United States

The University of Arizona; FishCat.org; University of Arizona; Vellore Institute of Technology; National Park Service; TED Conferences

The Fishing Cat Conservancy, led by conservationist Ashwin Naidu, focuses on protecting mangroves and fishing cats in Asia. The organization provides local communities with conservation jobs and alternative livelihoods to combat deforestation caused by fish and shrimp farming. By engaging in activities such as monitoring fishing cats and reforesting mangroves, the conservancy aims to restore this crucial ecosystem and encourage global communities to offset their carbon footprints. // FishCat is an organization focused on conservation, partnering with landowners and conservationists to protect habitats for endangered species. They work to create conservation-based livelihoods, aiming to restore ecosystems and address issues like deforestation and climate change. FishCat has established Nature Reserves in various countries and offers opportunities for individuals to support their work through donations and subscriptions. They also engage in reforestation efforts through unique merchandise campaigns. // Working to protect and restore earth’s most valuable ecosystems 🌳 — more at FishCat.org, and ted.com/speakers/ashwin_naidu // 1. Landscape genetic assessment of mountain lion population structure, individual source identification, and habitat connectivity in the Sonoran and Mojave Desert landscape2. Establishment of a forensic genetic database for mountain lions in Arizona to enable a secure data storage and data sharing template for future research needs 3. Camera-trap surveys and conservation education in South India for endangered and vulnerable wild cats – tiger, fishing cat and rusty-spotted cat // Conservation Expeditions by FishCat.org // Empowering global communities to help solve deforestation, extinction, and climate change 🌏 www.FishCat.org // Chief Everything Officer // Science communication and coordination support to the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (www.desertlcc.org) // Genetic identification of minimum number, sex and diet of mountain lions and bobcats occurring on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona: IUCN Cat Specialist Group's Project of the Month - April 2010 (www.catsg.org)Master's Thesis of Ashwin Naidu, School of Natural Resources, University of Arizona(http://www.adbss.org/MS_THESIS_-_ASHWIN_NAIDU_-_DEC__2009.pdf) // Conservation Expeditions by FishCat.org // Chief Everything Officer // Expeditions that support Conservationists who partner with landowners and work to create, restore, and protect Nature Reserves for endangered wildlife across the planet 🐆🌳🌏🐾 // An experimental project to use expeditions for conservation education, research, and actions worldwide. // An ongoing project to expand the use of environmental photojournalism expertise towards awareness on conservation research projects and conservation education worldwide. // The University of Arizona; FishCat.org; University of Arizona; Vellore Institute of Technology; National Park Service; TED Conferences // Ashwin Naidu is a dedicated conservationist and scientist with a focus on protecting and restoring critical ecosystems worldwide. With a background in landscape genetics, Ashwin has conducted assessments of mountain lion populations, established genetic databases for conservation research, and led camera-trap surveys for endangered wild cats. As the Chief Everything Officer at FishCat.org, Ashwin empowers global communities to address deforestation, extinction, and climate change through conservation expeditions and science communication efforts. With a Master's degree in Natural Resources, Ashwin's work includes coordinating with organizations like the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative and contributing to projects recognized by the IUCN Cat Specialist Group. Ashwin's passion lies in leveraging expeditions for conservation education, research, and environmental photojournalism to raise awareness and drive action for wildlife protection. // I'm working to grow my nonprofit org (FishCat.org) by leading conservation expeditions, especially in South and Southeast Asia where the fishing cats and mangrove forests are. Anyone/everyone is welcome to join these experiences (take a vacation for wildlife) and help directly support the conservation lodges + local landowners who we are working with to create FishCat Nature Reserves. With each expedition, we're looking to further small-scale ecological restoration (at these Reserves) and create "conservation tourism" as an economic system that can incentivize the protection of larger landscapes. // Ashwin Naidu is a conservationist and scientist dedicated to protecting and restoring critical ecosystems, with a particular focus on mangrove forests and fishing cats in Asia. As the leader of The Fishing Cat Conservancy and FishCat.org, Ashwin works on initiatives that combat deforestation, support local communities with conservation jobs, and engage in reforestation efforts. With a background in landscape genetics, Ashwin has conducted population assessments and established genetic databases for conservation research. Through conservation expeditions and science communication efforts, Ashwin aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife and ecosystems, while also promoting conservation-based livelihoods and eco-tourism as sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. // Fishing cat conservationist // Conservationist and co-founder of Fishing Cat Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting fishing cats and their endangered mangrove habitat. // While scientists and conservationists are working to save many species, I believe that all global citizens are equally powerful in helping save wildlife and the planet's natural resources. During my Master's and Ph.D. studies in wildlife conservation, I realized that anyone, with or without a degree or qualification, has a license to save the world from extinction. My work focuses on applying interdisciplinary approaches for the conservation of endangered species and their habitats. Inspired by the potential of community-based conservation, I started the Fishing Cat Conservancy in 2014 to help empower local communities to protect the endangered fishing cat and its globally important mangrove habitat in their backyards. // Mangrove forests are crucial to the health of the planet, gobbling up CO2 from the atmosphere and providing a home for a diverse array of species. But these rich habitats are under continual threat from deforestation and industry. In an empowering talk, conservationist and TED Fellow Ashwin Naidu shares how community-driven efforts in South and Southeast Asia are working to protect mangroves -- all with a little help from the mysterious and endangered fishing cat. // Ashwin Naidu is a conservationist and scientist dedicated to protecting and restoring critical ecosystems, with a particular focus on mangrove forests and fishing cats in Asia. As the leader of The Fishing Cat Conservancy and FishCat.org, Ashwin works on initiatives that combat deforestation, support local communities with conservation jobs, and engage in reforestation efforts. With a background in landscape genetics, Ashwin has conducted population assessments and established genetic databases for conservation research. Through conservation expeditions and science communication efforts, Ashwin aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife and ecosystems, while also promoting conservation-based livelihoods and eco-tourism as sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. // Fishing cat conservationist // ecology, desert, forest, education, fish, biodiversity, led, mountain lions, geographic information systems, extinction, data, jobs, tourism, habitat, geospatial analysis, research, ecosystem, climate, citizen scientist, farming, environmental education, environmental policy and advocacy, conservation education, policy, natural resources, landscape conservation, community engagement, conservation advocacy, mangroves, monitoring, species, wildlife protection, resource management, livelihoods, wildlife, carbon, deforestation, data analysis, climate change, environmental consciousness, advocacy, shrimp, natural resource management, wildlife conservation, campaigns, conservation, science communication, ecological restoration, nature, community-based conservation, science, remote-sensing, citizen science, wildlife refuge, shrimp farming, biological conservation, data storage, vulnerability, restoration, local communities, tiger, communication, co2, reforestation, fishing, endangered species // USA|India|Tucson|Arizona|United States|Hyderabad

USA|India|Tucson|Arizona|United States|Hyderabad

Japan

Unit9; Tokyo University of the Arts - Tokyo Geijutsu Daigaku; Royal College of Art; The University of Tokyo; Imperial College London

Sputniko! is an artist known for merging mythology, science, and technology in her works. One of her projects, "Red Silk of Fate," explores the concept of the red string that connects destined individuals in Asian mythologies. Through genetically engineered red silk containing Oxytocin, the project recreates this myth in a modern context, inviting contemplation on love and bonding. Another work, "Menstruation Machine," challenges gender norms by simulating the experience of menstruation for individuals who do not typically undergo this biological process. Sputniko!'s diverse portfolio also includes installations like "Sushiborg Yukari" and "Tranceflora," which delve into themes of cyborgs, biotechnology, and the intersection of nature and technology. Additionally, she explores the future of fashion in projects like "Bionic," where materials extend into the realms of biology. Through her thought-provoking and innovative artworks, Sputniko! prompts viewers to reflect on societal norms, identity, and the impact of technology on human experiences. // Sputniko! (Hiromi Ozaki) is an artist and filmmaker who explores themes of gender, futures, and feminism. Growing up in a household of mathematics researchers, she developed a passion for technology and art, leading her to create music and art that addresses issues such as menstruation and gender inequality. Her work challenges traditional perspectives on technology and uses storytelling to engage with societal issues. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Sputniko! is the founder and CEO of Cradle, a women's health startup in Japan aimed at providing educational content and services related to women's health and reproductive issues. She has been recognized for her work globally and has exhibited at prestigious institutions such as MoMA and V&A. // Sputniko! is a multi-media artist and filmmaker creating works on themes of gender, feminism and technology. Her work has been exhibited at the MoMA, Pompidou Metz, V&A, the Cooper Hewitt, and she was awarded Vogue Japan Woman of the Year in 2013. Sputniko! taught at the MIT Media Lab as an Assistant Professor and was the founder of Design Fiction Group from 2013 to 2017. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Tokyo University of Arts. Sputniko! has also been selected as a TED Fellow and gave her TED Fellow talk in TED 2019. She was also selected as one of the Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum and moderated sessions in Davos 2020. To date, she has had her works included in the permanent collections of museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum (UK) and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa (Japan). // Conceptual Planning and Demo development forSamsung Mobile websitehttp://music.samsungmobile.com/uk/I developed a 3D engine integrated with 3D Sounds in ActionScript.This prototype was used to build a whole campaign website. // Unit9; Tokyo University of the Arts - Tokyo Geijutsu Daigaku; Royal College of Art; The University of Tokyo; Imperial College London // Hiromi (Sputniko) Ozaki is a multi-media artist and filmmaker known for her innovative works focusing on themes of gender, feminism, and technology. With a background in teaching at prestigious institutions like the MIT Media Lab and founding the Design Fiction Group, she brings a wealth of experience to her role as an Associate Professor at the Tokyo University of Arts. Her art has been showcased in renowned institutions such as the MoMA, Pompidou Metz, and V&A, and she has received accolades like the Vogue Japan Woman of the Year award. As a TED Fellow and Young Global Leader, she continues to push boundaries in the art world, with her works being featured in esteemed museum collections worldwide. // I am Sputniko! (Hiromi Ozaki), an artist and the Founder/CEO of Cradle (https://cradle.care/lp), Japan's largest corporate women's health support service. I strive to challenge societal norms and foster gender equality by integrating art, technology, and innovative business solutions. Through Cradle, which serves over 60 prestigious companies like Sony, Nissan, Honda, Nomura, NEC, Deloitte, Epson, and Shiseido, I aim to transform corporate cultures, making workplaces more inclusive and supportive of women's health. My work is driven by the questions of how creative expression and technological advancements can reshape societal values, promote equity, and empower women to lead fulfilling lives both professionally and personally. // Hiromi (Sputniko) Ozaki, a versatile artist and filmmaker, is recognized for her thought-provoking works that intertwine mythology, science, and technology. Through projects like "Red Silk of Fate" and "Menstruation Machine," she challenges societal norms and prompts contemplation on love, gender, and identity. With a diverse portfolio encompassing installations like "Sushiborg Yukari" and "Tranceflora," Ozaki delves into themes of cyborgs, biotechnology, and the fusion of nature with technology. Her exploration of the future of fashion in projects like "Bionic" showcases her innovative approach to materials and biology. Additionally, as the founder of Cradle, a women's health startup, she leverages art, technology, and business solutions to advocate for gender equality and transform corporate cultures to support women's health and well-being. // Artist // Artist creating music, film and multimedia installations that explore the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies. // Hiromi (Sputniko) Ozaki, a versatile artist and filmmaker, is recognized for her thought-provoking works that intertwine mythology, science, and technology. Through projects like "Red Silk of Fate" and "Menstruation Machine," she challenges societal norms and prompts contemplation on love, gender, and identity. With a diverse portfolio encompassing installations like "Sushiborg Yukari" and "Tranceflora," Ozaki delves into themes of cyborgs, biotechnology, and the fusion of nature with technology. Her exploration of the future of fashion in projects like "Bionic" showcases her innovative approach to materials and biology. Additionally, as the founder of Cradle, a women's health startup, she leverages art, technology, and business solutions to advocate for gender equality and transform corporate cultures to support women's health and well-being. // Artist // technology, equity, gender equity, gender inequality, social entrepreneur, art, inclusion, design, women, gender, biotech, women's health, campaigns, nature, ethics, science, gendered innovations, equality, inequality // Tokyo|Japan|United Kingdom|London

