TED Talks Daily 3 lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazer | Rana Abdelhamid
Apr 12, 2019
Rana Abdelhamid, an organizer and entrepreneur behind the global network Malikah, shares her inspiring journey of empowering women through self-defense. She recounts her beginnings at 16, teaching self-defense in her community. Key topics include embracing identity, confronting hate, and the transformative power of community support. Abdelhamid emphasizes the importance of resilience and connection among women in building movements for safety and solidarity, urging collective action against violence.
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Discrimination and Inspiration
- Rana Abdelhamid's mother faced discrimination in New York City for wearing a hijab.
- This, coupled with Abdelhamid's own experience of having her hijab pulled, fueled her desire to create change.
From Basement to Global Movement
- After being attacked for wearing her hijab, Rana Abdelhamid started teaching self-defense to young girls in a community center basement.
- This initiative grew into Malikah, a global organization empowering women.
Start With Your Skills
- Start with what you know.
- Abdelhamid leveraged her karate skills to teach self-defense.