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It was a joy to speak on NEXUS stage this past weekend in NYC about the critical need to change narratives about Africa using food as a way to build bridges! African Food Changemakers Sahel Consulting aacefoods LEAP Africa
Finally, Tony Robbins, shared his personal experience with child hunger, & ignited us with a call to action to join his 100 billion meals challenge. Although Tony has hit 60 billion meals, 315 million children are on the verge of starvation this year.
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Dr. Keolu Fox blew our minds on how he is disrupting the Indigenous DNA supply chain with Variant Bio.
We then listened to Parin Heidari explain how and why art is a tool for global change. In just 2 years, Parin has transformed the world using NFTs.
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What an amazing closing lineup!! M1 and Umi had the crowd on their feet as with an artistic invocation of nostalgic Hip-Hop songs, followed by Yoel Chlimper, who told us about which Latin American companies our Planet would invest in.
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Do whatever you want to do, be the best at it- but make the world a better place.
- Jason Flom #WeAreNexus
What a Saturday morning we’ve had with Malala Yousafzai, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, three incredible The EarthShot Prize winners: Sam Teicher, Charlot Magayi, Kheyti, and author and behavior psychologist Jon Levy, who taught us the formula to a longer life.
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The bold and inspiring Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli graced us with her presence to share her passion to change the narratives and biases about Africa. Ndidi used food to build bridges by showcasing that popular beverages and vegetables originated in many African countries.
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NEXUS what a morning getting to cover one of my lifelong goals to hear Malala Yousafzai bring to life her #sport & #education with her husband Asser Malik - she is the face of making the impossible possible. #DreamBig
“They tried to silence one girl, and I saw that the best way to fight back was to speak out for all girls… I believe in the leadership and activism of girls.” Malala #WeAreNexus #genderequality
“We couldn’t have asked for a better place to premiere our idea.” — Malala Yousafzai
The welcoming and idea-fostering community here at the NEXUS Global Summit solidified Malala and collaborative partner, Malik Asser’s decision to debut their women’s sports initiative with us
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The future of women’s athletics now has the support of Malik Asser and Malala Yousafzai.
“When we give girls and women the equal chance to participate in all sports it will challenge stereotypes and prejudices, and prove women’s sports is possible and entertaining.”
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According to Malala Yousafzai, in rural Pakistani areas girls aren’t allowed to play cricket due to lack of equipment and facilities. Even if girls are passionate about sports they can’t see a future in it because the opportunities are so limited.
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The iconic global humanitarian and education champion, Malala Yousafzai and her husband, former Pakistan Cricket Board GM Asser Malik debuted their initiative to invest in women’s sports and sports education.
“Women need representation from the field and owner’s box.”
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NEXUS learning how we can help Kheyti achieve the vision of climate farming to all from 5K farmers in India to 100Millions more globally; Charlot Magayi globalize clean, safe cooking & combat climate change; save coral reefs Coral Vita #earthprizewinners