Tokyo|Japan|United Kingdom|London

Uganda

Urban refugee expert // Robert HAKIZA is a Congolese living in Uganda as a refugee since 2008. He holds a degree in Agriculture from the Catholic University of Bukavu (DRC). In 2015 he attended the International Summer School of forced migration of Oxford University. He is a Co-founder and Executive Director of the Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) a refugee-led organization which empowers refugees and builds community. He is also a founding member of the Refugee-Led Organization Network. He is a steering committee member of the Global Refugee-Led Network. He worked as an Assistant Researcher respectively with the Humanitarian Innovation Project (HIP) of Oxford University, the International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED) and Toronto University. He is a refugee Advocate. He has a big experience working with urban refugees and also works to educate others about obstacles refugees face. He is a TED Fellow and Aspen New Voices Fellow 2017. // The prevailing image of where refugees live is of temporary camps in isolated areas -- but in reality, nearly 60 percent of them worldwide end up in urban areas. TED Fellow Robert Hakiza takes us inside the lives of urban refugees -- and shows us how organizations like the one that he started can provide them with the skills they need to ultimately become self-sufficient. // Robert HAKIZA is a Congolese living in Uganda as a refugee since 2008. He holds a degree in Agriculture from the Catholic University of Bukavu (DRC). In 2015 he attended the International Summer School of forced migration of Oxford University. He is a Co-founder and Executive Director of the Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) a refugee-led organization which empowers refugees and builds community. He is also a founding member of the Refugee-Led Organization Network. He is a steering committee member of the Global Refugee-Led Network. He worked as an Assistant Researcher respectively with the Humanitarian Innovation Project (HIP) of Oxford University, the International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED) and Toronto University. He is a refugee Advocate. He has a big experience working with urban refugees and also works to educate others about obstacles refugees face. He is a TED Fellow and Aspen New Voices Fellow 2017. // Urban refugee expert // agriculture, forced displacement, urban areas, community development, forced migration, refugees, advocacy, humanitarian, urban, migration, displacement // Uganda|Kampala|Central Region

Uganda|Kampala|Central Region

India

Soul Forest is an organization dedicated to transforming barren lands into vibrant ecosystems that support nature, communities, and future generations. They focus on biodiversity conservation, blending ancient Vedic wisdom with modern ecological methods. Their mission aims to inspire ecological transformations across diverse landscapes, creating a greener and more sustainable world. Soul Forest's approach includes dedicating 80% of land to biodiversity conservation and 20% to sustainable economic initiatives, integrating nature-centered commercial activities. They collaborate with local communities to generate job opportunities and sustainable livelihoods, emphasizing indigenous wisdom in forest creation and conservation. Founded by individuals who left corporate careers to revolutionize agriculture and biodiversity conservation, Soul Forest has a proven track record of success in restoring nature and promoting environmental sustainability. // Kheyti is an organization that focuses on providing technology solutions for small farmers, particularly in India. They have developed a Greenhouse-in-a-Box, which is an affordable, modular greenhouse bundled with full-stack agronomy services. This innovative solution uses 90% less water, grows 7 times more food, increases climate resilience, and provides farmers with a steady income. Kheyti aims to empower smallholder farmers by helping them reduce climate risk and increase yields. They are currently working with 5000 farmers in 8 states of India and have ambitious plans to reach one million farmers by 2033. The organization has received recognition and awards for their impactful work, including being named winners of The Earthshot Prize. Kheyti values collaboration, farmer-centric solutions, continuous learning, and diversity in their team. They offer opportunities for growth, flexibility, and a supportive work environment for those who are passionate about making a difference in agriculture. // Sathya Raghu is a dedicated individual who co-founded Soul Forest, an organization committed to transforming barren lands into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and communities. Through a blend of ancient Vedic wisdom and modern ecological methods, Soul Forest focuses on biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic initiatives. Sathya's work involves dedicating a significant portion of land to conservation efforts while integrating nature-centered commercial activities to support local communities. Additionally, Sathya's passion for revolutionizing agriculture and biodiversity conservation is evident in Soul Forest's successful track record of restoring nature and promoting environmental sustainability. // Green farming innovator // I am the Co-Founder of Kheyti, which delivers climate resilient incomes to the smallholder farmers. I am the cofounder of Cosmos Green, which builds climate smart farms, that promote nature friendly living. We are currently developing an economically viable model for a biodiverse agroforest. Our work is one of the winners of Earthshot Prize 2022. I am a TED Speaker. I write Opinion Editorials for major Media Outlets like Huff post, Stanford Social innovation review, HinduBusinessLine, SciDevnet and Yourstory on issues involving farmers, climate change and economy. I was lucky to have been a part of 4 remarkable fellowships which added tremendous value to my life – Acumen India Fellowship, Aspen NewVoices fellowship, Mulago’s Rainer Arnhold Fellowship and TED Fellowship. // For smallholder farmers in India, agriculture has long been an unreliable source of income -- crops that flourish one season can fail the next, thanks to heat, pests and disease. But climate risk is now making the profession nearly impossible. TED Fellow Sathya Raghu Mokkapati is determined to change that with "greenhouse-in-a-box": a small, low-cost, easy-to-build structure aimed at helping farmers weather sizzling summers, increase monthly revenues and grow more food with less water. // Sathya Raghu is a dedicated individual who co-founded Soul Forest, an organization committed to transforming barren lands into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and communities. Through a blend of ancient Vedic wisdom and modern ecological methods, Soul Forest focuses on biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic initiatives. Sathya's work involves dedicating a significant portion of land to conservation efforts while integrating nature-centered commercial activities to support local communities. Additionally, Sathya's passion for revolutionizing agriculture and biodiversity conservation is evident in Soul Forest's successful track record of restoring nature and promoting environmental sustainability. // Green farming innovator // technology, water, forest, entrepreneurship, biodiversity, farmer financing, innovation for the poor, jobs, climate resilience, finance, social entrepreneurship, agriculture, resilience, ecosystem, climate, farming, agri policy, weather, policy, farmers, livelihoods, affordable, climate change, smallholder, small-scale farmers, greenhouse, climate investments, disease, conservation, nature, smallholder farmers, climate risk, food, climate-smart, pests, sustainable livelihoods, indigenous, biological conservation, india, agronomy, crops, local communities, low-cost, smallholder farming, ecology, land, income // India|Hyderabad|Telangana

India|Hyderabad|Telangana

Ghana

Mobile health entrepreneur // Bright B. Simons is a technology innovator, development activist and social entrepreneur. As an Executive at Accra-based think tank IMANI, he contributes to activities that challenge received wisdom about Africa's development challenges. As President of the mPedigree Network, he invented a system that empowers consumers to instantly verify with a free text message whether their medicines are safe and not counterfeit, while providing pharmaceutical companies previously inaccessible market intelligence. Counterfeit medicines are reckoned by experts to kill at least 2000 people daily in the developing world and can constitute more than 40% of all medicines on sale in some countries. Bright is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Councils and Technology Pioneers Community. He is also a Tech Museum Laureate and a Brain Trust member of the Evian Group at IMD, widely considered Europe's foremost business school. In the course of Bright's various activities he has addressed many of the Fortune 100 CEOs, and been cited in many of the world's most prominent publications, such as the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, the New York Times, the Asian Times, Fast Company, and Time magazine. In 2010, he was conferred with an Archbishop Tutu Award. // Bright is a Director at the West African think tank - IMANI Center for Policy & Education, and President of the mPedigree Network, an mHealth initiative aimed at ending the counterfeit medicines crisis that kills thousands daily in Africa, India and elsewhere. As a Social Innovator he has been recognized with membership in the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneer Community and Global Agenda Councils. Bright, an Ashoka Fellow, is commited to the relentless championing of free-thinking, new perspectives and the overthrow of all unexamined dogma. As a devotee of social entrepreneurship, Bright is proud to have been elected a Tech Award Laureate in 2009 by the Tech Museum. // To address the problem of counterfeit goods, African entrepreneurs like Bright Simons have come up with innovative and effective ways to confirm products are genuine. Now he asks: Why aren't these solutions everywhere? From password-protected medicines to digitally certified crops, Simons demonstrates the power of local ideas -- and calls on the rest of the world to listen up. // Bright is a Director at the West African think tank - IMANI Center for Policy & Education, and President of the mPedigree Network, an mHealth initiative aimed at ending the counterfeit medicines crisis that kills thousands daily in Africa, India and elsewhere. As a Social Innovator he has been recognized with membership in the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneer Community and Global Agenda Councils. Bright, an Ashoka Fellow, is commited to the relentless championing of free-thinking, new perspectives and the overthrow of all unexamined dogma. As a devotee of social entrepreneurship, Bright is proud to have been elected a Tech Award Laureate in 2009 by the Tech Museum. // Mobile health entrepreneur // technology, activism, sino-african trends, education, entrepreneurship, policy, crops, african development, social marketing, new media, consumer safety & security // Accra|Ghana|Greater Accra Region

