To solve the world's biggest problems, invest in women and girls

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March 8, 2018 Today's TED Talk To solve the world's biggest problems, invest in women and girls 14:29 minutes · TEDWomen 2017 As CEO of the Global Fund for Women, Musimbi Kanyoro works to support women and their ideas so they can expand and grow. She introduces us to the Maragoli concept of "isirika" -- a pragmatic way of life that embraces the mutual responsibility to care for one another -- something she sees women practicing all over the world. And she calls for those who have more to give more to people working to improve their communities. "Imagine what it would look like if you embraced isirika and made it your default," Kanyoro says. "What could we achieve for each other? For humanity?" Let's find out -- together. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day TED Talks by strong women leaders Who should run more of the world? Women. Until then, enjoy these talks by awesome women who lead fiercely and fearlessly. Watch » 16 talks · Total run time 4:17:14 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Reading list: 23 female TED speakers tell us about the books that shaped them Here are the books that profoundly influenced women from our speaker community, and they're just as wonderfully diverse as TED itself. Read more »   Download the TED app

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