An Escape from Poverty

Video

Jacqueline Novogratz tells a moving story of an encounter in a Nairobi slum with Jane, a former prostitute, whose dreams of escaping poverty, of becoming a doctor and of getting married were fulfilled in an unexpected way.

Additional Info

Topics: Gender, Gender and Economic Empowerment, Gender and Employment
Regions:
Africa
GP/Global Themes:
Poverty & Equity, Gender
keywords:
TED Conference, Activism, Business, Culture, Global Issues, Poverty, Women, Work
Language:
English
Learning Mode:
Video
Date Added: November 13, 2015
Length:
7:30

About the Presenters

Jacqueline Novogratz

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jose luis

- Jul 17, 2022

muy bueno

Mariam

- Mar 12, 2021

Interesting

MOHAMMAD

- Feb 1, 2021

Great!

Joy Mildred Adhiambo

- Sep 3, 2020

Poverty eradication

Anvar

- Mar 30, 2020

Interesting!

Monir

- Apr 29, 2019

Excellent and important topic. Poverty needs more innovations that help people to escape.

Jafar

- Apr 1, 2019

Topik Sangat Menarik

Ki

- Jul 5, 2018

Interesting information! Thanks!

Jes�s Manuel

- Feb 25, 2018

Great!