The need for a global shift in traditional education systems | Arissa Sariya Roy | TEDxUWCAdriatic

“The way subjects are taught need to be changed”, Arissa Sariya Roy. In this talk, Arissa explains why education systems should be changed and how we can change them. Arissa Roy is an Indo-Canadian youth activist, children's book author, and documentary maker. She founded 'Project Power Global', an international organization that advocates for global education equity, and leads a team of youth working on grassroots, policy and community impact. She is a 2023 recipient of the esteemed Diana Award and has been featured by the Malala Fund, CBC, Toronto Star, Global News, United Nations Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI), and UNESCO. In addition, Arissa has worked with several organizations, including 'Plan International Canada', 'Unsinkable', the 'Canadian Partnership for Women and Children Health', and “Fridays for Future” to champion social justice, mental health awareness, and climate action. Her work has impacted over 50,000 people worldwide.

Currently, Arissa is finishing high school in Italy at the United World College of the Adriatic. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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