“What Makes a Humanitarian” | Erin Kilborn | TEDxUniversityofGlasgow

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7 жыл бұрын

Dictionaries define a humanitarian as someone who works to better humanity. In this talk, Erin challenges this mainstream definition and argues that it is much more than that. Through her own journey, she shares a few key points that can either make or break one’s experience as a humanitarian.
A doctor, a humanitarian, an explorer, Erin Kilborn is a Glasgow-trained physician working both on the front lines of the NHS in Scotland and in with organisations such as MSF (Doctors without Borders) as an expedition doctor in environments such as the jungles of Borneo, post-earthquake Haiti, the capital of the war-torn Central African Republic or the Peruvian Amazon.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@shraddha8467
@shraddha8467 3 жыл бұрын
Why do these types of talks have such less views in comparison to others...people should hear this 😐
@pheonix4252
@pheonix4252 3 жыл бұрын
Coz its the quality not quantity. Rest assured, who ever need to hear it n learn something from it... Definitely will.
@songoftherainbow
@songoftherainbow 3 жыл бұрын
"whatever you do may be significant, and it is very important that you do it" i really really love this talk! thank you so much for this
@biointelforce
@biointelforce 2 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome lady and we could use her. What we do is very similar and can be compared to but not limited to Humanitarian properties. Thank you for this Erin.
@davidlivingstoneobonyo5299
@davidlivingstoneobonyo5299 6 жыл бұрын
You are a real humanitarian Erin, I love your communication skills
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@janetmaxwell222
@janetmaxwell222 3 жыл бұрын
I worked for two years on the Nigeria/Cameroon border aa an educator. She is correct. People would walk for miles to see a doctor. Malaria was a problem...it took the very young and the very old.
@therealmrmago9077
@therealmrmago9077 2 жыл бұрын
you dont need to go to another country to be a humanitarian you can help out in your local neighborhood as long as your helping others who need it your a humanitarian in my book
@emmanuelagudo4918
@emmanuelagudo4918 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very inspiring message that you share. It is indeed that 'only through a life lived for others is a life worth living'.
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@kgulledge6993
@kgulledge6993 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story and your extraordinary passion for caring- so very inspiring!!
@mateusbenac
@mateusbenac 5 жыл бұрын
hands down one of the best tedx talks out there
@luciathefemininewoman
@luciathefemininewoman 5 жыл бұрын
The way how I re-define humanitarian is doing things that are considered human, or what we basically do as human beings. For example, sometimes we imagine of saving everyone, but you cannot always save everyone by imagining things that would not come true. The only best way we do as humans is basically a charity, or donations by helping a lot of people from different countries, and backgrounds. But no matter what, we are human we need to do things that are considered human. Like opening the door for someone else, helping someone who puts the grocery items in the bag. That's basic that's okay. From personal experience, I realize that not many people are absolutely good at helping other human beings. While other human beings do not have the problem with helping because they don't mind helping those who are having difficulty with doing homework, trying to study for a subject, and etcetera. Actually I hate getting tutoring because of my mental health and how I truly feel which makes me sad, truly anxious, and I do not like making a lot of eye contact. Because eye contact can show how we behave especially when it comes down to non-verbal communication. Getting help from someone actually help benefits them. Unless mental health and the way how I truly feel about getting academic help is not for me, or my mental health is getting in the way. A lot of people should be aware that depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide have gotten the attention of millions of people. Because many people suffer from depression, anxiety, or something darker than that. I do not feel like getting help is not for me, and I do sometimes help others, especially those around me, but I do not as often. I rather do things that truly makes me happy, smile, and laugh, and I like doing work that requires less effort. Unless if it is difficult the most important is knowing how to do it step by step by just working it out slowly. Explaining into my own words like words that has every meaning is like you try to put them into your own words. Learn how to cope with yourself like painting it does not have to be perfect, or look aesthetically pleasing.
@cosmic2096
@cosmic2096 3 жыл бұрын
Truly said , i appreciate it .
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@micinecka
@micinecka 7 жыл бұрын
Well done Erin! Superb! Very true and very moving !
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@yasin9880
@yasin9880 4 ай бұрын
Nice and meaningful speech. Proud of you
@andyMFsample
@andyMFsample 7 жыл бұрын
beautifully said
@simoneayad9198
@simoneayad9198 5 жыл бұрын
One of the best talks ever
@traveltheuniverz
@traveltheuniverz 3 жыл бұрын
Precisely my type of field work. I loved it!
@julietobiora5677
@julietobiora5677 5 жыл бұрын
I am really touched Erin. Thank you
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@drclairejones
@drclairejones 5 жыл бұрын
So inspired
@diannahzendon4205
@diannahzendon4205 4 жыл бұрын
Very well said. Hopefully, I can get involve someday in your team and witness it in my own eyes. God bless!
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@vidyananthakumar2057
@vidyananthakumar2057 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this talk!
