Why we need a rethink in the fight against global poverty
Froosh public affairs director Anna Rise challenges the common misconceptions about figthing global poverty. Take 15 minutes to watch this inspiring TEDx Talk
What if everything you have learned about fighting global poverty is turned upside down? What if the world is not as black and white as the media would like to portray? And what if your good intentions at best keeps status quo, and at worst ends up hurting the people you intended to help.
With her background in International Development and her first hand experience of working in the world’s poorest countries, Anna Hagemann Rise challenges the popular perceptions of sustainability. A rethink, she argues, is needed – there is no such thing as a quick-fix.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more athttp://ted.com/tedx