Accra|Ghana|Greater Accra Region

United Kingdom

Killing Architects; Financial Times

I am a Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and licensed architect. I use open source techniques, geospatial analysis and 3d modelling to investigate and tell stories, then share these techniques with others through talks and workshops. In Migration Trail, this meant telling stories of migrants travelling to Europe in real time, using maps, data and social media; or finding playful, light ways to open up discussion about death and architecture with the Death in Venice exhibition. My current projects include current projects an investigation of the network of detention camps in Xinjiang, China, together with BuzzFeed News, which won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting; and a real world game about surveillance in public space, with game designers Free Ice Cream. Creative production: as well as setting out the creative vision, I do most of the strategic production for my projects - designing the project itself through a process of design thinking, recruiting creative teams, bringing together partners, fund raising and grant writing. I also consult for other creative teams, helping them design their projects to ensure they meet their goals. Workshops: I give workshops to share tools and approaches related to my work. Subjects include: personal data privacy and geolocation; social media and surveillance in cities; finding data and making maps with simple online tools; satellite image analysis. // A Pulitzer Prize winning project to locate and analyse a secret network of internment camps in Xinjiang, China. Together with BuzzFeed News // Killing Architects; Financial Times // Alison Killing is a versatile professional with a background in investigative journalism and architecture. She leverages open-source techniques, geospatial analysis, and 3D modeling to uncover and narrate compelling stories. Alison is known for her innovative approach to storytelling, as seen in projects like Migration Trail and Death in Venice exhibition. Her recent work includes a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into the network of detention camps in Xinjiang, China, in collaboration with BuzzFeed News. Alison is also actively involved in creative production, strategic project design, team recruitment, partnership building, and fundraising. Additionally, she conducts workshops on topics such as personal data privacy, social media surveillance, data mapping, and satellite image analysis to empower others in the field. // Alison Killing is a multidisciplinary professional blending investigative journalism and architecture to craft compelling narratives. With expertise in open-source techniques, geospatial analysis, and 3D modeling, she uncovers intricate stories with innovation. Noteworthy projects like Migration Trail and the Death in Venice exhibition showcase her unique storytelling approach. Alison's impactful work includes a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation on detention camps in Xinjiang, China, conducted in partnership with BuzzFeed News. Beyond her investigative prowess, she excels in creative production, strategic project design, and team building. Alison also shares her knowledge through workshops on data privacy, social media surveillance, and satellite image analysis, empowering others in the field. // Architect // An architect and urban designer, Killing uses journalism, filmmaking and exhibitions to help people better understand the built environment. She explores the relationship between death and modern architecture, looking at how cities are rebuilt after disaster. // Alison is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and licensed architect. She works with maps and data on investigations and storytelling projects. Her most recent work is an investigation that used satellite imagery and architectural expertise, as well as interviews with two dozen former prisoners, to identify a vast new infrastructure built by the Chinese government for the mass detention of Muslims, together with Megha Rajagopalan and Christo Buschek. This project won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. Previously she created and produced online documentary Migration Trail, a mapped data visualisation that tells the stories of two migrants travelling to Europe in real time, over ten days. She is now working on a series of projects with investigative journalism teams on satellite imagery, surveillance in cities and migration and to develop new reporting tools for investigations. I'm currently setting up a non-profit investigations team. You can find out more here: https://www.killingarchitects.com/support-our-new-investigations-org // Data-driven journalism can help pinpoint truths and expose corruption -- even without physical access to where it's happening. Sharing the remarkable discovery of massive alleged detention camps in Xinjiang, China, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and TED Fellow Alison Killing calls for more reliable open-source data, like satellite and social media imagery, to shine a light on the world's darkest places. // "If you want to go out and start your own cemetery" in the UK, says Alison Killing, "you kind of can." She thinks a lot about where we die and are buried -- and in this talk, the architect and TED Fellow offers an eye-opening economic and social perspective on an overlooked feature of our towns and cities: the cemetery. Speaking specifically to UK laws, she unpacks the fascinating, sometimes funny, often contradictory laws about where you can be buried. // In this short, provocative talk, architect Alison Killing looks at buildings where death and dying happen -- cemeteries, hospitals, homes. The way we die is changing, and the way we build for dying ... well, maybe that should too. It's a surprisingly fascinating look at a hidden aspect of our cities, and our lives. // Alison Killing is a multidisciplinary professional blending investigative journalism and architecture to craft compelling narratives. With expertise in open-source techniques, geospatial analysis, and 3D modeling, she uncovers intricate stories with innovation. Noteworthy projects like Migration Trail and the Death in Venice exhibition showcase her unique storytelling approach. Alison's impactful work includes a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation on detention camps in Xinjiang, China, conducted in partnership with BuzzFeed News. Beyond her investigative prowess, she excels in creative production, strategic project design, and team building. Alison also shares her knowledge through workshops on data privacy, social media surveillance, and satellite image analysis, empowering others in the field. // Architect // infrastructure, architecture, buildings, cities, data, urban, geospatial analysis, design, visual investigations, satellite, migration, open source, urban design, built environment, urban design and planning, digital media, data-driven, journalism, documentary, osint, remote-sensing, expose, government, investigative journalism // Netherlands|United Kingdom|London|England|Rotterdam|UK

Netherlands|United Kingdom|London|England|Rotterdam|UK

United States

Theater artist // Keenan Scott II is a playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer of original work from Queens, New York. His work has been produced at Howard University, Gala Hispanic Theatre, National Black Theater, Woolly Mammoth and the NYC Fringe Festival. Keenan’s critically acclaimed piece Thoughts of a Colored Man has been workshopped and developed at The Arena Stage and the historic New York Theatre Workshop for private readings. The play had its World Premiere at Syracuse Stage for their 2019-2020 season and transferred to Baltimore Center Stage to finish its regional run. Thoughts of a Colored Man found its home at the Golden Theater for the 2021-2022 Broadway Season. Through his production company PROJECT TOYS, the mission is to put black and brown people at the center of diverse stories, no matter the orientation or background, to broaden the spectrum of their existence across multiple genres in an authentic and purposeful way. His latest works The Migration LP and The Return of Young Boy is currently being developed at New York Stage & Film. He is currently developing a series for TV with UCP of Universal, and many other projects at major studios. // Keenan Scott Il's passion for words, stories and superheroes fueled his journey to becoming a celebrated playwright, producer, director and actor. Showing how language can illuminate the superhero in all of us, Scott performs three spoken word pieces that seamlessly weave together literary devices like simile, assonance and slant rhyme, sharing the talent he's cultivated despite the obstacles (read: kryptonite). // Keenan Scott II is a playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer of original work from Queens, New York. His work has been produced at Howard University, Gala Hispanic Theatre, National Black Theater, Woolly Mammoth and the NYC Fringe Festival. Keenan’s critically acclaimed piece Thoughts of a Colored Man has been workshopped and developed at The Arena Stage and the historic New York Theatre Workshop for private readings. The play had its World Premiere at Syracuse Stage for their 2019-2020 season and transferred to Baltimore Center Stage to finish its regional run. Thoughts of a Colored Man found its home at the Golden Theater for the 2021-2022 Broadway Season. Through his production company PROJECT TOYS, the mission is to put black and brown people at the center of diverse stories, no matter the orientation or background, to broaden the spectrum of their existence across multiple genres in an authentic and purposeful way. His latest works The Migration LP and The Return of Young Boy is currently being developed at New York Stage & Film. He is currently developing a series for TV with UCP of Universal, and many other projects at major studios. // Theater artist // directing, acting, writing, migration, producing // New York|United States|Brooklyn|USA

