With the key to their solution in our hands, this talk is designed to encourage you to consider life as an adult: without the safety net of school, when we leave, we will need to put our energy into sustaining healthy support groups of friends and strong connections. Alma Geva was born in Israel and raised in the Netherlands. She grew up in the Israeli community in Amsterdam and discovered the importance of a strong community. Today, Alma takes on leadership roles within this community and continues to share her passion and experiences with others. She is a dedicated leader and advocate for the power of community. Alma believes in the transformative impact of community in addressing some of humanity’s greatest challenges, including loneliness, loss of purpose and societal distractions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx