TED Community
Ideas spread because of people. (And a little help from the Internet.) Meet members of TED's global online community.
Kelsey Abel
Melissa Abel
Quinlyn Abel
Janelle Abela
Andrejs Abele
John Abele
United States
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Lenka Abelovská
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

David Abelson
Jake Abene

Lucy Abeng
FCT, Nigeria
Raising awareness of mental health.
Art.
Mentoring young change-makers in achieving their dreams.
Spreading life-changing ideas

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Pavel Aberle
Trutnov, Czech Republic
Traveling and exploration, cultural experience, digital photography and beer tasting :)
Katy Abete
San Benito, Texas, United States
I’m deeply passionate about people, community, lifelong learning, and the moments that bring us together. As far back as I can remember, connecting with others has always come naturally to me, whether with strangers, friends, or family. I’ve always believed that meaningful connection is at the heart of everything we do.
At the core of those connections is one simple, powerful force: kindness.
My goal in life is to leave people better than I found them. Whether it’s through a small gesture, a moment of laughter, a shared meal, or simply making someone feel seen and valued, I believe even the simplest act of kindness can create a meaningful connection. Those moments have the power to bring people together and leave a lasting, positive impact that extends far beyond what we may ever realize.

Penny Abeywardena
New York, New York, United States
cities
sustainable development goals
multilateralism
girls and women's empowerment
social change philanthropy
laughter
partnerships
quality education
addressing violence against girls and women
collaboration
Nicolas Abgrall
Abhas Abhinav
Bangalore, India
Prayas Abhinav
Bangalore, India
Nadine Abi Rached
Nicholas Abi Samra

Amman Abid
London, United Kingdom

Kanza Abid
Karachi, Pakistan

Zainab Abid Shah
Lahore, Pakistan
My experience as a medical student within a government hospital in Lahore has afforded me a genuine view of the challenges that interpenetrate the healthcare landscape. I have witnessed the unsettling decline of infrastructure, the dispassionate demeanour of specific healthcare professionals, and the palpable suffering of patients and their caregivers.
In response to this disheartening reality, I consider it not only my ambition but also my ethical responsibility as a future healthcare professional to address this issue head-on and bring it to the attention of the relevant authorities. I am resolved to leverage my position and voice to advocate for systemic improvements, advocating for increased resources, enhanced training for healthcare staff, and more compassionate care for those under our charge.
Furthermore, I am dedicated to initiating workshops and awareness campaigns at the student level. I aim to illuminate the emerging issues and trends in infectious diseases prevalent within our community. By fostering a more profound understanding among budding medical students, we can equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly manage such diseases. Through education, we can transform them into compassionate and well-prepared healthcare practitioners who are capable of making a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve.
In this pursuit, I believe that by shining a light on the deficiencies within our healthcare system and by proactively engaging with these issues, we can collectively forge a path towards a more robust and responsive healthcare system—one that is characterized by quality care, empathy, and a commitment to the well-being of every individual.