[2] He is recognized as the first United Nations Goodwill Ambassador authorized to combat AIDS in Ukraine and is the founder of the NGO "SOS Racism!"

His father, Adnan Harfouch, a professor of Arabic literature, and his mother, Najwa El Hajj, a school director.

[citation needed] During 2003, Harfouch and his brother launched the Paparazzi magazine, focusing on the lives of show business celebrities and policymakers.

His key objectives in this capacity were to enhance the channel's ratings, broaden its audience base, and revitalize its programming with new shows like Miss CIS.

[6][7] Between March 2010 and June 2013, Walid Harfouch served as the Deputy General Director of the Ukrainian public broadcaster NTKU.

[11] The collaboration with Radio France International (RFI) [12] enabled broadcasts in French, English, and Arabic, as well as Russian and Ukrainian.

He played a significant role in the establishment of a bronze monument in memory of AIDS, victims, inaugurated with the presence of the then UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

Consequently, the song "Protect Life," composed by Omar Harfouch and produced by Walid, became renowned as the anthem of the anti-AIDS in Ukraine.

spearheaded numerous public events, including the March Against Racism, which garnered widespread attention and political support.

As a result of the march and with the backing of Ukrainian deputy Anna German Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a bill was proposed, modeled on the French version, to intensify penalties for instances of racism, antisemitism, and xenophobia.

[14] In 2008, Walid Harfouch converted to Orthodoxy, while maintaining a philosophical adherence to Buddhism and embracing all religions that promote love.