New York|United States|Brooklyn|USA

United States

Louisiana State University; Delgado Community College

Brothers Empowered to Teach (BE2T) is an education non-profit organization focused on recruiting and training men of color to become teachers, particularly Black men. Founded by Larry Irvin, BE2T aims to address the lack of representation of Black male educators in public schools. Through innovative programming, mentorship, and paid fellowships, BE2T is increasing the number of Black male teachers in classrooms in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The organization's approach includes character development, masculinity discussions, and professional skills training to create well-rounded educators. BE2T has placed 174 men in classrooms and is expanding its reach to other cities. The organization's work has been recognized and supported by various initiatives, including receiving grants from the Jrue & Lauren Social Impact Fund. Additionally, BE2T actively participates in events like the Universities of Louisiana Black Male Summit to engage with young Black men and emphasize their crucial role in education. Through its efforts, BE2T is striving to empower Black men to become impactful educators and role models for the next generation. // Louisiana State University; Delgado Community College // The mission of Brothers Empowered to Teach (BE2T) is to generate a pipeline of incredible teachers who mirror success for their students. BE2T has a proven solution to the intersectional local crises of inequitable student outcomes by race, significant teacher shortages, and the under-representation of men of color in teaching. We are transforming the face of K-12 classrooms by opening pathways for Black men to become excellent teachers through our unique approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining teachers of color. By identifying potential educators as early as possible, BE2T broadens and deepens the teacher pipeline. Evidence on teacher turnover, especially for teachers of color, indicates that schools often struggle to create climates of equity to adequately support teachers of color. Black teachers are resigning at twice the rate of their white colleagues, in part due to the fatigue of racism and inequity. When schools invest in a culture of equity, they're better able to retain Black educators. At BE2T, we are creating a world in which the demographics of educators reflect those of the students they serve, Black men thrive as teachers, and Black students thrive in our K-12 schools with excellent teachers who reflect their identity. At BE2T, Black men become teachers through one of three pathways: (1) a three-year Pre-Teaching Fellowship for college students, (2) a one-year Change Track program for college graduates and career changers, and (3) our work with partner schools to build a culture of equity that allows for the recruitment and retention of educators of color. // Larry Irvin is the founder of Brothers Empowered to Teach (BE2T), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of Black male educators in public schools. Through innovative programming, mentorship, and paid fellowships, BE2T has successfully placed 174 men in classrooms in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The organization's approach includes character development, masculinity discussions, and professional skills training to create well-rounded educators. BE2T's work has been recognized and supported by initiatives like the Jrue & Lauren Social Impact Fund, and the organization actively engages with young Black men through events like the Universities of Louisiana Black Male Summit. By empowering Black men to become impactful educators and role models, BE2T is making significant strides in addressing the under-representation of men of color in the teaching profession and fostering a more diverse and inclusive educational environment. // Education innovator // Larry Irvin is the chief executive officer for Brothers Empowered to Teach (BE2T), where he ensures the overall vision and culture for BE2T and is the chief fundraiser. Larry is the creator and mastermind of ‘The Cipher’, which is BE2T’s in-house personal and professional development space. Prior to this role, Larry was a former teacher and high-school football coach. Larry has become a member of the Andover Breadloaf Teacher Network and also currently Pahara NextGen Fellow. A New Orleans, Louisiana native, Larry earned his associate’s degree in journalism and media arts from Delgado Community College followed by earning his bachelor’s degree in communication studies with a concentration in rhetorical theory and public address from Louisiana State University. Larry is a 2016 Camelback fellow and is also a member of the WKKF Kellogg Leadership Network. Educational attainment was always a point of emphasis for Larry growing up. Raised by an early childhood educator, Larry’s mother spent 23 years as a teacher for the Jefferson Parish Head Start program. Larry was most inspired by his mother’s perpetual benevolence, which extended from the classroom deep into the community, and Larry continues to adopt those same values through his work. // TED Fellow and education innovator Larry Irvin envisions a world where every child can see themselves reflected in their teachers. With his team at Brothers Empowered to Teach, Irvin is providing pathways to careers in education for Black men, who currently make up less than three percent of all teachers in the US -- offering training, personal and professional development and job placement. He shares how their holistic, people-centered approach is changing education. // Larry Irvin is the founder of Brothers Empowered to Teach (BE2T), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of Black male educators in public schools. Through innovative programming, mentorship, and paid fellowships, BE2T has successfully placed 174 men in classrooms in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The organization's approach includes character development, masculinity discussions, and professional skills training to create well-rounded educators. BE2T's work has been recognized and supported by initiatives like the Jrue & Lauren Social Impact Fund, and the organization actively engages with young Black men through events like the Universities of Louisiana Black Male Summit. By empowering Black men to become impactful educators and role models, BE2T is making significant strides in addressing the under-representation of men of color in the teaching profession and fostering a more diverse and inclusive educational environment. // Education innovator // program development, education, writing, cities, pedagogy, job skills training, curriculum development, inequity, fundraising, pitching, racism, teachers, facilitation, public speaking, marketing, children, teacher development, k-12, communication, development // Los Angeles|USA|New Orleans|New York|California|United States|Louisiana|Baton Rouge

Los Angeles|USA|New Orleans|New York|California|United States|Louisiana|Baton Rouge

United States

The Gil Lab at the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder focuses on quantitative behavioral ecology, conservation, and promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in science. Their work involves studying decision-making in wild animals, understanding wildlife networks, predicting natural resource responses to environmental changes, investigating the impact of plastic pollution on wildlife and ecosystems, and shaping public perception of scientists to enhance diversity in STEM fields. // Dr. Mike Gil, Ph.D., is a researcher and mentor actively involved in scientific research at the intersection of ecology, animal behavior, and conservation. He has led research projects worldwide, from coral reefs in various locations to studying microislands of plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. Dr. Gil is dedicated to understanding natural ecosystems to sustain biodiversity and ecosystem services essential for humankind. As a TED Fellow and National Geographic Explorer, he is also an award-winning science communicator, aiming to bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general public. Through his website SciAll.org, Dr. Gil shares the excitement of scientific discovery with a diverse audience, using storytelling and humor to inspire an appreciation for science. Additionally, he is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, emphasizing interactive and diverse teaching methods to engage learners of all backgrounds. Dr. Gil's speaking engagements have been praised for his ability to present complex scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible manner, inspiring audiences to take action for ocean health and conservation. // I am trying to use my scientific discoveries and status as an established research scientist to wake people up to the limitless possibilities we can achieve as an evidence-guided species. From my own work in coral reef ecology and conservation, it is clear that we are capable of saving the world's coral reef's...with the public's buy-in. But achieving this buy-in means connecting with far greater and diverse swaths of the public than scientists traditionally do. I hope to be an agent of change on this timely front. // Dr. Mike Gil, a researcher and mentor at the University of Colorado Boulder, is a leading figure in the field of quantitative behavioral ecology and conservation. His work at the Gil Lab focuses on studying decision-making in wild animals, wildlife networks, and the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems. Dr. Gil is dedicated to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, aiming to shape public perception of scientists and enhance diversity in STEM fields. As a TED Fellow and National Geographic Explorer, he excels in science communication, using storytelling and humor to engage diverse audiences and inspire an appreciation for science. Through his teaching and mentoring, Dr. Gil emphasizes interactive and diverse methods to engage learners from all backgrounds, while advocating for ocean health and conservation through his research and public engagements. // Marine biologist +science advocate // Dr. Mike Gil, Ph.D., is a marine biologist, a National Geographic Explorer, and a TED Fellow. Dr. Gil has led research expeditions in the Caribbean, French Polynesia and Southeast Asia, from coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes to plastic pollution in the middle of the Pacific. His diverse research efforts are unified by a common goal: better understand how natural ecosystems work so that we can better preserve them (and their socioeconomic services) in a changing world. His research findings have been covered by a wide range of national and international media outlets, including: BBC News, CNN, WIRED Magazine, The Economist, CNBC, ABC News, and Discover Magazine. In addition to his scientific research, Dr. Gil is an award-winning science communicator with broad interests in connecting the public with the process of scientific discovery and all that it offers to individuals and to humankind. To this end, Dr. Gil founded and runs a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, SciAll.org, which bring together world-leading scientists of all types to vlog on YouTube. By sharing their personal stories, Dr. Gil and his team aim to humanize scientists, demystify the process of scientific discovery, and make STEM career mentoring accessible to ALL. // Mike Gil spies on fish: using novel multi-camera systems and computer vision technology, the TED Fellow and his colleagues explore how coral reef fish behave, socialize and affect their ecosystems. Learn more about how fish of different species communicate via social networks -- and what disrupting these networks might mean to the delicate ecology of reefs, which help feed millions of us and support the global economy. // Dr. Mike Gil, a researcher and mentor at the University of Colorado Boulder, is a leading figure in the field of quantitative behavioral ecology and conservation. His work at the Gil Lab focuses on studying decision-making in wild animals, wildlife networks, and the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems. Dr. Gil is dedicated to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in science, aiming to shape public perception of scientists and enhance diversity in STEM fields. As a TED Fellow and National Geographic Explorer, he excels in science communication, using storytelling and humor to engage diverse audiences and inspire an appreciation for science. Through his teaching and mentoring, Dr. Gil emphasizes interactive and diverse methods to engage learners from all backgrounds, while advocating for ocean health and conservation through his research and public engagements. // Marine biologist +science advocate // technology, ecology, social behavior, fish, biodiversity, led, diversity, equity, research, inclusion, coral reef, coral reefs, natural resources, community engagement, species, coral, stem, wildlife, pollution, oceans, diversity and inclusion, plastic debris, plastic, conservation, plastic pollution, computer vision, reef, science, and inclusion, seagrass, artificial intelligence, justice, ecosystem, ecosystem services // Willemstad|USA|Colorado|Curacao|United States|Boulder

Willemstad|USA|Colorado|Curacao|United States|Boulder

United States

ABC Diversity Showcase; Public Broadcasting Service; Cornell University; NPR; Columbia University; Columbia University in the City of New York; Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs; MTV Networks; Comedy Central; Columbia | SIPA; TED Conferences; AOL; Nickelodeon; Independent Film Channel, New York, NY

