“What Makes a Humanitarian” | Erin Kilborn | TEDxUniversityofGlasgow

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  • 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 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Why do these types of talks have such less views in comparison to others...people should hear this 😐

    • @pheonix4252
      @pheonix4252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Coz its the quality not quantity. Rest assured, who ever need to hear it n learn something from it... Definitely will.

  • @songoftherainbow
    @songoftherainbow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "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 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You are a real humanitarian Erin, I love your communication skills

    • @user-wh6rq9nv1l
      @user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @therealmrmago9077
    @therealmrmago9077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @janetmaxwell222
    @janetmaxwell222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @mateusbenac
    @mateusbenac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    hands down one of the best tedx talks out there

  • @emmanuelagudo4918
    @emmanuelagudo4918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @yasin9880
    @yasin9880 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice and meaningful speech. Proud of you

  • @kgulledge6993
    @kgulledge6993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your story and your extraordinary passion for caring- so very inspiring!!

  • @micinecka
    @micinecka 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Well done Erin! Superb! Very true and very moving !

    • @user-wh6rq9nv1l
      @user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @simoneayad9198
    @simoneayad9198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best talks ever

  • @andyMFsample
    @andyMFsample 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautifully said

  • @traveltheuniverz
    @traveltheuniverz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Precisely my type of field work. I loved it!

  • @FreeSkillsStyle
    @FreeSkillsStyle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best talk I've heard in my entire life

  • @bisetsafelix5456
    @bisetsafelix5456 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Inspiring.

  • @julietobiora5677
    @julietobiora5677 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am really touched Erin. Thank you

    • @user-wh6rq9nv1l
      @user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @drclairejones
    @drclairejones 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspired

  • @luciathefemininewoman
    @luciathefemininewoman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truly said , i appreciate it .

    • @user-wh6rq9nv1l
      @user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @vidyananthakumar2057
    @vidyananthakumar2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for this talk!

  • @fiDZio2
    @fiDZio2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing talk! Thank you!

    • @user-wh6rq9nv1l
      @user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @dikshamora1681
    @dikshamora1681 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing !

  • @diannahzendon4205
    @diannahzendon4205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @yasmineabdullah2036
    @yasmineabdullah2036 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such amazing brave woman !

  • @talgolesworthy2944
    @talgolesworthy2944 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect.........

  • @danielben5261
    @danielben5261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that was really deep, I just learned a lot from you.thanks

  • @HienTran-qv1li
    @HienTran-qv1li 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @ninapetriskova3194
    @ninapetriskova3194 ปีที่แล้ว

    great talk, love it!

  • @skunkwaterbaytetak4733
    @skunkwaterbaytetak4733 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I and an up and coming humanitarian thank you

  • @aclark1197
    @aclark1197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Daughter of a Boss, Aspiring Humanitarian

  • @hannahalhafz3530
    @hannahalhafz3530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish there more videos of her talk in youtube

  • @venture219
    @venture219 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    :) great talk

    • @user-wh6rq9nv1l
      @user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @infinitequest0424
    @infinitequest0424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Humanity was designed to talk

  • @justinnitsuj7041
    @justinnitsuj7041 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow, this guy is the real deal.

  • @massahkoroma6694
    @massahkoroma6694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @theorangekindle4565
    @theorangekindle4565 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ... 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.

  • @beingfithumane
    @beingfithumane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being Humanitarian 👍👏❤🌹👌☮️😇🅰️

  • @andrewcolville4551
    @andrewcolville4551 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fixing medical issues....stronghold for this career

  • @danielnunez3206
    @danielnunez3206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to go into critical care and be a nurse practitioner.

  • @user-wh6rq9nv1l
    @user-wh6rq9nv1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a child with cancer and I don't have a job. Can I find someone to support me?

  • @washingtondale
    @washingtondale 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great just don’t neglect your own career and survival (because that’s your responsibility).

  • @syedabulfarah4295
    @syedabulfarah4295 ปีที่แล้ว

    Parties of International Armed Conflict and Non-International Armed Conflict and the UN are taking new strategies in armed conflict.

  • @vaid.
    @vaid. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:45

  • @thehiphophumanitarians7462
    @thehiphophumanitarians7462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It doesn't that a whole lot to show a act of kindness where are the people who care

  • @karenchan8713
    @karenchan8713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @pembalama9225
    @pembalama9225 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey Pemba! Hang in there you strong person:) where do you live and what condition do you suffer from?

  • @RealityTrailers
    @RealityTrailers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @ljmac9691
    @ljmac9691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If a vegetarian is a person that only eats vegetables what then is a humanitarian ?

  • @chrysigabriel543
    @chrysigabriel543 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not resilient
    I want to be

  • @leomagachildcarefaundation1895
    @leomagachildcarefaundation1895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi can u help me in my NGo

  • @Alan-jp4ls
    @Alan-jp4ls ปีที่แล้ว

    See we the best lol

  • @purplelemon3987
    @purplelemon3987 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sub-75 iq, for starters.

  • @AndriiOsipovUkraine
    @AndriiOsipovUkraine ปีที่แล้ว

    Glory to Ukraine🇺🇦

  • @michaelbakanen2812
    @michaelbakanen2812 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The absent society increasingly laugh because stranger aerobically regret near a lackadaisical ferry. reflective, eatable spaghetti

  • @sakwemakane
    @sakwemakane 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So pathetic Erin.Thank you.

  • @moonal6998
    @moonal6998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bad speaker:: trying so hard to be a hero , not humble at all

    • @monalletinie143
      @monalletinie143 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Someone's jealous !!

  • @isabellek1171
    @isabellek1171 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring.