Theme: "Origins and Changes"

TEDxMajengo aims to spark curiosity, open minds, and bring together unexpected connections leading to new community-centric initiatives, collaborations, or movements in Arusha. The event will generate networking, interacting and linking between 100 attendees from a range of backgrounds and professions. Of these attendees, 25 fully subsidized tickets will be made available for a selected group of 18-25 year olds who show promise as future leaders and innovators.

The talks will be based around the theme “Origins and Changes”. They will tie together ideas on environmental, cultural and social heritage with modern developments and changes. They will be framed in reference to Tanzanian culture and rooted in local experience from Tanzania-based speakers.

The talks will take place throughout the day on 6 October 2018, at the Cultural Heritage Centre, located in Majengo, Arusha. Please note that attendance is subject to application approval.

Cultural Heritage Centre
Majengo
Arusha, Arusha, 0
Tanzania

Alex Lemunge

Mountain and Safari Guide, Enviornmentalist

Born in the Kilimanjaro region, Alex has led over 160 successful Kilimanjaro ascents since 1994. An avid naturalist fluent in English, Kiswahili, Chagga and Maasai, he loves sharing stories. In 1997 Alex traveled to the USA to become a certified Wilderness First Responder and CPR Emergency Cardiac Care Provider. During his stay in the US he also attended a leadership training course with National Outdoor Leadership School in Wyoming. He holds Bachelor degree in Tourism. He attended an interpretation course conducted by Richard Estes, a well-known researcher, conservationist and writer. Alex also holds a certificate in Wilderness Management from College of Wildlife Management at Mweka, He is a freelance instructor to teach both mountain and safari guides. He was involved in developing national curriculum for guides in Tanzania. He has lectured at various government institutions on the subject of travel safety.

Athina Kyriakopoulou

Questions have the power to change the world. In this eye-opening talk, Athina Kyriakopoulou challenges us to ask ourselves what happens to our waste after we throw it away. Do you know what percentage of your plastic actually gets recycled? Do you know how “environmentally friendly” solar technology is disposed of, particularly in developing countries where these products are becoming increasingly popular? From single-use plastics to lead-acid batteries, this talk uncovers the dirty world of trash that we might all prefer to ignore, and highlights a growing problem that we will soon be forced to face.

Eliamani Laltaika

Next time you see a picture of a Maasai warrior in a travel magazine, stop and think: who took that picture, and who is earning money from it? Dr. Eliamani Laltaika, PhD is an accomplished academic in the area of Intellectual Property Law and Indigenous Knowledge. In this thought-provoking talk he explains why the copyright and patent laws that protect knowledge and stimulate innovation in Western countries are not protecting the traditional knowledge and cultural heritage of indigenous communities such as his own people, the Maasai of the Serengeti Plains in Tanzania.

Elliot Avila

Technology Innovator

Elliot shares his experience working on technologies to alleviate poverty in rural farming communities in Tanzania. By sharing the ups and downs of his quest to create better technology for smallholder farmers, he shows us how innovation in all aspects of business can help us meet unexpected challenges and find inventive solutions to the biggest problems facing our world.

Jana Hardy Kinsey

Executive Director - Girls' Education and Empowerment

Jana guides the strategic vision for AfricAid, an NGO that mentors secondary school girls to complete their education, develop into confident leaders, and transform their own lives and their communities. With a background in public policy and international human rights, she focuses on girls’ empowerment because of the incredible ripple effect – girls invest in their families, communities, and the world, multiplying the impact of AfricAid’s work. Jana’s favorite part of her job is working with AfricAid’s Mentors, who pour their hearts into helping young women reach their full potential and create lasting positive change in their communities. She loves mentoring the staff as they develop their professional skills.

Laura Minde

Recruitment Specialist

Though she speaks to her fellow Tanzanians using Swahili proverbs as a source of wisdom, Laura's talk has worldwide appeal for those wondering why millennials are so self-centered. In a world of instant gratification, how can we find the spirit to work hard and provide better service in business? How can we rediscover the value of good work ethics to be successful in our careers and our companies? Laura says the answer lies in proverbs. By turns amusing and serious, this talk will make you think about your ethics and your future.

Laura Tarimo

Permaculture and Sustainable Living

Laura Tarimo also known as Mama Trinity is a resident of Moivaro ward in Arusha. In 2012 she began a home building project, which evolved into a journey of learning about permaculture and sustainable living. She uses her home as a space for sharing knowledge about practices that enable the preservation of community values, and the natural environment. She continues to receive visitors from all ages and walks of life for this purpose.

Naserian Mzee

Naserian is not your typical teenager in high school. She studies at Orkeeswa School, close to the rural Maasai village where she was born. In her village, it is not uncommon for girls to be taken out of school early to be married off to a much older man, sometimes to settle a family debt, or even just as a favor to a family friend. Through their school, she and a group of girls decided they needed to stand up for girls' education and speak out against forced early marriage in Maasai culture. Watch the talk to find out how they did this. You can also check out their internationally-acclaimed short film, Black Head Cow, at blackheadcow.com.

Rukia Kurwa

Rukia, also known as The Annoyin' Artist, is a Tanzanian creative arts performer. In this compelling talk, she shares an original spoken word piece about gender stereotypes and mothers; and she tells the story of how she abandoned her bachelor's degree in biochemistry to pursue her true love of art and creativity. By explaining how creativity and self-expression can serve as a tool to change our societies for the better, this young African artist encourages us to take a second look at our ideas about creativity, performance and art.