Forced Migration and Resilience: How Countries Stand to Benefit | Miguel Rozo | TEDxTerryTalks
His family a victim of of political persecution, and even a kidnapping attempt on himself, Miguel talks about how an immigrants’ resilience to move forward compels…
Read articleMind the Gap: Access Barriers from Lab to Patient | Lingxi Li and Angela Ji | TEDxTerryTalks
This talk by Lingxi and Angela, will focus on pharmaceutical access barriers that affect patients worldwide. By sharing their personal experiences and their expertise, these two…
Read articleA Journey of Purpose: From Refugee Camp to University | Rhoda Philip | TEDxTerryTalks
Rhoda was born in a displaced peoples’ camp and at the age of 9 was moved to one of the world’s largest refugee camps (Kakuma). Here,…
Read articleKe Nako! Changing the African Conversation | Malaika Kapur & Kuzi Mutonga | TEDxTerryTalks
This talk offers a refreshing perspective on Africa by recognizing it as a thriving global business hub, and the epicentre of a youth dividend that will…
Read articleCollaborative Lessons Learnt from the Ugandan Deaf Community: Nidhi Joseph and Ooi Koon Peng at TEDxTerry Talks 2013
During a UBC International Service Learning summer placement, Nidhi Joseph and Ooi Koon Peng travelled to Uganda to work on literacy programs with a community library.…
Read articleChildren from around the world and where they sleep.
I always find this kind of photojournalism incredibly compelling (for instance, one of my favourite books to give as a present is Menzel D’Aluisio’s Hungry Planet).…
Read articleChild Slavery: The Bitter Truth behind the Chocolate Industry
– – – DESCRIPTION OF THE ISSUE How much money does the chocolate industry make every year? The global chocolate industry in 2010 made $83.2 billion,…
Read articlePiece of Mine: A Conflict Minerals FAQ
– – – What are conflict minerals? Conflict minerals are natural resources whose illegal exploitation and trade in a context of war make millions in revenue…
Read article#IdleNoMore at UBC – January 31st, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Sophia says: Recently a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty, and supporters have began to organize an event at UBC for January 31st. We share…
Read articleParliament Betrays People in Developing Countries Needing Medicines – Bill C-398 Voted Down
Statement from the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and the Grandmothers Advocacy Network. (link) NOVEMBER 28, 2012 – We are profoundly disappointed that Parliament has decided to reject…
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