Negin Farsad is a multi-talented individual known for her work as a comedian, writer, actor, and director. She is recognized as a social justice comedian and has been involved in various projects that highlight important social issues. Negin has received accolades such as being named one of the 50 Funniest Women by Huffington Post and one of the 10 Best Feminist Comedians by Paper Magazine. She has also been selected as a TEDFellow for her work in social justice comedy and has given a TEDTalk. Negin is the author of the book "How To Make White People Laugh," which was nominated for the Thurber Prize for Humor and recommended by Oprah Magazine. She hosts the political comedy podcast "Fake the Nation" on the Earwolf network and is a regular panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me." Negin has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including Nat Geo's "Year Million," HBO's "High Maintenance," and Netflix's "Chelsea Handler Show." She has also directed and produced feature films such as "The Muslims Are Coming!" and "Nerdcore Rising." Negin's work spans across different platforms, including writing for Comedy Central, MTV, PBS, IFC, Nickelodeon, and more. She is known for her activism, including successfully suing New York State's MTA over the right to put up funny posters about Muslims. Negin's comedy career started after working as a policy advisor for the City of New York, bringing a unique perspective to her craft. // On-Camera host for a talk show about movies. // Director & writer of Book of Mom web series and TV interstitials. Co-creator and writer of Class Parents web series. // Comedic on camera tech host for IFC News and translator of nerdly information. // Writer for season one of the upcoming PBS animated series, "1001 Nights" // Writer and series developer for the MTV web show and broadcast pilot "Detox" // Writer/Director/Producer for web series and broadcast pilot, the "Watch List" // On-Camera host for a talk show about movies. // Director & writer of Book of Mom web series and TV interstitials. Co-creator and writer of Class Parents web series. // Comedic on camera tech host for IFC News and translator of nerdly information. // Comedian and filmmaker Katie Halper returns to the summer camp she attended and her mother and grandmother worked out after Rush Limbaugh, the right-wing talk-radio host and Republican Party unofficial head, goes after the camp on his radio show. It turns out President Obama’s nominee to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics had sent her kids to a Jewish summer camp “’with Communist roots,” which “indoctrinates” its campers with “extremist” ideology. Katie wonders if she and her family been brainwashed? Are the children attending camp today in danger? If so, can they be saved? There’s only one-way to find out–by going back to camp. // ABC Diversity Showcase; Public Broadcasting Service; Cornell University; NPR; Columbia University; Columbia University in the City of New York; Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs; MTV Networks; Comedy Central; Columbia | SIPA; TED Conferences; AOL; Nickelodeon; Independent Film Channel, New York, NY // Negin Farsad is a versatile writer, director, and on-camera host with a focus on comedy and entertainment. She has a strong background in creating and developing web series, TV interstitials, and broadcast pilots, showcasing her talent for storytelling and humor. Negin's work spans various platforms, from PBS animated series to MTV web shows, demonstrating her adaptability and creativity in the entertainment industry. With experience as a writer, director, and producer, she brings a multifaceted skill set to her projects, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging final product. Negin's expertise in translating complex information into accessible and humorous content shines through in her comedic tech hosting and translating work, making her a valuable asset in the entertainment world. // I am using comedy to bring people together, bridge divides, and promote my particular form of American patriotism. // Negin Farsad is a versatile and accomplished comedian, writer, actor, director, and social justice advocate. With a background in policy advising for the City of New York, she brings a unique perspective to her comedy, focusing on important social issues and activism. Negin has been recognized for her work in social justice comedy, receiving accolades such as being named one of the 50 Funniest Women by Huffington Post and a TEDFellow. She is the author of the book "How To Make White People Laugh," which was nominated for the Thurber Prize for Humor. Negin hosts the political comedy podcast "Fake the Nation" and is a regular panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me." Her work spans across various platforms, including TV shows, movies, and writing for major networks like Comedy Central and MTV. Negin's expertise lies in creating engaging and humorous content that addresses complex issues, making her a valuable voice in the entertainment industry. // Comedian + filmmaker // Iranian-American stand-up comedian and filmmaker currently working on "The Muslims are Coming!", a film that follows Muslim-American comedians on the road as they perform, meet locals and counter Islamophobia. // In addition to being a TED Senior Fellow, Negin Farsad was recently named one of the 50 Funniest Women by the Huffington Post, and one of 10 Best Feminist Comedians by Paper Magazine. She has written for and appeared on various shows on Comedy Central, MTV, PBS, IFC, AOL, and MSN among others. She is director/producer of feature film release "Nerdcore Rising" (SXSW premiere, New Video Distribution). She is also director/producer/star of "3rd Street Blackout" starring Janeane Garofalo, John Hodgman, and Ed Weeks as well as The Muslims Are Coming! featuring Jon Stewart, Lewis Black, Rachel Maddow and David Cross. Her upcoming book "How to Make White People Laugh" will be released in Spring of 2016 by Grand Central (a division of Hachette). @neginfarsad on Twitter // TED Fellow Negin Farsad weaves comedy and social commentary to cleverly undercut stereotypes of her culture. In this uproarious talk/stand-up hybrid, Farsad speaks on her documentary, The Muslims Are Coming!, narrates her fight with the MTA in New York and offers a detailed breakdown of the different types of haters she's encountered in her work. "Comedy is one of our best weapons," she says. "We've tried a lot of approaches to social justice, like war and competitive ice dancing -- but a lot of things are still kind of awful. I think it's time we try and tell a really good poop joke." // Negin Farsad is a versatile and accomplished comedian, writer, actor, director, and social justice advocate. With a background in policy advising for the City of New York, she brings a unique perspective to her comedy, focusing on important social issues and activism. Negin has been recognized for her work in social justice comedy, receiving accolades such as being named one of the 50 Funniest Women by Huffington Post and a TEDFellow. She is the author of the book "How To Make White People Laugh," which was nominated for the Thurber Prize for Humor. Negin hosts the political comedy podcast "Fake the Nation" and is a regular panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me." Her work spans across various platforms, including TV shows, movies, and writing for major networks like Comedy Central and MTV. Negin's expertise lies in creating engaging and humorous content that addresses complex issues, making her a valuable voice in the entertainment industry. // Comedian + filmmaker // technology, children, comedy, activism, actor, writer, director, social justice & culture, paper, policy, comedian, documentary, filmmaker, war, social justice, justice, political standup, women // New York|United States|USA

New York|United States|USA

Israel

Magid Institute - מכון מגיד האוניברסיטה העברית; Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; University of Haifa; School of Continuing Medical Education- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv; Humanity Crew; TED Conferences; G12 Clinics; School of Continuing Medical Education- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv  ; Tel Aviv University

Dr. Essam Daod is a trained psychiatrist, psychotherapist, activist, and speaker. He is the co-founder of Humanity Crew, an international aid organization that specializes in providing first response mental health interventions to refugees and individuals in crisis. The organization aims to make mental health support a fundamental component in all emergency efforts for victims of humanitarian crises. Dr. Daod is a TED fellow and speaker who advocates for bringing mental health support to refugees through various conferences and media outlets. // Humanity Crew is a mental health aid organization focused on preventing trauma with displaced children and their families. They provide emergency psychological interventions and training to address the high rates of depression and anxiety among refugees. By offering timely mental health first aid after traumatic events, Humanity Crew aims to prevent psychological escalations and PTSD. Their work emphasizes reframing trauma within the first few weeks to reduce future stress-related disorders. Through direct intervention and training mental health first responders, Humanity Crew envisions a world where victims of humanitarian crises receive essential mental health support. // Essam is a psychiatrist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist who grew up in Israel in a small Arab Palestinian village in the Galilee. He specialized in child and adolescent psychiatry and graduated from psychoanalytic school. In 2015, he flew to Greece for a humanitarian rescue mission where he co-founded Humanity Crew and has been working with refugees ever since. Humanity Crew specializes in the provision of psychological aid to refugees and people in crises, working to deploy mental health and psycho social support to displaced populations in order to improve their wellbeing, to restore order in their lives, and to prevent further psychological escalation. Currently, he is an avid refugee mental health activist and researcher who has spoken at countless conferences and media outlets all over the world advocating for the importance of mental health support for refugees. In 2016 Essam and Humanity Crew were awarded "The Defenders of Refugee Rights Award" at the 4th Edition of Cities Defending Human Rights in Barcelona. In 2018, he became a WHO mental health expert team member, and a TED Fellow // Humanity Crew is an international aid organization specializing in the provision of psychological aid to refugees and people in crises. We work to deploy mental health and psychosocial support to displaced populations in order to improve their wellbeing, to restore order in their lives, and to prevent further psychological escalation. Humanity Crew seeks to create a world in which mental health support is a fundamental component in all emergency efforts for victims of humanitarian crises. We recruit, train, and deploy mental health professionals and qualified volunteers to deliver psychosocial relief to refugees and displaced populations. Our current mission is to provide psychosocial support for refugees arriving to Europe in their own language. We do this through community based activities, focus group sessions, and individual sessions for vulnerable cases As part of Humanity Crew’s mission to make mental health a fundamental component in humanitarian crisis relief efforts, we provide other organizations with workshops on cultural mediation as well and we conduct and lead research in the field of refugee mental health. // Director, Supervisor and Trainer. // Magid Institute - מכון מגיד האוניברסיטה העברית; Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; University of Haifa; School of Continuing Medical Education- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv; Humanity Crew; TED Conferences; G12 Clinics; School of Continuing Medical Education- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv  ; Tel Aviv University // Essam Daod is a psychiatrist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist with a specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry. He is the co-founder of Humanity Crew, an international aid organization dedicated to providing psychological aid to refugees and individuals in crisis situations. Essam is actively involved in advocating for refugee mental health, speaking at various conferences and media outlets worldwide. He has received recognition for his work, including "The Defenders of Refugee Rights Award" in Barcelona. Essam's expertise lies in deploying mental health and psychosocial support to displaced populations, aiming to improve their well-being and prevent further psychological escalation. Additionally, he serves as a WHO mental health expert team member and a TED Fellow. // Bringing mental health to the forefront of every humanitarian crisis. // Dr. Essam Daod is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and co-founder of Humanity Crew, an international aid organization dedicated to providing crucial mental health support to refugees and individuals in crisis situations. With a specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Daod's expertise lies in deploying timely psychological interventions to prevent trauma and address high rates of depression and anxiety among displaced populations. Through his advocacy work and speaking engagements, he emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health support into all emergency efforts for victims of humanitarian crises. Dr. Daod's commitment to reframing trauma early on to reduce future stress-related disorders underscores his vision of a world where essential mental health aid is readily available to those in need. // Mental health specialist // Essam is a psychiatrist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist who grew up in Israel in a small Arab Palestinian village in the Galilee. He specialized in child and adolescent psychiatry and graduated from psychoanalytic school. In 2015, he flew to Greece for a humanitarian rescue mission where he co-founded Humanity Crew and has been working with refugees ever since. Humanity Crew specializes in the provision of psychological aid to refugees and people in crises, working to deploy mental health and psycho social support to displaced populations in order to improve their wellbeing, to restore order in their lives, and to prevent further psychological escalation. Currently, he is an avid refugee mental health activist and researcher who has spoken at countless conferences and media outlets all over the world advocating for the importance of mental health support for refugees. In 2016 Essam and Humanity Crew were awarded "The Defenders of Refugee Rights Award" at the 4th Edition of Cities Defending Human Rights in Barcelona. In 2018, he became a WHO mental health expert team member, and a TED Fellow // The global refugee crisis is a mental health catastrophe, leaving millions in need of psychological support to overcome the traumas of dislocation and conflict. To undo the damage, child psychiatrist and TED Fellow Essam Daod has been working in camps, rescue boats and the shorelines of Greece and the Mediterranean Sea to help refugees (a quarter of which are children) reframe their experiences through short, powerful psychological interventions. "We can all do something to prevent this mental health catastrophe," Daod says. "We need to acknowledge that first aid is not just needed for the body, but it has also to include the mind, the soul." // Dr. Essam Daod is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and co-founder of Humanity Crew, an international aid organization dedicated to providing crucial mental health support to refugees and individuals in crisis situations. With a specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Daod's expertise lies in deploying timely psychological interventions to prevent trauma and address high rates of depression and anxiety among displaced populations. Through his advocacy work and speaking engagements, he emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health support into all emergency efforts for victims of humanitarian crises. Dr. Daod's commitment to reframing trauma early on to reduce future stress-related disorders underscores his vision of a world where essential mental health aid is readily available to those in need. // Mental health specialist // mental health, education, refugee crisis, post traumatic growth, psychology, cities, job skills training, research, activism, human rights, rights, volunteerism, emergency mental health, refugees, trauma, humanitarian, migration, humanitarian aid, natural shorelines, psychiatry, children, vulnerability, displacement // Israel|Haifa|Haifa District

