Lisa Lovatt-Smith

Former Editor at Vogue, founder of the NGO OrphanAid Africa. Social Entrepreneur

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Spanish

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Spain

Madrid

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Who Is Lisa Lovatt-Smith?

Lisa Lovatt-Smith is a renowned former director of Vogue, author of design books, and a leading social entrepreneur. Her career began in the world of journalism and fashion, where she left an indelible mark as an editor for iconic magazines like Vogue and Architectural Digest. However, her life took a transformative turn when she founded Orphanage Africa, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children in Ghana. Her work has become a global inspiration and a model for social impact.

What is her Background?

Between 1985 and 2002, Lisa Lovatt-Smith served as editor for the British and Spanish editions of Vogue, as well as Architectural Digest. During this time, she also contributed to prestigious outlets like The Times, Independent, and El País, while authoring over a dozen books. In 2002, her life took a significant turn after volunteering at an orphanage in Ghana. Deeply moved by the experience, she founded Orphanage Africa (now OrphanAid Africa), an organization that advocates for family- and community-based care for children, in line with UNICEF and UN policies. Since then, Lisa has led impactful initiatives to provide education, protection, and support to thousands of children and families in Ghana.

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What Are Her Conferences Like?

Lisa Lovatt-Smith’s conferences are inspiring, insightful, and transformative. Drawing from her personal journey, she blends heartfelt stories with in-depth analysis of social change and the power of collective action. Her style is authentic, passionate, and relatable, offering audiences a unique perspective as well as practical tools to create impact within their own communities. Lisa addresses topics such as purpose-driven leadership, community empowerment, and the importance of human values in a globalized world.

Selection of Conferences

From Glamour to Social Change: My journey from Vogue to Ghana

In this talk, Lisa shares her extraordinary story of leaving the luxury and fashion world to dedicate herself to transforming lives in Africa. A compelling message about courage, purpose, and the power of radically changing one’s life to serve others.

Purpose-Driven Leadership: Inspiring sustainable change

Lisa explores how leadership can transcend personal success to create collective and sustainable impact. Drawing on her experience with OrphanAid Africa, she offers insights into leading with empathy, vision, and social responsibility.

Empowering Communities: The OrphanAid Africa model

A deep dive into the strategies used to strengthen families and communities in Ghana. Lisa discusses how education, community support, and international collaboration can change lives and prevent the institutionalization of children.

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