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Stories That Reshape Reality

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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TEDx Courses Poetry Courses Storytelling Courses Social Justice Courses Prose Courses

Course Description

Overview

Embark on a transformative journey through the power of words in this inspiring TEDx talk by independent journalist Jacinta Kerketta. Discover how writing can be a powerful tool to combat injustices, regardless of your background or location. Learn about the importance of sharing unique perspectives and voices through various mediums, including poetry, prose, and social media. Explore Kerketta's personal experiences as she highlights the questions and perspectives of indigenous populations in Jharkhand and Odisha. Gain insights into her work on risk management programmes and grassroot democracy among forest-dwelling communities. Be inspired by her efforts to reshape the lives of Adivasi children through short poems and diaries. Uncover the potential of storytelling to create meaningful change and reshape reality in this thought-provoking presentation.

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Stories That Reshape Reality | Jacinta Kerketta | TEDxXLRI


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