On this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Sean Littman sits down with Véronique Bourbeau, CEO and Founder of Run for Humanity, for a conversation about endurance, clean water, and creative nonprofit leadership.
Véronique’s journey into humanitarian work began long before founding her organization. From volunteering at age 12 to later working as a journalist in Senegal, she was confronted firsthand with the realities of inequity — including the stark difference between having access to clean water and not.
Run for Humanity was born at the intersection of two passions: humanitarian work and ultra-distance running. Véronique’s mission now centers on helping communities break the poverty cycle through access to water, agriculture, education, and the unifying power of running. Her long-term goal is bold: to become the first woman to run across Africa alongside communities to celebrate water and freedom.
Run for Humanity is a humanitarian nonprofit dedicated to helping communities escape cycles of poverty by addressing foundational needs: access to clean water, sustainable agriculture, education, and community empowerment through sport.
Founded by Véronique Bourbeau, the organization blends advocacy, endurance athletics, and development work to draw global attention to local challenges. Through on-the-ground partnerships and innovative funding strategies, Run for Humanity seeks to expand both impact and opportunity in the communities it serves.
