Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli, and Rabia Hussain enjoyed freedoms in Afghanistan, pursuing education and work. Joining Ascend, a nonprofit teaching leadership and rock climbing, allowed them to

Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli, and Rabia Hussain enjoyed freedoms in Afghanistan, pursuing education and work. Joining Ascend, a nonprofit teaching leadership and rock climbing, allowed them to explore their country's mountains. When the Taliban seized power in August 2021, Ascend became their only chance to escape the restrictive regime.

As Ascend women resettled globally with host families, Yosemite Search and Rescue members Merryn Venugopal and Michelle Pellette invited them to Yosemite. There, they found safe reunion, solace in the climbing community, and a vital connection to home while building new lives.

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This B-roll footage, lasting 11 minutes and 31 seconds, captures highlights from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6-7 July 2023.

The video features a range

This B-roll footage, lasting 11 minutes and 31 seconds, captures highlights from the ITU AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6-7 July 2023.

The video features a range of content, including keynote speeches by figures like Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, panel discussions with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Google DeepMind COO Lili Ibrahim, and robotics demonstrations. Other segments cover talks on AI solutions for climate change and health, cross-regional collaboration, and insights from representatives of the White House and United Nations.

Marina Testino, Creative Director and Artivist at Point Off View, Inc., discusses circular design, emphasizing progress over perfection. She also highlights social media's positive impact on

Marina Testino, Creative Director and Artivist at Point Off View, Inc., discusses circular design, emphasizing progress over perfection. She also highlights social media's positive impact on driving change and the potential of clothing rental.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions the circular economy. This design-driven concept eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

For more insights, subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's YouTube channel. Discover their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Rebecca Solnit, writer, historian and one of today’s most influential feminist thinkers, is the author of "Men Explain Things to Me", an essay that gave voice and gave a name to an

Rebecca Solnit, writer, historian and one of today’s most influential feminist thinkers, is the author of "Men Explain Things to Me", an essay that gave voice and gave a name to an experience shared by millions of women worldwide. In this conversation, Solnit reflects on feminism today, on the narratives that sustain inequality and on the need to rethink our relationship with nature, culture and one another through a collective and transformative lens. An interview by writer Marina Espasa.

At TEDxBonn, Marina Ponti, Director of the UN SDG Action Campaign, discussed the revolutionary ideas behind the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She explored what it means to #TurnItAround

At TEDxBonn, Marina Ponti, Director of the UN SDG Action Campaign, discussed the revolutionary ideas behind the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She explored what it means to #TurnItAround for social and climate justice, guiding us to sustain our world and ourselves for people and the planet.

A key architect of the UN Millennium Campaign, Ms. Ponti brings over a decade of experience in global campaigns, building multi-stakeholder coalitions, and forging partnerships. She has published numerous articles on development topics, including SDGs, gender equality, and human rights.

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

An interview was conducted with Manuel Marina Breyesse, a distinguished Cardiologist and the CEO and Co-Founder of IDOVEN.

This discussion took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023,

An interview was conducted with Manuel Marina Breyesse, a distinguished Cardiologist and the CEO and Co-Founder of IDOVEN.

This discussion took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Kitchens, while producing delicious food, are also significant contributors to global warming due to increasing food waste. This growing threat has inspired professional chef Marina to share

Kitchens, while producing delicious food, are also significant contributors to global warming due to increasing food waste. This growing threat has inspired professional chef Marina to share practical tips for reducing your "FoodPrint" through improved eating and cooking habits.

Marina aims to transform the current food system and drastically cut food-related carbon emissions. Her extensive experience, from Michelin-starred restaurants to local kitchens, revealed widespread food wastage and unsustainable consumer practices. She is dedicated to making a positive change.

This insightful talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear and stress. To nurture happiness during these unprecedented times, Dr. Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and professor at

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear and stress. To nurture happiness during these unprecedented times, Dr. Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and professor at UC Berkeley, joins INFORUM. He will share stories, tips, and resources to help listeners cope with challenges like social distancing, financial stress, and how to thrive.

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