
La adopción en México es un tema complejo ya que se requiere muchos trámites administrativos para que una familia sea candidata. Sin embargo, Rebeca Tovar en esta conferencia habla acerca los desafíos de ser madre adoptiva. Rebeca es publicista, speaker, creadora de contenido y mamá autónoma. Ha p

A través de su experiencia personal con el acogimiento familiar temporal, Jimena Prieto comparte una historia real que confronta uno de los mayores miedos que nos impiden actuar: el de amor sin condición de permanencia. Con sensibilidad y evidencia científica, muestra cómo el amor y el cuidado pue

When most doors are closed to them, where can someone find home? Society often rejects and stigmatizes people who use drugs, leaving them feeling unwelcome everywhere, but drug houses can provide a sense of belonging and safety when all other doors are closed. Drawing on stories of lived expertise,

The talk highlights that today's youth are the first generation to navigate a world where their social mistakes are permanent and their self-worth is constantly quantified by algorithms, creating a unique mental health crisis that adults often dismiss as mere "sensitivity." Laylatu Mustafa Rufai is

Not every child's first breath is the same. Rosebell and Rhoda explore how birth is shaped by geography, politics, and access to care, highlighting the experiences of women in African communities alongside global perspectives. Their conversation sheds light on the inequalities and challenges many wo

A gyerekotthonokból kikerülő fiatalok többet tudnak az életről, mint kellene. Mégis, amikor el kell indulniuk, szinte teljesen védtelenek. Nem a saját döntéseik sodorták őket ebbe a helyzetbe, mégis egyedül kell kapaszkodót találniuk egy olyan világban, amely ritkán várja őket tárt karokkal. Mi tört

Abdulhamid Mzee , a social entrepreneur, opens with a challenge: After school, like many youths in Zanzibar, he faced the question, "What next?". He had no roadmap or clear direction, but he had a willingness to serve. Instead of waiting, he volunteered as an English teacher in 2014, a simple act th

What if the very systems meant to help young people are actually the ones holding them back? Marsha challenges the traditional idea of recovery as a return to a broken baseline. By reframing survival strategies as entrepreneurial strengths, her talk reveals how youth from marginalized communities ar

We call dogs "man's best friend," so why do millions of them have no friends at all? For Noah, this question became deeply personal after a heartbreaking childhood encounter. He explores the stark contrast between our professed love for animals and the reality of their suffering, arguing that their

Through personal reflection, Anna McKay challenges all to rethink the roles within the many “villages” we inhabit. Does it really take a village to raise a child? Drawing on personal experience, Anna McKay dives into what the enduring phrase ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ means in today’s fra

Jerome poses a complex and essential question: How do you disrupt the notion of rehabilitation? By embracing his roles as a father, advocate, and husband, Jerome reminds us that joy is not seasonal is lived through service—and that each of us, within our own capacities, holds the power to care for a

Fourth-year medical students Anthony and Jack share how the bi-directional experience of caring for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system transformed their medical education, inspired the creation of a student-run free clinic, and deepened their understanding of the true essence of medic

Laura invites us to explore how we understand and expand the aperture of community- tasking us with a common thread y(OUR) community Laura Sugarwala serves as the Associate Director and Director of Community Health Partnerships at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Center for Community He

Coin The Education is a grassroots social initiative founded by Agha Shakeel that transforms recyclable scrap into funds and resources to support education for underprivileged children in Pakistan. The movement provides stationery, books, scholarships, and community-based learning support in rural a

Ideas are everywhere: Execution is the Superpower. Rotimi Olawale is a policy expert, advocate and Executive Director of YouthHubAfrica. For over 20yrs es, he has championed youth empowerment, education and leadership across Africa, working with global bodies like UN and World Bank This talk was giv

In today's world, parents are often left to navigate one of life's most demanding roles in silence under judgment, without community support, and without access to essential resources that strengthen family well-being. Reesa Morala, a licensed marriage and family therapist and parenting expert, reve