A veces, las grandes cifras esconden algo mucho más íntimo: el nombre, la sonrisa y la historia de cada niña. Cristina Martínez no habla de números, habla de vidas. De sueños que parecían imposibles y que hoy caminan con libertad hacia el futuro. Educación, Salud, Dignidad y Amor. Cuatro pilares que sostienen el trabajo incansable de “Pequeña Nowina” la ONG que creo en 2015 para dar voz a las niñas “invisibles” de Sierra Leona, y que muestran cómo una visión clara y un corazón comprometido pueden cambiar el destino de generaciones. Cuando los titulares ya no importan, cuando los ojos del mundo miran hacia otro lado, la pobreza no desaparece… se perpetúa. Pero ahí también surgen los verdaderos héroes: las ONG de verdad, la educación que siembra futuro, y personas como Cristina que han dedicado su vida a que las niñas tengan una oportunidad real. Sierra Leona no solo es un lugar en el mapa, es el espejo de un sistema injusto. Cristina nos lo comparte desde la piel, desde el barro, desde la experiencia, desde el corazón. Con una marcada conciencia social y con el deseo de que su trabajo tuviese un profundo impacto positivo en la sociedad, en el año 2012 deja su puesto de Directora de Comunicación y Marketing para poner en marcha su carrera al servicio de los demás. En 2015 crea la ONGD Pequeña Nowina con el objetivo de ser voz para las niñas y mujeres más vulnerables y ayudarles a alcanzar su máximo potencial a través de la educación, la salud, un oficio digno y la formación en valores. A día de hoy ha ayudado a más de 25.000 mujeres y niñas en países como Sierra Leona (África), India, Ecuador, Ucrania y España. ¿Hasta cuando? Hasta que no exista ni una sola mujer o niña que necesite su ayuda. 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

En un mundo donde las mujeres siguen siendo minoría en la producción musical, Tatiana ha construido su propio estudio y ha trabajado con algunos de los artistas más importantes de la industria. Su propósito va más allá de su éxito personal: quiere que más mujeres descubran su poder en la música y tengan el espacio que merecen. Desde muy joven, supo que su papel en la industria no solo sería cantar, sino crear y producir su propio sonido. Mientras otros dudaban de que una mujer pudiera estar detrás de los controles, ella estaba demostrando lo contrario. Su misión no es solo crear música, sino abrir caminos para que más mujeres descubran que sí pueden ser productoras, compositoras y líderes en la industria. Pero los sueños no se cumplen sin esfuerzo. Cada nota, cada melodía, cada letra escrita es fruto de años de trabajo, constancia y superación. Algecireña, nacida en una familia de artista, hija de la bailaora Mercedes Alcalá. Con cuatro años ya tocaba percusión, a los seis comienza su formación en piano y canto y con doce años ya dirigía en la Asociación la Bohemia a mas de 50 cantantes como jefa de cuerda. Con trece años recibe el Premio Internacional de piano otorgado por la SCAEM. Su amplísima formación artística la lleva a formarse en el Bachillerato musical y piano clásico en el Conservatorio Superior de Música de Sevilla " Manuel Castillo", recibiendo la 2ª mejor nota de Andalucía. Completa sus estudios musicales con el baile, formándose durante más de 7 años en danza clásica, flamenco, danza moderna y hip-hop. 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

Everyone has an accent. Some people can be judged for their accent, while others celebrated. Accent bias can impact how we perceive others' trustworthiness and treat them. However, accents can be powerful invitations to learn new cultures, histories, and stories. When we view accents as unique narratives, we can create societies that better value diversity. Eniolaoluwa Ogunyemi (Enny) holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Psychology from UNC Charlotte and is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in Cognitive Science. Upon completion in Spring 2025, she plans to further her studies with a master's in Cognitive Psychology.Originally from Nigeria, Enny is an international student currently studying in the United States. In addition to her studies, she serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University Center for Academic Excellence (UCAE). Outside of academia, Enny enjoys crocheting, listening to music, and getting lost in fictional novels. 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

