Founder & President
Founded a nonprofit impacting 228,000+ people across 16 countries.
Led social awareness campaigns and policy advocacy that shaped housing plans across Ontario.
Hi, I'm Tanner
Bergsma
Youth Advocate Author Speaker Changemaker |
I’m Tanner Bergsma, a Canadian youth advocate, award-winning author, and motivational speaker committed to creating meaningful change.
At just 22, I’ve inspired thousands across more than 30 countries through my work in social justice, mental health advocacy, and community leadership. As founder of Unity Beyond Borders and co-author of the global bestseller Rebirth: Stories of Unyielding Courage, I’ve helped shape policies in six Canadian cities, supported housing initiatives, and empowered young people worldwide.
My goal is simple: to ensure no one is left behind while equipping every audience with hope, courage, and the tools to create lasting impact.
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Impacting 228,000+ lives across 30 countries with hope and action.
Through advocacy, storytelling, and community leadership, Tanner Bergsma has touched the lives of over 228,000 people worldwide. From founding Unity Beyond Borders—a nonprofit supporting mental health and housing initiatives—to co-authoring the international bestseller Rebirth: Stories of Unyielding Courage, Tanner’s work spans 30 countries and drives real change. His efforts have shaped policies in Canadian cities, inspired youth through TEDx talks, housed families in need, and redirected thousands of dollars in food from landfills to communities. Every step of his journey reflects one mission: ensuring no one is left behind.
Turn Adversity Into Achievemen
No One Gets Left Behind
Tanner Bergsma’s mission is simple yet profound: to make sure no one is left behind. As a youth advocate, award-winning author, and global speaker, he has dedicated his life to lifting others through action, not just words. Whether it’s shaping housing policies in Canadian cities, speaking on international stages, or mentoring students to unlock their potential, Tanner leads with compassion, resilience, and determination.
Through Unity Beyond Borders, he has reached over 228,000 people in 30 countries, while his bestselling books and movements like Rebirth have inspired thousands more to discover their inner strength. From helping house families in need to redirecting food from landfills, his impact stretches far beyond borders and statistics. Every initiative Tanner takes on reflects his unwavering belief that everyone deserves dignity, opportunity, and hope. His promise remains constant—to leave no one behind.
As one of Canada’s rising changemakers, Tanner Bergsma has built an extraordinary record of service and leadership. He is the founder of Unity Beyond Borders, a nonprofit that has delivered mental health and housing support to thousands, and a co-author of the international bestseller Rebirth: Stories of Unyielding Courage, featured on over 60 media outlets worldwide.
Tanner’s dedication extends across multiple leadership roles—Board Member and Secretary of Peel Cheshire Homes, Director of Lived Experience at Enactus Laurier, and Youth Ambassador with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. His advocacy has helped shape housing policies in more than six Ontario cities, contributed to long-term urban planning, and supported national movements for truth, reconciliation, and equality
Education and Experience
philanthropist
Spoke a the Human right act in Canada 2025
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Board Member & Secretary
Volunteered governance leadership and supported community programs for people with disabilities.
Co-author
Co-authored "Rebirth" , "Finding The Light Within" a book that challenges limits and empowers readers to embrace new beginnings.
Youth Ambassador
Advanced truth and reconciliation efforts across Canada.
Each of these experiences has shaped Tanner into a resilient leader, compassionate advocate, and global voice for change. From housing families in need to influencing city policies, launching nonprofits, and guiding community programs, every role has deepened his understanding of what it means to serve with purpose.
Through speaking on international stages, mentoring young leaders, and advancing social movements, he continues to bring people together around hope, action, and lasting impact. His mission is simple yet unwavering: to create spaces of dignity, opportunity, and empowerment so that no one is ever left behind.
Resilient Leader
Turning personal adversity into a platform for global change.
Compassionate Advocate
Championing dignity, equality, and opportunity for all.
Global Voice
Inspiring audiences across 30+ countries with hope and action.
Innovative Changemaker
Shaping policies, programs, and movements that create lasting impact.
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