THE POWER TO HEAL: CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS AND DR. DENIS MUKWEGE ON HUMANITARIAN CRISES - Join the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center for a special fireside chat featuring Chef José Andrés, humanitarian, restaurateur, and founder of World Central Kitchen, and Dr. Denis Mukwege, gynecological surgeon, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Sakharov Prize recipient, and founder and president of Panzi Hospital and Foundation in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Drawing on their extensive experience responding to conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and public health emergencies, these two global humanitarian leaders will explore how civil society can bring attention to forgotten crises, strengthen support for affected communities, and help shape policies that promote resilience and recovery. The discussion will also examine the broader challenge of sustaining international engagement in protracted and often overlooked humanitarian emergencies.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE - 09/18/2026