Dr. Shoshan Haran

Dr. Shoshan Haran is a humanitarian leader and the founder of FairPlanet, a nonprofit dedicated to providing smallholder farmers in developing countries with food and economic security. Her life’s work was met with unimaginable tragedy on October 7, 2023, when she was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri and held hostage in Gaza for fifty days alongside her daughter and grandchildren. Despite the murder of her husband and close family members during the attack, Dr. Haran has emerged as a powerful global witness. In her book, Mission in Captivity, she shares a profound story of survival and resilience that transcends politics. By testifying before international bodies and sharing her journey with audiences worldwide, she has become a vital voice for humanity, alerting the world to the universal threat of terrorism and the enduring power of hope.