Separated by oceans and continents, the United States and Bangladesh may appear financially disconnected. But in today’s globalized world, decisions made in Washington can have profound consequences in Dhaka. In this compelling TEDx talk, Arib Malik uncovers the hidden but powerful influence of U.S. interest rates on the volatility and performance of the Bangladeshi stock market.Using historical data and macroeconomic analysis, this talk challenges the widespread belief that Bangladesh’s market struggles are driven solely by domestic issues. Instead, it reveals how U.S. monetary policy—especially changes in interest rates—sends economic ripples across borders, affecting investor behavior, capital flows, and market stability in developing nations like Bangladesh.Key insights include: -The interconnectedness of global markets in the era of financial globalization -How U.S. Federal Reserve decisions impact emerging markets -Why understanding external influences is crucial for economic resilience and reform in Bangladesh -A call to rethink economic narratives that focus only inward, ignoring the broader global forces at play.Aligned with the TEDx theme "Think Again," this talk offers a fresh lens on financial vulnerability and interconnectedness, encouraging viewers to think globally when analyzing local challenges. Separated by two vast oceans and more than 8,000 kilometers, the United States and Bangladesh might seem like financial worlds apart. But when America sneezes, markets halfway across the globe—like in Bangladesh—can feel the shivers. In this TEDx talk, I’ll dive into the powerful influence of U.S. interest rates, showing how decisions made in the world’s largest economy send ripples that shape the volatility of the Bangladeshi stock market. Using historical data, I’ll demonstrate that the impact of U.S. interest rates reaches far beyond what many might think. Together, we'll explore why Bangladesh’s stock market performance isn’t just an internal story. I aim to challenge the common belief that Bangladesh’s market struggles are solely due to local factors, revealing the hidden hand of global giants like the United States in shaping our financial landscape. 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

Gui Gennari destaca a ignorância humana diante da sabedoria da natureza, mesmo com todos os avanços tecnológicos. Defende a biomimética como caminho para soluções sustentáveis, inspiradas em bilhões de anos de evolução natural. Ao apresentar exemplos práticos, propõe uma mudança de postura: deixar de nos considerarmos superiores e passar a aprender e colaborar com a natureza para garantir um futuro próspero Gui Gennari é fundador da startup Iandé que utiliza a biomimética para a construção de inovações e negócios regenerativos, para o desenvolvimento de pessoas e formação de lideranças para o futuro. Atualmente como professor convidado da Singularity Brazil e pai da Alice, ele é Mestre em Biomimética pela Arizona State University e Especialista em Biomimética pelo mais importante instituto global, o Biomimicry 3.8. Consegue trazer os aprendizados da natureza de forma pragmática e aplicada por possuir mais de 15 anos de experiência multidisciplinar em liderança e inovação (áreas de consumer insights, pesquisa e desenvolvimento, operações, marketing, chief of staff), além de MBAs executivos pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas e Fundação Dom Cabral. Acredita que a natureza é a prova de que é possível conciliar performance e regeneração - e faz isso há 3,8 bilhões de anos - e que as melhores soluções são construídas por meio da cooperação. 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

In this visionary TEDx talk, Araf Malik explores a bold and ambitious roadmap for economic transformation in Bangladesh and the wider South Asian region. Drawing from history and forward-thinking policy models, this talk challenges long-standing narratives of limitation and presents a compelling case for regional resurgence.Before colonization, South Asia was a global economic powerhouse—contributing over 23% of the world's GDP and serving as a vibrant center of trade, textiles, spices, and innovation. This talk argues that by reconnecting with this legacy and learning from global success stories, Bangladesh can unlock its full potential.Key themes of this transformative blueprint include:Economic liberation through tariff reforms, foreign investment, and strategic state-led enterprisesEducation reform that emphasizes STEM, life skills, and vocational training to nurture a skilled, future-ready workforceSpecial Economic Zones in Chattogram and Dhaka as engines for export-led growthAnti-corruption and transparency initiatives to build trust, attract capital, and ensure sustainable developmentAligned with the TEDx theme "THINK AGAIN," this talk delivers a message of possibility, purpose, and progress—urging policymakers, investors, and citizens alike to embrace a new vision for what Bangladesh and South Asia can become in the 21st century. This visionary talk dives deep into the untapped potential of Bangladesh and South Asia, challenging pessimistic narratives and embracing a blueprint for transformative growth.Before colonization, South Asia led the world, commanding 23% of global GDP, thriving as a hub for textiles, spices, and innovation. Today, by looking back at these achievements, Bangladesh can rethink its approach to economic development.This blueprint emphasizes economic liberation by removing tariffs, attracting foreign investments, and focusing on state-led enterprises modeled after global success stories. It advocates massive investments in education, emphasizing STEM, life skills, and vocational training to build a skilled workforce of engineers, doctors, and innovators. By leveraging Special Economic Zones near Chattogram and Dhaka, promoting export industries, and fostering transparency through anti-corruption reforms, the nation can lay the foundation for sustainable progress. 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