Israel|Haifa|Haifa District

United States

United States

University of the Philippines; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Gawad Kalinga USA; North Carolina State University; Philippine Science HS; Gawad Kalinga; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Filipino-American Performing Artists of NC; TED Conferences; Iowa State University

Dr. de los Reyes is a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University with expertise in civil, construction, and environmental engineering. His research focuses on biological processes, environmental biotechnology, and sanitation in developing countries. He has received numerous awards for his work and has collaborated on projects in various countries. His research projects include wastewater treatment, microbial ecology, pit latrine emptying technology, and anaerobic digestion. Additionally, he is involved in international research experiences and initiatives to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in marginalized communities. // Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III is the Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, University Faculty Scholar, Associate Faculty of Microbiology, and Training Faculty of Biotechnology at North Carolina State University. He is a TED Fellow and WEF Fellow. He has been teaching and doing research for over 23 years. His research focuses on: (1) fundamental and practical issues in environmental biotechnology, microbial ecology, and environmental engineering; and (2) sanitation in low- and medium-income countries. He has been a consultant for industry, engineering firms, and public utilities on activated sludge operation, solids separation problems, and molecular microbiology techniques. Fellow, Water Environment Federation, 2021 Patents for Humanity Award, US Patent Office, 2020 (for Flexcrevator patent) Corresponding Member, National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines, 2020 NC State Academy of Excellence in Global Engagement, 2019 RELX Group Environmental Challenge Award, 2018 NC State Outstanding Teacher Award (Academy of Outstanding Faculty in Teaching), 2018 Steven K. Dentel AEESP Award for Global Outreach, 2017 American Academy of Environmental Engineers) Excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science Honor Award, 2017 (with J. Ducoste and T. Aziz) Water Environment Federation Gordon M. Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, 2015 UPLB Outstanding Alumnus Award, 2015 UP Alumni Association in America Distinguished Alumnus, 2015 NC State Alumni Outstanding Extension Award, 2015 NC State Academy of Outstanding Faculty in Extension and Engagement, 2015 Marist School Outstanding Alumnus Award, 2015 Outstanding Global Engagement Award, 2014 AEESP Service Award, 2013 Transatlantic Partnership in Excellence in Engineering Scholarship, 2013 Koh Lectureship Award in Engineering, Philippine-American Academy of Sciene and Engineering, 2013 Jackson Rigney International Service Award, 2012 Gawad Lagablab Award (Outstanding Alumnus of Philippine Science HS for Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology), 2011 Selected Participant, Frontiers of Engineering, National Academy of Engineering, 2010 Iowa State University Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, 2010 NCSU Earthwise Award, 2010 TED Fellow (2009 TEDIndia) Distinguished Alumnus Award, CEAT, UPLB, 2008 Balik-Scientist Award, Department of Science and Technology, 2008 NSF CAREER Award, 2001-2006 Elected member, Philippine-American Academy of Scientists and Engineers, 2004 // “Gawad Kalinga,” translated in English means to “give care”, is a Philippine-based movement that aims to end poverty by first restoring the dignity of the poor. It employs an integrated and holistic approach to empowerment with values-formation and leadership development at its core. Established in 2003, The Foundation currently works with over 2,000 communities and has been recognized as the 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee & 2012 Skoll Awardee for Social Entrepreneurship. // The Filipino-American Performing Artists of North Carolina (FAPA-NC) is a collaboration of Filipino-Americans in the North Carolina Triangle area who wish to impart to, and share with our generation Filipino culture, history and values through music, dance, literature, drama, visual arts and crafts. // The TED Fellows program is designed to bring together young world-changers and trailblazers who have shown unusual accomplishment and exceptional courage. // “Gawad Kalinga,” translated in English means to “give care”, is a Philippine-based movement that aims to end poverty by first restoring the dignity of the poor. It employs an integrated and holistic approach to empowerment with values-formation and leadership development at its core. Established in 2003, The Foundation currently works with over 2,000 communities and has been recognized as the 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee & 2012 Skoll Awardee for Social Entrepreneurship. // The Filipino-American Performing Artists of North Carolina (FAPA-NC) is a collaboration of Filipino-Americans in the North Carolina Triangle area who wish to impart to, and share with our generation Filipino culture, history and values through music, dance, literature, drama, visual arts and crafts. // University of the Philippines; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Gawad Kalinga USA; North Carolina State University; Philippine Science HS; Gawad Kalinga; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Filipino-American Performing Artists of NC; TED Conferences; Iowa State University // Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III is a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University with over 23 years of experience in teaching and research. His expertise lies in environmental biotechnology, microbial ecology, and environmental engineering, with a particular focus on sanitation in low- and medium-income countries. Dr. de los Reyes has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including being a TED Fellow and a Water Environment Federation Fellow. He has also been recognized for his outstanding teaching and global engagement efforts. Additionally, he has served as a consultant for various industry sectors, engineering firms, and public utilities, providing expertise in areas such as activated sludge operation and molecular microbiology techniques. // Providing safe and sustainable sanitation services to all. Technologies and solutions for environmental problems in wastes and wastewater. Uplifting the bottom 5 M families in the Philippines. // Dr. Francis de los Reyes III is a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in civil, construction, and environmental engineering. With a focus on biological processes and environmental biotechnology, his research delves into sanitation issues in developing nations. Dr. de los Reyes has garnered recognition through numerous awards and collaborations on global projects. His expertise spans wastewater treatment, microbial ecology, pit latrine technology, and anaerobic digestion. Engaged in international research endeavors, he actively contributes to initiatives enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene in underserved communities, embodying a commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for environmental challenges worldwide. // Environmental engineer + sanitation activist // Dr. Francis L. de los Reyes III is a Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Associate Faculty of Microbiology, and Training Faculty of Biotechnology at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on biological processes and combines modeling, bioreactor experiments, and molecular microbial ecology tools in addressing fundamental and practical issues in environmental biotechnology and environmental engineering. An important area of his research and teaching is water and sanitation in developing countries. <p> He has been awarded Outstanding Alumnus Awards from Iowa State University (2010), the University of the Philippines-Los Banos (2008), and Philippine Science High School (Gawad Lagablab Award, 2011). He is a 2008 DOST Balik-Scientist awardee, and is an Adjunct Professor at UP Los Banos, where he serves on MS and PhD thesis and dissertation committees, and conducts research with UPLB scientists. He has received the US National Science Foundation CAREER Award (‘the highest science award given to young faculty’) in 2001 for his research and education efforts, the NCSU Earthwise Award in 2010, the Kimley-Horn Faculty Award in 2003 for outstanding research, the ASCE Editor’s Award for contributions to the Journal of Environmental Engineering, and various US national awards for best research. His students have won state (NC AWWA/WEA), national (WEF) and international (IWA) awards for research presentations and posters. <p> Current and past research projects (funding of ~ $4.5 M in last 10 years) include: quantitative microbial risk assessment of graywater reuse (WRRI), molecular analysis and modeling of the competition between filaments and floc-formers in activated sludge (NSF), analysis of the ecophysiology of nitrifiers and denitrifiers in microbial floc (NSF), optimization of a swine waste treatment system for nitrogen removal (US Department of Agriculture), analysis of the fate of bioagents in landfills (EPA), microbial characterization of landfills (Waste Management, Inc.), molecular techniques for groundwater remedation sites (US DOE/DOD), investigation of foam control methods (Hazen and Sawyer), development of probes for environmentally versatile Bacillus strains (Novozymes Biochemicals, Inc.), improvement of sludge dewatering (NC WRRI), microbial ecology of grease interceptors (CSPA) and the system-wide optimization of wastewater treatment plants using genetic algorithms. <p> He is the author/co-author of 40 book chapters and journal papers, 102 conference papers/presentations, and has given 54 invited talks. He has been a consultant for industry, engineering firms, and public utilities on activated sludge operation, solids separation problems, and molecular microbiology techniques in the Philippines, India, China, and Montenegro. He has also mentored an Engineers Without Borders group that developed a sanitation system for a village in Peru. He served on the Editorial Board of the journal Water Research and is currently on the Editorial Board of ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, and Philippine Science Letters. He is a Board Member of the Philippine American Academy of Scientists and Engineers. <p> Dr. de los Reyes received his BS in Agricultural Engineering (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philippines-Los Banos in 1990, MS in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in 1994, and PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2000. He is married to Josephine Caballes-de los Reyes, and has three children- Mithi Alexa, Miguel Bayan, and Mireya Kathryn. He is the Raleigh-Durham Coordinator of Gawad Kalinga USA (since 2005). The North Carolina GK branch has raised funds for 3 GK villages (90 homes) in Quirino, Naga, and Masbate, and has supported GK’s efforts to sustain these and other villages. He is also involved in Green Kalinga (GK’s environmental arm) and has helped in education and training of GK volunteers. He is Founding Vice-President and has been a Board Member of the Filipino-American Performing Artists of North Carolina (FAPA-NC) since 2001. FAPA aims to teach Filipino-American youth the culture of the Philippines through dances, music, and art. // Francis is an environmental engineer, a professor of Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, and Biotechnology at NC State University, a teacher and researcher, a University Faculty Scholar, and a coordinator for a non-profit organization helping to lift developing countries out of poverty. His research and teaching focuses on wastewater treatment, engineering and microbiology of contaminant removal from solid and liquid wastes, molecular microbial ecology, and water and sanitation for developing countries. Francis obtained a BS in Agricultural Engineering from the University of the Philippines-Los Banos, a MS in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University, and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois. He has received national and international awards for research, including the NSF CAREER Award (“the highest science award given to young faculty) and a Distinguished Alumnus Award from UPLB. He has worked with government agencies, municipalities, universities, and companies in the US, China, Montenegro, the Philippines, Belgium, South Africa, India, and Malawi as consultant or visiting scientist. As the NC Triangle Area Coordinator of Gawad Kalinga, a non-profit movement with the aim of transforming slums in developing countries to colorful villages, he has coordinated efforts to establish 3 villages in the Philippines, helping to rebuild the lives of 90 families. He is a marathoner and enjoys Taekwondo. // Warning: This talk might contain much more than you'd ever want to know about the way the world poops. But as sanitation activist (and TED Fellow) Francis de los Reyes asks — doesn't everyone deserve a safe place to go? // Dr. Francis de los Reyes III is a distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in civil, construction, and environmental engineering. With a focus on biological processes and environmental biotechnology, his research delves into sanitation issues in developing nations. Dr. de los Reyes has garnered recognition through numerous awards and collaborations on global projects. His expertise spans wastewater treatment, microbial ecology, pit latrine technology, and anaerobic digestion. Engaged in international research endeavors, he actively contributes to initiatives enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene in underserved communities, embodying a commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for environmental challenges worldwide. // Environmental engineer + sanitation activist // technology, renewable, water, reuse, developing countries, agriculture, microbes, public utilities, drinking water sources, construction, rural villages, biotech, environmental consciousness, environmental impact, rural, empowerment, microbiology, energy, sanitation, entrepreneurship, compliance, global water and sanitation, water sanitation, waste management, geospatial analysis, research, climate, water resources, groundwater, youth, advocacy, teachers, energy policy, watershed, rain water, industrial, soil, environmental engineering, education, environmental accountability, drinking water, water quality, stormwater management, hydrology, activism, environmental education, environmental policy and advocacy, sustainable development , wetland, plants, wastewater treatment, risk assessment, extreme weather, wastewater, drinking water quality, science, poverty, nitrogen, watershed management, stormwater, capacity building, microbial ecology, waste to resources and energy, swine, anaerobic digestion, industrial water treatment, job skills training, marginalized communities, water management, volunteerism, policy, environmental management, science in developing countries, utilities, waste, bioreactor, marginalized, environmental, renewable energy, air quality, education and training, accountability, government, slum, ecology // USA|Raleigh|United States|North Carolina|Manila|Philippines

