Charity, one hell of a drug | Arsema Thomas | TEDxYale
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- “Give a man to fish, and you will feed him for a day, but teach a man to fish, and you will feed him for a lifetime.” That saying always gave Thomas pause. Enshrined in those string of words is not only a sense of hierarchy between the narrator and the man, but it embodies what is happening between the developed and developing world. Thomas addresses the issues of donor aid dependency. Aid refers to the fraction of government expenditures that originate from foreign pockets, but it is not intrinsically linked to dependence. This negative component comes to form, when aid is used as a long-term strategy, inhibiting development, progress, autonomy, and reform. It’s seen not only in monetary form, but also in food commodities, and technical expertise. Arsema Thomas is a second-year MPH candidate studying Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. After studying Biophysics as an undergrad at Carnegie Mellon University, she felt the need to further explore the application of the technical science. After working in a maternal and child mobile health clinic in Northern Kenya and the Kakumah Refugee Camp on the Kenya-Sudan border, Arsema attended Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) to find the intersection of innovation and health policy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Arsema is brilliant, Queen Charlotte brought me here
me too xx
Same 😅
Same 😊
Me too!!!
Same
She's a total scholar. Went to Carnegie Mellon AND Yale and is versed in the classic African essayists. She's a polyglot and has a hardcore STEM and public health background. She is the blueprint 🇳🇬
She is!
It’s honestly so impressive!
It makes you wonder why she even went into acting. I'm sure she loves it but honestly, someone with her intelligence could literally do anything
Impressive😮
You mean African
She’s very well spoken and her idea on believing in Africa instead of pitying Africa is a topic not most people are willing to talk about, I’m so proud to be African and cheer on her as she continues in her acting career and hopefully continues to spread more awareness about Africa 🩵
She’s done a TED Talk too?! So talented in every way!
I’m crying . This is the kind of woman I want to be
The Wealth That Enslaves The Owner Is Not Wealth! AFRICAN PROVERB!
She is phenomenal! Born in America to two diplomats, lived in different countries in the world, had an excellent education in our finest universities, speaks at least 5 languages etc. I am very impressed with this young woman. Hope you have a wonderful and fulfilling career❤️🙏🏽.
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Wow.. I already had so much respect for the way Arsema carried her performance as Lady Danbury in Queen Charlotte but getting to see her mind unfold in this talk just makes me love her more. She's brilliant 💖
Aw her father must be so proud I loved how insightful it was like I actually learned something from this. Arsema is so talented for a newbie actor, and so smart and educated at the same time, she's amazing ❤
why is no one laughing?? her jokes are literally so funny 😭😭
IKR! I thought the same thing, it went over their heads 😂
THE WAY I SCREAMED ONCE I HEARD MY LANGUAGE BEING SPOKEN!???!!! I love her so much.
The number of times I listened to it to understand what she meant ehn!
“Don’t feel bad for Africa! Believe in Africa!”
I came here because of the amazing Arsema Thomas portraying young Lady Danbury in *Queen Charlotte!* What a phenomenal TEDTalk!!!!! Wow, she is truly wonderful in everything!! 🤗
Now she is incomparable😍 such and intelligent, eloquent young lady. What an inspiration
I’m 3 years older than her and I absolutely look up to her. For one person to be so accomplished and has done so much in a small time it makes me believe I can do some of the things I want to as well. Like you really can do so much in life.
❤❤❤same sis same
This is by far the most insightful ted talk I've heard. On a topic that actually matters so much. Hats off to Arsema, so well done.
Love how she point out the flaws with calm demeanor.. Such a smart woman.. Understand the real problems and solutions
Came here from India and Corey of Queen Charlotte interview. So happy about the support you guys give each other. You are so intelligent and talented. Looking forward to more from you.
I connected with her instantly. I knew instinctively even before going to Google her that she had to have a Nigerian blood somewhere inside of her. There's this fierceness and authenticity about her.
