Learn English with Rihanna INCREDIBLE Speech at Harvard University - English Subtitles

Summary

In a heartfelt speech at Harvard, the honoree expresses gratitude and humility for the recognition received. From childhood dreams of helping children in Africa to establishing a charity at 18, their journey is marked by personal loss and inspiration. The Claret Line Foundation, born from their grandmother's battle with cancer, aims to impact lives, emphasizing that humanitarianism is accessible to all, regardless of wealth or fame. The speaker challenges the audience to commit to helping at least one person or cause, highlighting the power of shared compassion.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The speaker expresses gratitude for being honored at Harvard University and acknowledges the support of Dr. Counter and the Harvard Foundation.
• 🌍 The speaker's early inspiration to help came from seeing commercials of children suffering in other parts of the world, sparking a desire to save children's lives.
• 💡 A childhood dream to become rich and help sick children globally eventually led to the establishment of a charity organization at the age of 18.
• 🤝 The speaker collaborated with other organizations and was deeply affected by the loss of a young girl named Nina Amina to leukemia, which inspired further philanthropic efforts.
• 💔 The loss of the speaker's grandmother to cancer was a driving force behind the establishment of the Claret Line Foundation.
• 🌟 The Claret Line Foundation's mission is to impact as many lives as possible, emphasizing that change can start with helping just one person.
• 🤔 The speaker challenges the audience to redefine what it means to be a humanitarian, stating that it doesn't require wealth, fame, or a college education.
• 👫 The speaker encourages starting with helping one's neighbor or someone in the community, emphasizing the importance of small acts of kindness.
• 🌱 The speaker issues a challenge to the audience to commit to helping one person, one organization, or one situation that resonates with them.
• 💐 The speaker is presented with flowers as a token of appreciation for their compassion and philanthropy from the children of Cambridge.
• 🎉 The program concludes with a thank you to the audience and an encouragement to have a nice evening.

Q & A

What significant achievement is the speaker acknowledging at the beginning of the transcript?

The speaker is acknowledging the honor of being recognized by Harvard University, expressing gratitude to Dr. Counter, the Harvard Foundation, and the university itself.

What was the speaker's childhood aspiration when watching TV commercials about children in need?

The speaker's childhood aspiration was to save all the children in Africa by saving up 25 cents, with the hope of helping sick children all over the world once they grew up and became rich.

At what age did the speaker start their career in America?

The speaker started their career in America at the age of seventeen.

What was the name of the charity organization the speaker started at the age of 18?

The specific name of the charity organization is not mentioned in the transcript.

What significant event in the speaker's life led to the establishment of the 'claret line l foundation'?

The speaker's grandmother, Clara Brat, lost her battle with cancer, which became the driving force behind the establishment of the 'claret line l foundation'.

What is the mission of the 'claret line l foundation'?

The mission of the 'claret line l foundation' is to impact as many lives as possible, starting with just one.

What does the speaker believe is the key to being a humanitarian?

The speaker believes that being a humanitarian does not require being rich, famous, or college-educated; it starts with helping one's neighbor or someone in need without expecting anything in return.

What challenge does the speaker issue to the audience?

The speaker challenges the audience to make a commitment to help one person, one organization, or one situation that touches their heart.

What was the speaker's grandmother's advice on sharing resources?

The speaker's grandmother advised that if you have a dollar, there is plenty to share.

What token of appreciation was presented to the speaker on behalf of the children of Cambridge?

The speaker was presented with flowers as a token of appreciation for their compassion, philanthropy, and music.

What is the overall message the speaker conveys about helping others?

The overall message is that everyone has the opportunity and the ability to help someone else, and that humanitarianism starts with small acts of kindness towards those around us.