He's transforming the world on- and off-screen 🎬
From becoming on-screen characters to supporting young people in shaping their own futures.
We’re excited to announce that @forestwhitaker is joining us in Cape Town this November! 🎉
Forest built a career on transformation. Deep immersion. Full commitment. Becoming entirely part of the worlds he portrayed — through research, discipline, and lived detail.
Similarly, his own life evolved and transformed.
An injury changed his direction early on. Sport became opera training. Opera became acting. Forest became globally recognised and award-winning, including an Oscar and a BAFTA.
As his career evolved, so did his purpose.
Through his organisation @whitaker_peace , he now works with young people in communities affected by conflict — including in South Africa — supporting skills, opportunity, and leadership pathways that last beyond a single moment on stage.
We are honoured to welcome him as a Counsellor at the One Young World Summit Cape Town, 2026. 🇿🇦
🔔 Stay tuned for more iconic Counsellor announcements!
#OneYoungWorld #OYW26 #ForestWhitaker #CapeTown #Peacebuilding #Leadership
Bringing the world’s most urgent conversations to the forefront, from sustainability to culture; from peace and security, to human rights.
The SDG Media Zone, organized by the UN Department of Global Communications in collaboration with the PVBLIC Foundation, continues to connect voices across borders and sectors in a time when we need to create bridges and spark action. #SDGLive
Black history is central to the story of America and to the ongoing pursuit of justice and peace.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, WPDI’s Founder and CEO, @forestwhitaker reflects on why the histories we acknowledge shape the kind of society we build, and why lasting peace must be rooted in dignity and equality.
At WPDI, we remain committed to advancing education, opportunity, and inclusion in the communities we serve around the world.
Swipe to read Forest’s op-ed, or use the link in our bio!
Violence cannot be our answer. Toughness cannot be our identity. Courage, compassion, and human dignity are the path forward. Let’s honor those we lost by choosing to be better humans.
Even in the hardest places, I’ve seen resilience, dignity, and hope.
I echo @antonioguterres ’ call: peace is possible, and as we enter a new year, may we continue believing in a more peaceful world.
On #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King’s vision of justice, dignity, and opportunity for all.
Read Founder and CEO, Forest Whitaker’s reflection on how investing in young people helps carry that dream forward through the link in bio! 🕊️
I’m grateful to have received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Joy Awards 2026 last night. This honor is a reflection of the extraordinary people I’ve had the privilege to work with throughout my journey. Storytelling has opened doors to so many lives, cultures, and experiences and at its heart, it is about our shared humanity. #joyawards #riyadhseason @turki
In his #HumanRightsDay reflections, WPDI Founder and CEO, @forestwhitaker reminds us that human rights are carried in the steady moments that make life whole. This is the meaning of “Our Everyday Essentials.”
Read more through the link in our bio!