That's because of who she's chosen to be, not the ethnicity (or Nationality) she was born into
@@elle8388 When we celebrate one of us, we have reason to. I don’t disagree with you and I also don’t disagree with her
@@elle8388 Exactly. It's a stereotype, even if it is a positive one. No group is a monolith and yet people like to act like something is attributed to everyone
@@elle8388 Why is your response to the celebration of identity, particularly for a POC, something you inherently want to reject? Have you taken the time to unpack that response and what that means about who you are & your own biases? It could be a helpful journey. ♥
@@blue3374 Except it's not. A monolith assumes that because Arsema has Nigerian heritage, then she must be X. This person just said that they identified with her on a personal level, which is what happens when people share a specific identity (in this case ethnicity). They also SEPERATELY celebrated characteristics that Arsema herself showcases. Once again, your response shows some inherent bias. We all have them, certainly, myself included (as evidenced by my own comments). However, have you taken the time to adequately address your own?
oh she is just perfect. everything about her is phenomenal and great. i love her and will always continue to root for her
Wow her parents did a brilliant job. Now I even love her more.
I agree about this so called “charity.” Dependency is not the way forward - but we are thankful for some input, but not the volume being sent as it reinforces dependency. Thank you.
Wow, what a great human being. You are an amazing speaker. I'm inspired, and I'll continue to believe in Africa. Thank you Arsema Thomas for believing in Africa, finding your voice, and being a whole force to reckon with!❤ Oh yes, and big thanks to India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest for mentioning in one of their interviews that you are "that friend" that has done a Ted Talk❤.
YES!!! India and Corey mentioning this TED Talk is why I looked it up, too! 🤗
This is so emotive and thought provoking! Arsema is brilliant!And she is about to be a household name.
Queen Charlotte brought me here! Arsama is beautiful, smart, and super talented 👏👏
Amazing 🔥 Queen Charlotte sent me here but my dissertation topic on Trade for Aid in Africa and Arsema’s brilliance in dispersing the knowledge made me stay ✨❤️
Brilliant speech, made me remember the saying of teaching a person how to fish instead of just giving fish. Africa needs investment more than "charity" which most times do not even reach people that need it. Although I think Africa is getting more investment in recent years especially in certain industries and I hope it continues to increase.
I also hope that's not yoruba she is trying to speak at the intro cuz that's horrendous 😢
This lady is brilliant. I just love her
what a brilliant and well spoken woman. great actress too!
This is so articulate and nuanced and even better because she makes this topic so easy to understand for a person who doesn't have her knowledge and education. Arsema, you're amazing
A phenomenal woman indeed ❤
Wow, I didn't know she was Nigerian 😊 I'm proud of my Nigerian sister 😊
Queen Charlotte Brought me. So glad she has substance as well as beauty.
Well done girl...rooting for Africa..
Brilliant in real life, plus brilliant playing lady Danbury.
Brilliant , well articulated and drives the points home. 👏👏👏👏
Her voice is so Soothing
No truer words..... brilliant
This babe has done it all! Brains, fashion acting wheew!!
A new perspective!
I heard about this in one of the Queen Charlotte Interviews!! I finally got it in my recommended! I"m so glad that I did Arsema is amazing!!
Really important message here
wow! that was an incredible speech
Yaaaaaaas Lady Danbury
Yaaaaaaaas Arsema Thomas
I once worked for a children's clothing brand,we were giving away brand new clothing and i wanted to donate to Africa.
I was shocked to find out how difficult it was, until it was explained how much these donations could harm the local economy.
So interesting seeing her then. Great talk.
I saw this years ago. Didnt even put two and two togther that it was her! Brilliant lady
Beautifully said! Having witnessed the way innovation has been crippled by governments accepting purposeless handouts in my own country, I can genuinely say that this is the only way to make things better. Investing instead of mindlessly giving. Not only does charity perpetuate this narcissistic belief that Western countries are doing African countries a "favor", but it also kills any reason to do better as we will receive regardless.The youth that are forced to watch their governments squander resources isn't helping either. It's as if she pulled the words from my head.
What a talented eloquent, and beautiful woman. I hope she speaks on this again.
Africa doesn't need hand outs. They need to be able to be self sustaining, and they need the corruption to be rooted out.
