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Dr. Ehsan Hoque
Child Rights Activist & Speaker
Dr. Ehsan Hoque is an award-winning medical doctor, social entrepreneur and child rights activist who has devoted his life to serving humanity. In addition to his role as founder and Honorary Executive Director of Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI), Dr. Hoque is an experienced public speaker who inspires his audiences to lead lives of purpose.
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Dr. Ehsan Hoque is sought out in professional circles for his leadership experience and customized consultations. He is known for his dynamic personality and way with words, which motivate people to step beyond their limitations and reach their greatest potential.
Book him to speak on any of the following topics, or have him design a talk according to your group's interests and needs.
Motivation
- Self-discipline
- Time management
Leadership
- Self Confidence
- Motivating Others
Parenting
- Responsibility
- Volunteerism
"Real joy comes not from ease of life, wealth, or the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile for another."
Dr. Ehsan Hoque
What Friends Are Saying …

Brian M. DeBroff, M.D., F.A.C.S.
It is a great pleasure and a special honor to have known Dr. Ehsan Hoque for more than 20 years. Through his passion and tireless devotion, he has helped provide healthcare and education for thousands of children and prevented thousands more from suffering from the ravages of child labor. Dr. Hoque is a motivator, a national and international role model, a remarkable father, a physician, human rights activist, and a person of great integrity. He is an inspiration to me and continues to prove his resilience and his drive by moving DCI forward and creating incredible, positive change in the world.
Brian M. DeBroff, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Peter Salovey
As Yale’s President, I am proud of DCI’s inception at the University nearly two decades ago and the significant forum it has established for advancing the cause of child rights. DCI’s Conference on Child Rights & Sight has become one of the most successful international conferences in Connecticut, positioning Yale University as a central location in a global campaign for the defense of children. The partnership between DCI and Yale is built on shared values and has proven to be deeply and reciprocally fruitful. I highly appreciate the leadership of Dr. Ehsan Hoque who made all this possible. He is an excellent leader whom we all are proud to have the opportunity to work with.
Peter Salovey

Richard Blumenthal
I applaud the efforts and leadership of Dr. Ehsan Hoque of Distressed Children & Infants International for his long-standing commitment to improving the lives of children worldwide, including his unwavering effort to ensure that all is being done to protect and promote child vision and eye health. I am proud to support Dr. Hoque’s critical mission, and look forward to following and supporting their important cause.
Richard Blumenthal

Sabina Yasmin
As Goodwill Ambassador of Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI), I have had the great honor of getting to know Dr. Ehsan Hoque over the years. I have traveled all over the world with him and am always amazed to see the vast network of people who love and respect him deeply for his integrity, passion and commitment to this humanitarian cause. Moreover, I have seen him work tirelessly, day and night, to make a change in even one more child’s life. His passion is contagious, and his organization is extraordinary.
Sabina Yasmin

Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen
It has been a great honor for me to be a part of Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI) since its founding by Dr. Ehsan Hoque in 2003. Under Dr. Hoque’s extraordinary leadership, DCI is achieving miracles through partnerships and collaborations with many other organizations and individuals. I am inspired and motivated by the work that DCI does, and by Dr. Hoque because of his infinite dedication to help those in need and his enduring love for the people and country of Bangladesh.
Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen

Babita Akhtar
As Goodwill Ambassador of DCI, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Dr. Ehsan Hoque over the past decade. Through his extraordinary dedication and hard work, DCI has been able to establish a stable and transparent support system, and is helping thousands of children and their families in Bangladesh. Dr. Hoque is a man of highest integrity, who selflessly gives his time and effort to helping others more than any other person I have ever known. As Goodwill Ambassador for DCI, I am extremely proud of Dr. Hoque’s achievements and privileged to be a part of his endeavors.