Double-Take: Giving Back, with Sir Magdi Yacoub and Meta’s Fares Akkad

One of the themes that often comes up on the show is giving back to the community. Today I wanted to highlight two guests who instantly come to mind when talking about giving back—the incredible heart surgeon, Sir Magdi Yacoub and META’s Regional Director, Fares Akkad. This episode is part of our new segment, Double-Take, where I take a deep-dive into a single topic and connect the dots between some of our best conversations.When I spoke to Fares in late 2023, he had just come back from visiting the Za’atari Refugee Camp, where Meta has established a digital literacy program.And while Professor Yacoub already had a distinguished career as a cardiothoracic surgeon, he’s leaving behind an even bigger legacy through his charity, Chain of Hope, building long-term impact on the lives of the children in developing communities.Chapters0:00 The theme of ‘Giving Back’ to the Community0:50 Fares Akkad’s work with Za’atari Refugee Camp5:03 Sir Magdi Yacoub’s legacy with Chain of Hope8:24 Establishing Sustainable Hospitals12:54 Community-Centric Healthcare13:46 Rwanda: A New Hope