How do you expect them to remove China, most of Europe, and the U.S. from their continent? They’ve been stealing their resources for centuries. The corruption is from the foreigners who rely on their stolen materials.
Thank You So Much Arsema Thomas.
Arsema Thomas should be a leading figure in charity for Africa
Seemed clear from her speech that she wouldn't consider that a compliment. She's not interested in propping up more charity to African countries. She wants people to invest in partnership with those countries, so their economies can grow in ways that are beneficial to the people, not instilling more crippling dependency within them.
@@eme.261 👏🏾👏🏾
@@eme.261 EXACTLY
She should be the leading character in many greats movies. She is special❤
Yes Arsema,as a Ugandan like how we are mentioned several times.
this was a very inspiring talk, I’ll definitely remember it forever!
It makes so much sense that she was casted as Lady Danbury
Just thank you for teaching me abouth the real truth of Africa❤
Never clicked so fast on a video, I love seeing this side of her.
she spoke the terms.
i'm so curious as to why she chose acting, her schooling and reseme is outstanding. I wouldn't know what to do being that intelligent
Thank you!
Arsema you are brilliant and you’ve inspired me to invest.
Wow. She's so impressive! I'm embarrassed to only have known about her because of Queen Charlotte
Talented and Intelligent ❤
Damn thx RUclips algorithm
she is so brilliant and beautiful!!! lady danbury was made for her to play ❤
Arsema Thomas!👏👏👏👏👏👏
Arsema umesema ukweli tupu 👏
I clicked on this by mistake, saw the name and went "wait a minute, iS THAT-"
Arsema 😍
Come on lady Danbury🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely brilliant
Lady Danbury!
Don’t feel bad for Africa, Believe in Africa 🙌🏽
I hail
Lady Danbury 😍🎉
Yesssss
Ohhh my she looks better in short hair❤
queen danbury
I love her
A dollar was equal to 100 naira back then. So 1000 naira was equal to $10. Asides that, I total understand what Arsema was saying.
a dollar went up to about 500 Naira in 2016 before the Buhari Government artificially maintained it at 360 between 2018 and 2019. it's about 760 Naira now
@@ambberhill1090 💀💀💀😂😂 the official rate now is 460.
We should have an Africa experience challenge where people pick a place in Africa they connected with. ❤🎉
Arsema ate that fr
Wow this is awesome
Woah 5yrs ago
Lady Danbury !!
just wow
lady danbury!!!
Oh my god that’s my girl!
It is going to take a lot more work for the global community to take African leaders and the continent seriously, given the manner in which our leaders lead. Yes, there is a condescension and savior mentality the western world embodies in their relations with us. But African leaders make it easier. They have stolen ideas, enslaved children into crazy labor and negotiate inhumane deals because we lack laws that protect us. This, of course, is a secondary problem to the obvious corruption that runs through the continent like a never ending river. Should the West treat Africans this way? No! It's a given. However, this is our present reality. One that would not drastically change except our leaders lose their public display of greed and short-sightedness. African truly does not need salvation or aid. What she needs is better leaders and a world that treats her with the required respect of an equal counterpart, not a broken continent.
It's not charity if it's owed. If reparations were paid for what's been stolen over a thousand years
Lady Danbury?
wow!!!! Arsema is Nigerian??? so cool
9:56 Kenya is what??😂
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omg!!!
Please change your name. 🇪🇹
That Yoruba is in a coma 😂 love her though 😊
I wish she took the time to learn the Yoruba part better.
The Yoruba is horrible 😂
The heartbreak of realizing she was speaking Yoruba 😅💔
Habesha konjit
‘Colonialism was traded with charity.’ And both are a cover for the explicit exploitation in every way, shape and form that occurs in much of the continent. (the democratic republican of Congo is the richest country on the planet, in terms of resources, but control/ownership are held by corporations/countries, outside of Africa; forcing the population 2 harvest, said resources for starvation wages; creating the circumstances for much of the civic murder and fighting.
300 billion dollars…what percentage has paid the non-African employees? (Tell the commission Craig Kielburger!!)