African Renaissance and Diaspora Network
At the invitation of Anni Huang, President and Founder of the World Madam Foundation, Zhang Hong was honored as a Special Guest at the High-Level event on 13 March in New York, part of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. During the event, he received the prestigious World Arts and Culture Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary achievements.
During the event, Anni Huang and I met with Zhang Hong to discuss how he can lend his voice and talents to the Campaign to Give A Red Card to All Forms of Discrimination and Violence Against Women and Girls. This campaign serves as an entry point to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by advocating for gender equality and social justice. (See accompanying photo.)
Zhang Hong’s story is nothing short of legendary. Born into a family with three blind members, he never let the loss of sight define his destiny. With an unbreakable spirit and relentless determination, he conquered the world’s highest peak — Mount Everest. His remarkable feat has captured global attention, with coverage by major media outlets like BBC, CNN, AP, New York Times, and CCTV.
His journey was immortalized in the documentary “Invisible Summit”, which has earned international and domestic accolades. In a world without sight, Zhang Hong turned darkness into a force of light, igniting hope and resilience in the hearts of countless people. His story is a powerful reminder that true vision comes from the heart and spirit, inspiring us all to dream beyond limitations.
