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Yusra Mardini

Refugee Olympic Swimmer & Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR

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Yusra Mardini Biography

Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini was appointed the youngest ever Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in April 2017, aged just 19. She advocates for refugees globally through sharing her own inspiring story and has become a powerful voice for the forcibly displaced across the world and an example of the resilience and determination to rebuild lives and positively contribute to host communities.

Mardini fled conflict in Syria when she was just a teenager and made the treacherous sea journey to Europe with her sister, Sara. The engine on their boat stopped working mid-crossing and the sisters and two others jumped into the water and, for several hours guided the dingy to safety, saving the lives of everyone onboard.

After finding refuge in Germany, Mardini was selected to compete at Rio 2016 as part of the first ever Refugee Olympic Team. Having written about her struggle with being called refugee she became the proud flagbearer for the team. She was catapulted on to the world’s stage and subsequently went on to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly, meet the Pope and be honoured with several awards. Mardini competed once again for the Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020.

Mardini’s incredible story is told in her memoir "Butterfly: From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope and Triumph" and in the Netflix film The Swimmers, released in November 2022.

In her role as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Mardini has shared her personal experience and her passion for refugee rights and inclusion with audiences from school children to CEOs, from thought leaders to heads of state. She has given key note speeches at Google Zeitgeist, WE Day, the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Global Women’s Forum and many other world stages. She also supports UNHCR campaigns, events and fundraising activities through extensive media and social media, including interviews with UNHCR Special Envoy Angeline Jolie for TIME, Olympic Swimmer Katie Ledecky for Discovery, CNN, MBC, BBC

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Butterfly: From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope, and Triumph

Butterfly: From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope, and Triumph

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    Speaking fees for Yusra Mardini, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Yusra Mardini charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Yusra Mardini, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Yusra Mardini for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Yusra Mardini for your next private or corporate function.
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Refugee Olympic Swimmer & Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR

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Yusra Mardini Biography

Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini was appointed the youngest ever Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in April 2017, aged just 19. She advocates for refugees globally through sharing her own inspiring story and has become a powerful voice for the forcibly displaced across the world and an example of the resilience and determination to rebuild lives and positively contribute to host communities.

Mardini fled conflict in Syria when she was just a teenager and made the treacherous sea journey to Europe with her sister, Sara. The engine on their boat stopped working mid-crossing and the sisters and two others jumped into the water and, for several hours guided the dingy to safety, saving the lives of everyone onboard.

After finding refuge in Germany, Mardini was selected to compete at Rio 2016 as part of the first ever Refugee Olympic Team. Having written about her struggle with being called refugee she became the proud flagbearer for the team. She was catapulted on to the world’s stage and subsequently went on to address world leaders at the UN General Assembly, meet the Pope and be honoured with several awards. Mardini competed once again for the Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020.

Mardini’s incredible story is told in her memoir "Butterfly: From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope and Triumph" and in the Netflix film The Swimmers, released in November 2022.

In her role as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Mardini has shared her personal experience and her passion for refugee rights and inclusion with audiences from school children to CEOs, from thought leaders to heads of state. She has given key note speeches at Google Zeitgeist, WE Day, the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Global Women’s Forum and many other world stages. She also supports UNHCR campaigns, events and fundraising activities through extensive media and social media, including interviews with UNHCR Special Envoy Angeline Jolie for TIME, Olympic Swimmer Katie Ledecky for Discovery, CNN, MBC, BBC

Yusra Mardini Videos

  • The Real Yusra Mardini Reacts To The Film Based On Her Life
    The Swimmers’ Nathalie Issa and the real-life Yusra Mardini break down their favourite scenes from the film. Based on a true story, The Swimmers...
  • Stronger Together - A home for everyone | Yusra Mardini | TEDxIITPatnaLive
    Yusra Mardini, the vivacious Olympian, shares a story about dreams, setbacks and determination. Yusra gives us an overview of her journey from a 9...
  • Getting to Know Yusra Mardini
    Yusra Mardini--athlete, Syrian refugee, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador--talked to me about swimming in the Olympics and her rigorous training...

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  • How to book Yusra Mardini?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Yusra Mardini for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Yusra Mardini, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Yusra Mardini or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Yusra Mardini?

    Speaking fees for Yusra Mardini, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Yusra Mardini charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Yusra Mardini, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Yusra Mardini?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Yusra Mardini for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Yusra Mardini for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Yusra Mardini or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Yusra Mardini or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Yusra Mardini is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Yusra Mardini for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Yusra Mardini generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Simone Biles, Shannon Miller, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jessica Long and Sylvia Acevedo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yusra Mardini for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Yusra Mardini Speaker Videos

  • The Real Yusra Mardini Reacts To The Film Based On Her Life
    The Swimmers’ Nathalie Issa and the real-life Yusra Mardini break down their favourite scenes from the film. Based on a true story, The Swimmers follows two young sisters who embark on a harrowing...
    Stronger Together - A home for everyone | Yusra Mardini | TEDxIITPatnaLive
    Yusra Mardini, the vivacious Olympian, shares a story about dreams, setbacks and determination. Yusra gives us an overview of her journey from a 9 yr old aspiring swimmer to being selected for the...
  • Getting to Know Yusra Mardini
    Yusra Mardini--athlete, Syrian refugee, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador--talked to me about swimming in the Olympics and her rigorous training schedule, her life in Syria, meeting refugees from other...
    This Olympic athlete swam for her life, and is now helping other refugees
    Syrian refugee, Olympic athlete and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini visits Sicily to meet refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom have made dangerous crossings similar to that which Yusra...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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