@FreeSkillsStyle
@FreeSkillsStyle 6 жыл бұрын
Best talk I've heard in my entire life
@hannahalhafz3530
@hannahalhafz3530 4 жыл бұрын
I wish there more videos of her talk in youtube
@danielben5261
@danielben5261 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that was really deep, I just learned a lot from you.thanks
@yasmineabdullah2036
@yasmineabdullah2036 2 жыл бұрын
Such amazing brave woman !
@fiDZio2
@fiDZio2 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing talk! Thank you!
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@dikshamora1681
@dikshamora1681 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@HienTran-qv1li
@HienTran-qv1li 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@skunkwaterbaytetak4733
@skunkwaterbaytetak4733 4 жыл бұрын
I and an up and coming humanitarian thank you
@ninapetriskova3194
@ninapetriskova3194 Жыл бұрын
great talk, love it!
@bisetsafelix5456
@bisetsafelix5456 2 ай бұрын
Inspiring.
@talgolesworthy2944
@talgolesworthy2944 5 жыл бұрын
Respect.........
@aclark1197
@aclark1197 3 жыл бұрын
Daughter of a Boss, Aspiring Humanitarian
@theorangekindle4565
@theorangekindle4565 4 жыл бұрын
... please study this well and make this a daily part of your inputs. For the true love of moving towards on being a humanitarian. This is the vision of the future that you must learn to love, truthfully.
@venture219
@venture219 7 жыл бұрын
:) great talk
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@justinnitsuj7041
@justinnitsuj7041 6 жыл бұрын
wow, this guy is the real deal.
@infinitequest0424
@infinitequest0424 Жыл бұрын
Humanity was designed to talk
@danielnunez3206
@danielnunez3206 2 жыл бұрын
Just to chip in, I think what Gandhi meant by "whatever you do will be insignificant" is coming at it from a more existential point of view, and the "but it is very important that you do it" is meant to summarize this whole speech, so she's actually agreeing with him.
@caribaez5711
@caribaez5711 4 жыл бұрын
I want to go into critical care and be a nurse practitioner.
@beingfithumane
@beingfithumane 4 жыл бұрын
Being Humanitarian 👍👏❤🌹👌☮️😇🅰️
@massahkoroma6694
@massahkoroma6694 Жыл бұрын
Great
@user-wh6rq9nv1l
@user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 жыл бұрын
I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?
@syedabulfarah4295
@syedabulfarah4295 Жыл бұрын
Parties of International Armed Conflict and Non-International Armed Conflict and the UN are taking new strategies in armed conflict.
@washingtondale
@washingtondale 2 жыл бұрын
great just don’t neglect your own career and survival (because that’s your responsibility).
@andrewcolville4551
@andrewcolville4551 Жыл бұрын
Fixing medical issues....stronghold for this career
@thehiphophumanitarians7462
@thehiphophumanitarians7462 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't that a whole lot to show a act of kindness where are the people who care
@karenchan8713
@karenchan8713 3 жыл бұрын
Erin, can we ask you to speak or perform a song for a special concert called Dancers in the Park? Please kindly share your LinkedIn.
@RealityTrailers
@RealityTrailers 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting just how complicated WE ALL allow the medical system to continue being. For example, using frequencies most diseases are curable. Fact is I and so many others around the world are living proof. We use Spooky 2 technology.
@pembalama9225
@pembalama9225 5 жыл бұрын
I am from poor country's poor family. I am suffering from a severe physical disability since sixteen years old bedridden for last ten years. I am about to die please help me, save my life. Although bone and skin remaining in my body yet I wish I could get better life if I could get help. My both knees, both hips and whole spine are fused.
@yunospaceling
@yunospaceling 5 жыл бұрын
hey Pemba! Hang in there you strong person:) where do you live and what condition do you suffer from?
@vaid.
@vaid. 2 жыл бұрын
10:45
@ljmac9691
@ljmac9691 4 жыл бұрын
If a vegetarian is a person that only eats vegetables what then is a humanitarian ?
@chrysigabriel543
@chrysigabriel543 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not resilient I want to be
@leomagachildcarefaundation1895
@leomagachildcarefaundation1895 Жыл бұрын
Hi can u help me in my NGo
@Alan-jp4ls
@Alan-jp4ls Жыл бұрын
See we the best lol
@AndriiOsipovUkraine
@AndriiOsipovUkraine Жыл бұрын
Glory to Ukraine🇺🇦
@michaelbakanen2812
@michaelbakanen2812 3 жыл бұрын
The absent society increasingly laugh because stranger aerobically regret near a lackadaisical ferry. reflective, eatable spaghetti
@purplelemon3987
@purplelemon3987 4 жыл бұрын
Sub-75 iq, for starters.
@sakwemakane
@sakwemakane Жыл бұрын
So pathetic Erin.Thank you.
@moonal6998
@moonal6998 6 жыл бұрын
Bad speaker:: trying so hard to be a hero , not humble at all
@monalletinie143
@monalletinie143 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao what do you know? She literally sacrificed everything to help these people and you say she's not humble?! How blind can you be?
@AMiah-jz8uu
@AMiah-jz8uu Жыл бұрын
Someone's jealous !!
@isabellek1171
@isabellek1171 5 жыл бұрын
Inspiring.
Wait for the last one! 👀
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