Douglas Kihiko, a Nairobi-based graffiti artist and muralist, founded Graffiti Girls Kenya. This organization empowers Kenyan women by involving them in the graffiti scene, providing a platform

Douglas Kihiko, a Nairobi-based graffiti artist and muralist, founded Graffiti Girls Kenya. This organization empowers Kenyan women by involving them in the graffiti scene, providing a platform for creative expression.

Through street art, Graffiti Girls Kenya enables women to share issues affecting them, ensuring their voices are heard. This initiative, highlighting the life-changing impact of art, was presented at a TEDx event.

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Corey Gately discusses how stigma prevents society from effectively addressing addiction. With over 20 years in human services, Ms. Gately holds degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Chemical

Corey Gately discusses how stigma prevents society from effectively addressing addiction. With over 20 years in human services, Ms. Gately holds degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Chemical Dependency, and a Master's from Springfield College.

She currently serves as Clinical Program Coordinator at LRGHealthcare Recovery Clinic, specializing in Medication Assisted Treatment for opiate addiction. Corey is also a Substance Abuse Professional for the Department of Transportation and teaches a Master's level Substance Use course at Plymouth State University. Her expertise includes family dynamics in addiction and advancements in opiate treatment. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Aleyda's quest for belonging began in high school. She found her home in writing and art, and now creates a space to welcome other creators, transformers, and dreamers.

Graduating from

Aleyda's quest for belonging began in high school. She found her home in writing and art, and now creates a space to welcome other creators, transformers, and dreamers.

Graduating from Western in June 2017, she collaborated with communities to combat systems of oppression affecting people of color. Aleyda continues to write and dream.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Kate Bright, founder of Umbra International, champions female bodyguards and modern security. She aims to change perceptions and encourage more individuals to enter the industry, placing elite

Kate Bright, founder of Umbra International, champions female bodyguards and modern security. She aims to change perceptions and encourage more individuals to enter the industry, placing elite female security professionals globally.

Beyond Umbra, Kate is a passionate advocate for Veteran transition into civilian life. She serves on the committee for 'Supporting Wounded Veterans' and is a Veteran aid ambassador.

This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Stigma surrounding female sexuality has created a significant pleasure gap and inequality in intimate spaces. Female pleasure remains a taboo topic, hindering progress towards a sex-positive

Stigma surrounding female sexuality has created a significant pleasure gap and inequality in intimate spaces. Female pleasure remains a taboo topic, hindering progress towards a sex-positive future.

Billie Quinlan, co-founder and CEO of Leika—a platform dedicated to improving women's sexual well-being—addresses this issue. In her TEDx talk, she challenges the status quo, asking uncomfortable questions to confront societal norms around sexuality.

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Yvette Williams MBE of Justice4Grenfell recounts her powerful experience witnessing the Grenfell Tower fire, which propelled her from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a vocal community activist.

Yvette Williams MBE of Justice4Grenfell recounts her powerful experience witnessing the Grenfell Tower fire, which propelled her from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a vocal community activist. She is interviewed by Ben Bailey Smith, also known as Doc Brown.

A North Kensington resident for over 30 years, Yvette boasts extensive community involvement. She has served as a trustee for the Tabernacle Community Centre and Pepper Pot Club, worked with the Mangrove Community Association, and co-founded Operation Black Vote. Her background spans education, criminal justice, and campaigns for Stephen Lawrence and Frank Critchlow.

This inspiring talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Discover more at ted.com/tedx.

We often fear sharing what we value. In his TEDx talk, Avinash, a rising senior at the International School Nido de Aguilas, addresses this fear by proposing shared economies as a powerful

We often fear sharing what we value. In his TEDx talk, Avinash, a rising senior at the International School Nido de Aguilas, addresses this fear by proposing shared economies as a powerful solution.

Drawing from his experience developing a carpooling app for Chile, Avinash demonstrates how shared economies can facilitate community interaction and overcome societal hesitations. He highlights their crucial role in fostering connection and efficiency within communities.

This insightful talk, delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, explores the transformative potential of shared economic models. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

James founded "Phone credit for refugees and displaced people" after an eye-opening trip to Calais. What began as a Facebook group evolved into an organization providing vital phone credit to

James founded "Phone credit for refugees and displaced people" after an eye-opening trip to Calais. What began as a Facebook group evolved into an organization providing vital phone credit to displaced adults and children worldwide. This initiative offers the gift of communication to those separated from family and friends, far from home, and in uncertain circumstances.

The organization has supplied over £700,000 worth of phone credit, enabling people to contact loved ones, stay updated with news, and summon emergency, life-saving assistance. With over 70,000 Facebook followers, their impact is significant. James's talk explores the boundaries of compassion and responsibility, defining community, and how he found a creative solution.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Researcher/Programmer Michalis Vitos and UCL's ExCiteS team developed an app for indigenous Congolese communities to map vital resources and track corporate trespasses. This user-centered

Researcher/Programmer Michalis Vitos and UCL's ExCiteS team developed an app for indigenous Congolese communities to map vital resources and track corporate trespasses. This user-centered technology proved invaluable for protecting both the environment and the planet's most isolated populations.

As a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Vitos has spent five years creating innovative mobile tools for semi-nomadic and non-literate communities in the Congolese rainforest. His research interests include Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Participatory GIS, and Citizen Science. This project was featured in a TEDx talk. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.