Refugees want empowerment, not handouts

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February 25, 2018 NEW ON TED.COM Refugees want empowerment, not handouts 06:45 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017 The prevailing image of where refugees live is of temporary camps in isolated areas -- but in reality, nearly 60 percent of them worldwide end up in urban areas. TED Fellow Robert Hakiza takes us inside the lives of urban refugees -- and shows us how organizations like the one that he started can provide them with the skills they need to ultimately become self-sufficient. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Talks to help you understand what's really going on in the world The headlines on the front page always change. But these talks — on the seismic phenomenon underlying them — will give you fresh insight. Watch » 14 talks · Total run time 3:11:31 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM This amazing robot swims like an eel AND detects pollution Inspired by one of nature’s most efficient swimmers, bio-roboticist Auke Ijspeert and his team are building a sinuous robot that can venture into toxic waters. Read more »   Download the TED app

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