George Ayittey: Cheetahs vs. Hippos
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)In this very strong talk, George Ayittey condemns the corruption in Africa perpetuated by the government. He speaks of the cheetah generation as the ones who will lead Africa to its salvation. He also gives advice on how to help the Africans where they need it most.
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Mitchell Besser: Mothers Helping Mothers Fight HIV
July 1, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)Mitchell Besser shows how taking care of HIV-positive mothers will save the babies in their wombs.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: The Birth of a New Nation
April 7, 1957 (about 67 years ago)Martin Luther King uses the Exodus and the story behind Ghana's liberation from Britain to show the steps in attaining freedom.
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Seyi Oyesola: Dr. Seyi Oyesola Tours a Hospital in Nigeria
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)Seyi Oyesola shows how the hospitals in Nigeria need a make-over to be able to produce proper and effective healthcare.
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Eleni Gabre-Madhin: Ethiopian Economics
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)Eleni Gabre-Madhin talks of Africa's readiness to pursue happiness through their agricultural economy with the help of the global market.
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Nathan Myhrvold: Could this Laser Zap Malaria?
February 1, 2010 (over 14 years ago)Nathan Myhrvold shows a laser that could probably be the answer to the malaria gripping some developing countries.
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Magnus Larsson: Turning Dunes Into Architecture
July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)Magnus Larsson presents the threat of desertification and its prevention that is hidden in the dunes.
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Kristen Ashburn: Photos of AIDS
February 1, 2004 (over 20 years ago)In this talk, Kristen Ashburn shows us images of the impact of AIDS in Zimbabwe. Each image is a searing imprint that tells a story of its own.
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Zeresenay Alemseged: Looking for Humanity's Roots
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)Zeresenay Alemseged, an Ethiopian paleoanthropologist, talks about his discoveries on the earliest human fossils and how they help in the study of evolution. He also challenges the current situation we have in Africa and hopes for a better future legacy.
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Jacqueline Novogratz: Investing in Africa's Own Solutions
July 1, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)In this persuasive talk, Philanthropist Jacqueline Novogratz tells us about global poverty. She identifies who the poor people are and gives an account of their living conditions. She then shows a more effective way of truly ending poverty.
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