Rahma Rachdi
- Director
- Producer
Rahma Sophia Rachdi is a trailblazing political journalist and change maker, working from a wheelchair with fearless conviction.
For the past two decades, she has served as Chief Correspondent in Paris, covering the French Presidency and the Prime Minister's office for a major U.S. news agency - making her the first and only disabled journalist in that role for over 20 years. She also sits on the Board of Directors of the French Press Club, where she continues to advocate for media inclusion.
A former scientist holding a Ph.D. in Microbiology, she also earned an MBA, a Master's degree in Economics, and was awarded a prestigious fellowship in European Affairs from the ENA (École Nationale d'Administration).
Renowned for both her scientific publications and hard-hitting journalism across print and television, Rahma coined the widely recognized term "Format Normandie" and has contributed her expertise as a consultant to leading corporations and global think tanks in finance and geopolitics.
A sought-after international speaker and moderator, she regularly leads and contributes to high-level forums such as UNESCO, the Normandy World Peace Forum, and the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society.
Since becoming a wheelchair user, Rahma has championed a powerful, co-creative vision of disability inclusion, founding the NGO Union Minority Plus, a pioneering platform that promotes visibility of people with disabilities across media, politics, entertainment, and tech.
She has also created 13 humorous short films tackling the subject of disability and inclusion (see IMDb), including the mockumentary "Handibroken Fantoms (LOL)", which was screened at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September 2023.
Now, she is preparing to launch "The Good Samaritan", a first-of-its-kind mobile app powered by AI and gamification. The app connects Helpers and Helpers (people with disabilities or elderly individuals) through geolocation, offering real-time assistance anywhere in the world. Help is rewarded through tokens that can be redeemed for gifts or exclusive experiences - making solidarity feel like a game. The app is inclusive, multilingual (available in 6 languages), and has been recognized for its innovation and humanity.
Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including the World Humanitarian Drive Peace & Journalism Award, presented at the UK Parliament - a testament to her tireless efforts in bridging journalism, tech, and social impact.
For the past two decades, she has served as Chief Correspondent in Paris, covering the French Presidency and the Prime Minister's office for a major U.S. news agency - making her the first and only disabled journalist in that role for over 20 years. She also sits on the Board of Directors of the French Press Club, where she continues to advocate for media inclusion.
A former scientist holding a Ph.D. in Microbiology, she also earned an MBA, a Master's degree in Economics, and was awarded a prestigious fellowship in European Affairs from the ENA (École Nationale d'Administration).
Renowned for both her scientific publications and hard-hitting journalism across print and television, Rahma coined the widely recognized term "Format Normandie" and has contributed her expertise as a consultant to leading corporations and global think tanks in finance and geopolitics.
A sought-after international speaker and moderator, she regularly leads and contributes to high-level forums such as UNESCO, the Normandy World Peace Forum, and the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society.
Since becoming a wheelchair user, Rahma has championed a powerful, co-creative vision of disability inclusion, founding the NGO Union Minority Plus, a pioneering platform that promotes visibility of people with disabilities across media, politics, entertainment, and tech.
She has also created 13 humorous short films tackling the subject of disability and inclusion (see IMDb), including the mockumentary "Handibroken Fantoms (LOL)", which was screened at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September 2023.
Now, she is preparing to launch "The Good Samaritan", a first-of-its-kind mobile app powered by AI and gamification. The app connects Helpers and Helpers (people with disabilities or elderly individuals) through geolocation, offering real-time assistance anywhere in the world. Help is rewarded through tokens that can be redeemed for gifts or exclusive experiences - making solidarity feel like a game. The app is inclusive, multilingual (available in 6 languages), and has been recognized for its innovation and humanity.
Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including the World Humanitarian Drive Peace & Journalism Award, presented at the UK Parliament - a testament to her tireless efforts in bridging journalism, tech, and social impact.
