Social Movements’ Subtle Yet Transformative Influences | Yuhan Zhang | TEDxSMIC School Beijing
Yuhan Zhang joined multiple social movements such as a sanitary pad sharing box initiative and a women’s educational empowerment through English debate. With a big heart to contribute to societal issues, Yuhan is dismayed by the unsatisfactory results. Until one of the beneficiaries, whose attitude on life was transformed by the movement, thanked Yuhan for what she did, Yuhan realized the often unnoticed influences of social movements and encourages everyone to take part in forging positive change.? Subscribe for more TEDx talks from Beijing SMIC High School
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Yuhan Zhang is an interpreter based in Beijing, specializing in conference and business interpretation. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Northeast Normal University and a master's degree in English interpreting from China Foreign Affairs University. With extensive experience in business negotiations, she has provided interpretation services for leading enterprises such as State Grid and China Logistics. Beyond her professional endeavors, Yuhan is a dedicated advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment. Passionate about social progress, she actively engages in initiatives that support women's professional and personal development. 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
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