Why solving global issues is more accessible than we think (w/ Angeline Murimirwa)

Why solving global issues is more accessible than we think (w/ Angeline Murimirwa)

Author: TED September 30, 2024 Duration: 35:26

Solving the world’s biggest problems can seem impossible. But, Angeline Murimirwa — the CEO of Camfed, a pan-African movement revolutionizing education for girls — makes the case that the best solutions are often more straightforward than we realize. When Angie was growing up, a girl receiving an education was the exception, not the rule. Today, Angie works to make sure that going to school is the norm for all children. Angie shares with Chris how the very program she runs changed her life trajectory — and how we can solve global issues by trusting people with lived experience.

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