TED Talks Daily 4 steps for ending extreme poverty | Shameran Abed
Sep 4, 2020
Shameran Abed, leader of BRAC's Ultra Poor Graduation Initiative, is on a mission to combat extreme poverty that affects over 400 million people globally. He discusses innovative strategies that go beyond financial assistance, focusing on restoring hope and dignity. Through inspiring case studies, like that of Jorina, he reveals how targeted support and mentorship can uplift entire communities. Shameran outlines an ambitious plan to help 21 million people in the next six years, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions and collective action.
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Ultra-Poverty: More Than Money
- Ultra-poverty goes beyond a lack of money; it's a lack of hope and dignity.
- Being ultra-poor means feeling your condition is unchangeable and isolating.
BRAC's Four-Step Approach
- Poverty reduction programs must instill hope and self-worth.
- BRAC's approach provides basic needs, livelihood training, financial education, and social integration.
Jarina's Transformation
- Jorina, an abandoned wife with malnourished children, joined BRAC's program.
- She received support, training, and mentorship, eventually running a successful store.