Fortune Forum staged its first philanthropic summit on 26th September 2006 to assist major humanitarian causes and campaigns worldwide, comprising; heads of the world’s largest foundations, global leaders, celebrities and influential entrepreneurs as its members. The Summit is hosted as a Gala Dinner Forum, in an intimate glamorous setting, and notably had a clear philanthropic agenda. The Summit marked the launch of the Club.

As the sustainability of the planet becomes increasingly threatened the contributions made by Philanthropists, Private Individuals and Entrepreneurs have growing significance. The Forum exists to provide unique opportunities to bring these groups together, at the highest level, to support key initiatives that address global poverty, climate change and worldwide health.

This shared platform is an innovative way of pooling the expertise and resources of some of the world's best NGO’s. This will make our social investment more efficient by saving on event and administration costs. We showcase exceptional and carefully selected identifiable projects which deliver long-term development solutions. Our donor's pledges of support are directed to these measurable projects to make an immediate and demonstrable impact.

Fortune Forum is a not-for-profit, non-political organization and so all proceeds from the Forum go to charities, aid organizations and development programs. The Summit is a platform for eminent speakers and music legends to foster generosity, to mobilize international solidarity and to send a message to promote a culture of giving.  

The world's greatest philanthropists are today's agents of change and decisive policy-makers. The Summit will augment philanthropic power and advance the moral duty of social investment for global development. Our future resides in the creative force of the interrelated global goals which embody the message, that is, Fortune Forum.

An historic evening of spectacular entertainment, dining and inspiration to
fund the projects which can transform our world.

Tuesday, 26th September 2006
Old Billingsgate, London
 

Former US President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker and was honoured with the British Red Cross Humanity Fellowship Award. Michael Douglas, actor and UN Messenger for Peace, made the stunning presentation. For details of the presentation go to http://www.redcross.org.uk/news.asp?id=62350&cachefixer= The event highlighted the need to take action to tackle the pressing issues of global poverty, environmental sustainability and worldwide health to a glittering array of influential entrepreneurs, captains of industry, global leaders, media moguls and celebrity activists.
 

The work of the British Red Cross, African Renaissance, WaterAid and Alliance for a New Humanity were showcased side by side on a shared platform to highlight these global issues which co-exist. These formidable organisations are working to actively find solutions to the most defining challenges of our time. The campaigning of which cannot be accomplished by one nation or one organisation alone. 

The evening raised awareness of, and funding for, many essential projects including emergency aid relief, notably buying ambulances for the British Red Cross, purchasing tree planting for African Renaissance and providing clean water projects for WaterAid. Deepak Chopra, the renowned spiritualist, to deliver his message of instilling a culture of peace. Deepak Chopra and Dave Stewart performed a special peace music jam.   

                                         

The guests were mesmerised by a much long awaited performance by Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens. He gave a poignant speech about his children’s charity, Small Kindness. What a finale to an evening of inspiration, entertainment and real pledges to actively contribute to the global efforts. Impersonators of 'The Rat Pack' smoothly rounded off the evening.   

Fortune Forum has benfited from the reach and impact that our partipating luminaries have brought to attract massive media coverage which has amplified awareness at the global level. This advocacy has stressed importance to both our supporters and policy makers at the political level.

The event aimed to inspire and engage exceptional individuals and corporations to become drivers of social change and to compliment the work of major charities and governments in a powerful way. This launch event will serve as a prelude to more focused and intimate high-level events where these leaders can join forces to harness their power, ideas and influence.

'The Fortune Forum Code - For a Sustainable Future' book was launched at this inaugural event. For further details, please click on 'The Code' page.