USA|Raleigh|United States|North Carolina|Manila|Philippines

United States

Meridian Health Group Ltd; Lily Hospitals; Morgan Stanley; Rabito Clinic Limited; mPharma; Council on Foreign Relations; Carepoint Hospitals; Golden Palm Investments; Harvard University; Goldman Sachs; University of Oxford; Andela; Harvard Law School; Ghana International School; CarePoint; Christ The King International School; YPO; Harvard Kennedy School; Peddie School; AXA; Eisenhower Fellowships; University of Birmingham; Harvard Business School; Valiant Capital Partners; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Dr. Sangu Delle is an Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author known for his work in building Africa's healthcare future through CarePoint and Golden Palm Investments Corporation. He has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, such as co-founding Cleanacwa and launching the Sangu Delle Foundation focused on education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, he is actively engaged in various organizations and initiatives, including serving as a Trustee of the Peddie School and being a member of the Harvard Medical School Dean's Global Health and Service Advisory Council. Through his work, Dr. Delle has received numerous international accolades and awards for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact in Africa. // Entrepreneur. Investor. Author. All about Africa // We are a Pan-African tech forward healthcare group building Africa's healthcare future using technology and innovation. We currently serve 1 million patients via our 65+ healthcare facilities in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. We have an ambitious goal to serve 100 million Africans by 2030, primiarly driven by our technology platform. Our Group includes: Seha Healthcare (https://www.seha.healthcare/) Lily Hospitals (https://lilyhospitals.com/) Rabito Clinic (https://www.rabitoclinic.com/) Meridian Health Group (https://mhg.co.ke/) CarePoint Hospitals (https://www.carepointhospitals.com/) MyCareMobile (https://www.mycaremobile.com/) Show less // Investment holding company focused on early stage opportunities in Africa (primarily technology and technology enabled businesses). Portfolio companies: Healthcare Africa Health Holdings (http://africahealthholdings.com/) - Pan-African mPharma (http://mpharma.co) - Pan-African Reliance HMO (https://www.reliancehmo.com/) - Nigeria Education Andela (http://www.andela.co/) - Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya & Uganda Automotive/Transport Autocheck (https://autocheck.com.ng/) - Nigeria Frontier Car Group (www.frontiercargroup.com) - Pan-EM [EXITED] FinTech Chaka (https://chaka.ng/) - Nigeria Flutterwave (https://www.flutterwave.com/) - Pan-Africa Mono (https://techpoint.africa/2020/09/21/mono-raises-500k/) - Nigeria Nestcoin - Nigeria WapiPay - Kenya Touch and Pay - Nigeria Sabi Cash - Nigeria Infrastructure / Supply Chain / Marketplaces Fibre.ng (http://www.fibre.ng) - Nigeria GoldenEye Precision (http://www.goldeneye-pas.com/)- Ghana Jetstream (https://jetstreamafrica.com/) - Ghana Sokowatch (https://sokowatch.com/) - East Africa SOLO Mobile (http://www.gosolo.ng/about-solo.html) - Nigeria Tizeti (https://www.tizeti.com/) - West Africa Eksab - Egypt ILLA - Egypt Minly - Egypt Appetito - Egypt Sendbox - Nigeria Others AJUA (https://ajua.com/) - Pan-Africa Supermart (http://www.supermart.ng/) - Nigeria // Investment holding company focused on early stage opportunities in Africa (primarily technology and technology enabled businesses).Portfolio companies:Africa Health Holdings (http://africahealthholdings.com/) Andela (http://www.andela.co/) - Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya & UgandaFlutterwave (https://www.flutterwave.com/) - Pan-Africa Frontier Car Group (www.frontiercargroup.com) - Pan-EMFibre.ng (http://www.fibre.ng) - NigeriaGoldenEye Precision (http://www.goldeneye-pas.com/)- GhanaJetstream (https://jetstreamafrica.com/)mPharma (http://mpharma.co) - Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya & IsraelmSurvey (http://msurvey.co.ke/) - KenyaSupermart (http://www.supermart.ng/) - Nigeria Sokowatch (https://sokowatch.com/) - East Africa Reliance HMO (https://www.reliancehmo.com/) - Nigeria SOLO Mobile (http://www.gosolo.ng/about-solo.html) - NigeriaTizeti (https://www.tizeti.com/) - West Africa ZamSolar (http://www.zamsolar.com/) - Zambia // Lily Hospitals is one of Nigeria’s growing networks of private healthcare institutions with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent clinical services. Since our inception under the current management (1998), we have remained at the forefront of providing and delivering quality patient-centered, responsive, and technology-driven care across various locations in Nigeria to both citizens and foreign nationals. // With a growing country wide network of one – stop medical centres and hospitals, Meridian is one of the market leaders in the provision of quality, cost effective accessible health care in Kenya and East Africa region. At the heart of our corporate philosophy is a devotion to patient – centric care and service excellence. We are dedicated to providing effective and efficient care in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment. This is our promise to you. // We believe, as Dwight Eisenhower did, that Eisenhower Fellowships exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves, to envision how they can effect positive change, to engage others beyond their existing networks and to collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders and regions to better the world around them. Eisenhower Fellows and the positive impact they can have on their societies are at the heart of everything we do. We bring together innovative leaders from all fields and regions of the world, women and men of notable achievement who have the potential to do even more. We strive to ensure the professional, ethnic, racial, gender and geographic diversity of the Fellows and of the regions and nations where we operate. Our mission begins with identifying outstanding ascendant leaders who share President Eisenhower’s belief in the powerful possibilities of a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. We work with mid-career leaders who display the vision and passion to pursue concrete projects with real impact on their societies. We believe our work transcends national boundaries, linking outstanding international leaders with their counterparts in the United States to enhance international understanding and provide rich opportunities for collaboration within the influential Eisenhower Fellows global network. Successful candidates for our program are leaders hungry to advance their personal and professional growth, who can articulate how they can use the fellowship to produce impactful change and who commit to lifelong engagement with the organization and its Fellows around the world. They apply what they learn from their peers and in their meetings with experts in their respective fields to maximize their potential and produce sustained impact through a transformative fellowship experience and collaboration with the netwo // The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher. // CarePoint is a chain of healthcare facilities dedicated to offering the highest quality of health care services at an affordable cost. CarePoint health facilities are situated across several local government and communities in Lagos State. CarePoint - "care you can trust." // Andela is a global talent accelerator that produces world-class remote developers and connects them with top employers. Andela finds the brightest young people in Africa and gives them the training and mentorship needed to thrive as full-time, remote developers for companies around the world. The company is backed by investors including Steve Case, Omidyar Network, Founder Collective, Rothenberg Ventures, Learn Capital, Melo7 Tech Partners, Chris Hughes and Susa Ventures. Andela has offices in North America and Africa. // The leading private healthcare chain in Ghana offering general healthcare services, dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, gynecology and neurology services. // mPharma is re-defining how pharmaceuticals are prescribed, delivered and monitored in Africa // The Panel is designed to provide an informal forum for deep discussions on global trends shaping the world in which AXA operates; to identify ways that AXA can shape its vision and strategy consistent with these trends; and to enable AXA to maximize its positive impact on clients and the communities in which it operates. // Long/short global equities & private equity/venture capital // Distressed investing // Multi-strategy investing (long/short, credit, private equity) // Meridian Health Group Ltd; Lily Hospitals; Morgan Stanley; Rabito Clinic Limited; mPharma; Council on Foreign Relations; Carepoint Hospitals; Golden Palm Investments; Harvard University; Goldman Sachs; University of Oxford; Andela; Harvard Law School; Ghana International School; CarePoint; Christ The King International School; YPO; Harvard Kennedy School; Peddie School; AXA; Eisenhower Fellowships; University of Birmingham; Harvard Business School; Valiant Capital Partners; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford // Sangu Delle is a versatile professional with a focus on entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, particularly within the African context. He is deeply involved in shaping Africa's healthcare future through technology and innovation, as evidenced by his leadership in a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group serving millions of patients across multiple countries. Sangu's investment holding company concentrates on early-stage opportunities in Africa, primarily in technology and technology-enabled businesses, with a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, education, fintech, infrastructure, and more. His work reflects a commitment to driving positive change and impactful projects across various sectors in Africa and beyond. // I am trying to build Africa's future: through entrepreneurship to create jobs and opportunity and through building a sustainable healthcare system. To solve the intractable problems of bad leadership and poor governance, I will be running for office next election cycle. // Dr. Sangu Delle is a multifaceted professional deeply engaged in entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, with a strong focus on advancing Africa's healthcare landscape. Through his roles in CarePoint, Golden Palm Investments Corporation, and a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group, he is actively shaping the future of healthcare in