie Beasnael contributes to health discussions at climate summit in Dubai". rollingout.com. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Hypocrisy of Western reporting on COP28". The Star. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "The Pope's Attack on COP28 Ignores Rights of the Poorest Nations". DC JOURNAL.
- ^ Beasnael, Nathalie (16 April 2024). "Joe Biden Promised a Green Transition. What We Got Was More Drilling". Newsweek. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Beasnael, Nathalie. "Gaza is redefining the Christian vote. Biden and Trump better listen". USA Today. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Beasnael, Nathalie (2024-02-06). "Leading Islamic leader argues Israel-Gaza conflict requires unprecedented moral leadership". nj. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Beasnael, Nathalie (7 February 2024). "Hopeful Horizons: Navigating Towards Free and Fair Elections in Pakistan". nj. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Beasnael, Nathalie (10 November 2023). "The DRC Can Be an Island of Stability for European Interests". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "The DRC Election: A Pivotal Moment for Faith Communities". The World Financial Review. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Nathalie Beasnael appointed Honorary Consul of Chad Republic in USA". Vanguard.
- ^ "Nathalie Beasnael appointed as Honorary Consul of Chad republic in the USA". Gistmania. 2022-02-27. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Advisory Board – Faith For Our Planet (FFOP)". Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "NATHALIE BEASNAEL – Channel A TV Official Website". Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ Üniversitesi, T. C. Üsküdar. "COP28 Progress or Regression?". Üsküdar University. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "COP28 - Progress or Regression?". Caribbean ASEAN Council.
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