Why I dare to imagine a better future for Sierra Leone

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July 3, 2019 Today's TED Talk A vision for the future of Sierra Leone 16:13 minutes · TED2019 When Julius Maada Bio first seized political power in Sierra Leone in 1996, he did so to improve the lives of its citizens. But he soon realized that for democracy to flourish, its foundation needs to be built on the will of the people. After arranging an election, he voluntarily gave up power and left Africa. Twenty years later, after being democratically elected president of Sierra Leone, he reflects on the slow path to democracy, the importance of education for all and his focus on helping young Sierra Leoneans thrive. Watch now » Playlist of the Day When your beliefs are being challenged What do you do when your beliefs and understanding of the world have been challenged, unraveled or even destroyed? Take a deep breath and learn from TED's best on how to approach these moments with grace and fortitude. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:32:27   Download the TED app

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