Africa through innovation and technology. Dr. Delle's investment endeavors primarily target early-stage opportunities in technology and technology-enabled businesses across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech. Committed to driving positive change, he has also spearheaded philanthropic initiatives such as Cleanacwa and the Sangu Delle Foundation, emphasizing education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, his involvement in various organizations and advisory roles underscores his dedication to fostering social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa and beyond. // Investor // An entrepreneur and investor from Ghana who founded Golden Palm Investments to fund promising start-ups and build world-class businesses in Africa. // Biography of DR. SANGU JULIUS DELLE Born in Ghana, Sangu’s childhood home was a refuge for victims of torture and violence from neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone. Sangu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (highest honors) in Economics and African Studies, a Doctor of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. At Harvard, he received many academic honors including the Thomas Hoopes Prize, the Reverend Peter Gomes Prize, the Philippe Wamba Prize, the Deshaun Hill & Harvard Stephens, the Maurice Sedwell Prize, the Harvard Law School Dean’s Award for Leadership and the Soros Fellowship. Sangu also graduated merit-equivalent with a Master in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University, where he was an Oxford-Allan and Nesta Ferguson scholar. He further graduated with a PhD in Economic Anthropology and African Studies from the University of Birmingham where he was awarded a College of Arts and Law Scholarship. He has obtained Executive Education Certificates in Leadership from the Oxford University Said Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. As a freshman in college, Sangu founded Golden Palm Investments Corporation (“Golden Palm”) in 2006 with $100 to invest in projects to generate social impact and create jobs in Africa. Today Golden Palm is a leading venture capital firm with over $100 million of assets under management across Africa and the Middle East and has backed leading tech startups such as Andela, Flutterwave, Wasoko, Autochek and mPharma. In 2017, Sangu founded a tech-forward healthcare system called CarePoint, with a vision to “build Africa’s healthcare future.” Sangu currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. CarePoint serves 1 million+ patients a year through its portfolio of 65+ hospitals and clinics in Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya and through its telemedicine platform. Sangu previously founded the non-profit Cleanacwa in 2006, which worked on clean water and sanitation initiatives to impact over 200,000 people in 160 villages across Ghana. In 2022, in honor of his 35th birthday, Sangu established the Sangu Delle Foundation to make philanthropic investments in health, education and economic empowerment in Ghana. Sangu has served on several boards and advisory boards including the Peddie School, Flutterwave, mPharma, Autochek and AXA. At Harvard University, Sangu has served on the boards of the Harvard Alumni Association, the Harvard Medical School Dean’s Global Health and Service Advisory Council, the Harvard Business School Fund Council and the Harvard Center for African Studies. He currently serves on Harvard University’s Board of Overseers as the second African (after the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu) to be elected since 1637. He is the President of the Harvard Club of Ghana and chairs Harvard interviews in Ghana. He is also a member of the West Africa Advisory Group of the Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford and the Selection Committee of the West Africa Rhodes Scholarship, for which he was awarded the George Parkin Service Award by the Rhodes Trust at Oxford University in 2019. Sangu serves on the Board of Directors of Ashesi University where he chairs the Audit and Risk Committee and the Legal Committee; and the Board of Directors of his alma mater, Ghana International School. Sangu has received several international accolades including 2023 Institut Choiseul “Digital Entrepreneur of the Year”, 2023 Top 100 Economic Leaders in Africa, RoW 2022 “100 Global Tech Changemakers”, The Root 100 Most Influential Black Americans (2022), 2022 African Young Business Leader of the Year, 2022 Eisenhower Fellow, 2021 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Harvard Black Students’ Association 2020 Legacy Award, New Africa Magazine “100 Most Influential Africans of 2019,” Africa CEO Forum Finalist for “Young CEO of the Year”, 2016 GOOD 100 List of “100 people who are improving the world through creativity and innovation,” three times winner of Forbes top 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa, Future Africa Awards 2014 “Young Person of the Year,” and Euromoney’s “Africa’s Rising Stars” award. He is a TED Fellow, an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow and a GLG Social Impact Fellow. In 2005, as a high school student, Sangu was featured in TIME magazine’s Tomorrow25 as one of 25 future world leaders. Sangu is a licensed attorney, admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. He has traveled to over 100 countries globally including 47 in Africa and is the award-winning author of Making Futures: Young Entrepreneurs in a Dynamic Africa, which was shortlisted for the Financial Times / McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize for best business book by an author under age 40. Sangu’s Catholic faith is very important to him and he serves the church ministry as a lector and a member of the Noble Order of the Knights of Marshall and the Knights of Colombus. // When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human." // In this short, provocative talk, financier Sangu Delle questions whether microfinance — small loans to small entrepreneurs -- is the best way to drive growth in developing countries. "We seem to be fixated on this romanticized idea that every poor person in Africa is an entrepreneur,” he says. "Yet, my work has taught me that most people want jobs.” Delle, a TED Fellow, makes the case for supporting large companies and factories — and clearing away the obstacles to pan-African trade. // Dr. Sangu Delle is a multifaceted professional deeply engaged in entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, with a strong focus on advancing Africa's healthcare landscape. Through his roles in CarePoint, Golden Palm Investments Corporation, and a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group, he is actively shaping the future of healthcare in Africa through innovation and technology. Dr. Delle's investment endeavors primarily target early-stage opportunities in technology and technology-enabled businesses across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech. Committed to driving positive change, he has also spearheaded philanthropic initiatives such as Cleanacwa and the Sangu Delle Foundation, emphasizing education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, his involvement in various organizations and advisory roles underscores his dedication to fostering social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa and beyond. // Investor // technology, infrastructure, mental health, violence, water, sanitation, telemedicine, education, entrepreneurship, auditing, workforce, fintech, venture capital, capital markets, jobs, job skills training, water sanitation, finance, africa, research, developing countries, supply chain, human rights, race, rights, international human rights law, economic anthropology, youth entrepreneurship, women, impact investing, rural villages, affordable, gender, youth, healthcare, economic empowerment, microfinance, cars, children, workforce development, rural, empowerment, investments in africa, governance, law, rain water, clean water, government, investing in startup companies, income // Nigeria|Washington|United States|Ghana|Egypt|Kenya|District of Columbia

Nigeria|Washington|United States|Ghana|Egypt|Kenya|District of Columbia

Kenya

Auto innovator // British mobility entrepreneur and founder of Mobius Motors, a Kenya-based company designing and manufacturing a first-of-its-kind affordable vehicle made expressly for the unique customer requirements and often-poor road conditions found in the developing world. // Joel Jackson is the founder and CEO of Mobius Motors, a venture building low-cost high-function vehicles for Africa’s mass-market. Before Mobius, Joel worked on business strategy with an internationally acclaimed social enterprise in rural Kenya. It was here that he first experienced the challenges facing millions of people throughout the continent without access to appropriate forms of transport. Joel also worked as a management consultant, advising top Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies across Europe and North America. In addition to the TED Global fellowship, he is also the recipient of the Echoing Green fellowship, a global social enterprise fund and has presented Mobius’ vision at several worldwide forums, including the UN. Joel is a graduate of Imperial College with a first class honours degree in Computer Science. // Joel Jackson wants to reimagine transportation around the needs of the African consumer. He's designed an SUV that's rugged enough for long stretches of uneven terrain and affordable enough to be within reach of those who need it most. Learn more about the challenges of mobility and manufacturing in Africa -- and what a localized motor industry could mean for the future of the continent. // Joel Jackson is the founder and CEO of Mobius Motors, a venture building low-cost high-function vehicles for Africa’s mass-market. Before Mobius, Joel worked on business strategy with an internationally acclaimed social enterprise in rural Kenya. It was here that he first experienced the challenges facing millions of people throughout the continent without access to appropriate forms of transport. Joel also worked as a management consultant, advising top Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies across Europe and North America. In addition to the TED Global fellowship, he is also the recipient of the Echoing Green fellowship, a global social enterprise fund and has presented Mobius’ vision at several worldwide forums, including the UN. Joel is a graduate of Imperial College with a first class honours degree in Computer Science. // Auto innovator // rural, mobility, affordable, vehicles, science, transportation, low-cost, manufacturing // Nairobi County|Kenya|Nairobi

Nairobi County|Kenya|Nairobi