Solidarity Not Charity and Collective Liberation - Mutual Aid in Action
Explore community support through mutual aid projects, learn from real-world experiences, and discover how tech can amplify social impact and interconnectedness.
Leadership Strategies for Scaling Startups
Explore leadership insights from Suzan Bond, former COO of Travis CI, as she shares her expertise on scaling startups and effective leadership in tech.
Dreaming on a Dying Planet - Climate Justice and Interconnected Solutions
Inspiring talk on climate justice, emphasizing interconnectedness of global crises and the power of collective action. Highlights youth-led initiatives and the importance of storytelling in environmental advocacy.
Gardens of Resistance - Youth Activism Against Fossil Fuels
Inspiring story of youth-led environmental activism in Negros Occidental, Philippines, showcasing the power of community organizing to stop fossil fuel projects and promote renewable energy.
Conversations on Food Justice - Rural Communities and Food Insecurity
Explore rural food insecurity, its historical roots, and current challenges. Discuss community organizing, policy, and collaboration to address hunger and economic injustice in hard-to-reach areas.
Sustainable Community Development - From What's Wrong to What's Strong
Discover community strengths and empower individuals to use their gifts for collective enrichment. A transformative approach to sustainable development focusing on what's strong rather than what's wrong.
Flint’s Fight for America’s Children
Pediatrician exposes lead crisis in Flint's water, revealing its impact on children and the community's resilience in rebuilding their future amid adversity.
Teach Every Child About Food
Jamie Oliver shares powerful stories from his anti-obesity project, advocating for food education and healthier eating habits to combat the global obesity crisis and improve public health.
Citizen's Participation in Governance - The Future of Development
Explore how active citizen involvement in governance can drive societal development, with insights from public policy expert Bukola Idowu on democratic participation and community organizing.
Grassroots Resistance to Fracking in Texas
Discover how a South Asian immigrant mother led a successful grassroots movement against fracking in conservative Texas, highlighting the power of community activism and environmental advocacy.
Creating a Community Where Recovery Is Probable
Devin Lyall shares her journey through addiction recovery and discusses the importance of community support in making recovery probable, emphasizing the need for inclusive, supportive services.
Learnings from My Own JS Web School
Insights on organizing JS meetups, building a web school, and personal growth in tech. Vasilika Klimova shares experiences in community building, education, and work-life balance.
Off the Grid - New Orleans After Katrina
Inspiring talk on community resilience and innovative mobilization in post-Katrina New Orleans, highlighting lessons learned and progress made over a decade.
We, the People - Building and Engaging Movements
Experts discuss strategies for building and engaging social movements, exploring effective tactics, challenges, and the role of technology in modern activism and civic engagement.
Driving Sports Equity Through a Racial Disparity Lens
Exploring how racial equity lawsuits can address sports participation gaps for low-income girls, with insights from a New York City case creating 200 new teams in underserved schools.
Ubuntu Contributions and Membership
Discover diverse ways to contribute to Ubuntu, from development to community organizing. Learn about official Ubuntu Membership recognition and its application process.
The Grassroots Movement Transforming Public Safety | Aqeela Sherrills | TED
Aqeela Sherrills, a key negotiator of the historic 1992 Los Angeles gang peace treaty, shares how his new initiative Scaling Safety empowers trusted local leaders to create community-led peace programs and redefine public safety from the inside out.
Volunteers: The Invisible Infrastructure | Habiburrahman Abed | TEDxShar e Naw
In this TEDx talk, Habib challenges us to rethink how we build our societies: Do we invest only in physical infrastructure, or do we also invest in people, relationships, and community leadership? He calls on governments, institutions, and organizations to recognize volunteers not as temporary helpe
True Love Stays: Why Nations Can’t Be Built by Proxy | Shalom Ìbírónkẹ́ | TEDxOAU
In this TEDx talk, Shalom Ibironke delivers a bold argument on nation-building, challenging the idea that countries can be transformed from afar. Drawing on experiences in activism and civic engagement, he examines Nigeria’s japa culture and shows why institutions are built not by money or sentiment
The power of story to redefine a community | Aboubacarr Bah | TEDxTrafford
In Reclaiming the Narrative: The Power of Story to Redefine a Community, Aboubacarr Bah explores how stories shape identity, influence perception, and determine whose voices are valued. Drawing on lived experience, he reflects on how communities are often defined by deficit-based narratives that ove
A Voice of Unity: Bridging Divides in a Fragmented World | Evelyn D | TEDxSaigon South Intl School
The talk examines the need to embrace a wide range of voices and stories to build a foundation for true unity. By drawing a parallel to a library where every individual book has inherent value, the speaker examines how recognizing the value of every perspective can bridge social gaps. Ultimately, th