Out of Kibera | Harriet Kamakil Brown | TEDxDayton

Harriet shares her story about growing
up in Kibera, one of the world’s largest slums, and the
community that instilled in her an unflinching belief that
she can be anything she wants to be in the world. She
goes on to challenge the audience to examine how they
can help build a community of support for children of all
backgrounds.
Harriet Kamakil Brown works and studies at the University of Dayton. She moved to Dayton 10 years ago and attended Sinclair Community College and Wittenberg University. Having grown up in Kenya’s largest slum, Kibera, she is interested in working with and supporting disadvantaged youth especially in pursuit of an education. Harriet has also worked with refugee resettlement in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Zambia, and more recently at Catholic Social Services of Miami Valley.
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

[@preciousempresskenya1909]

Guys please share with your friends...that's my sister!

[@bloomingrosetv]

She's incredibly amazing,can I get her contacts please...
I love her

[@annaahmed2564]

I have been several times in kenya. And seen many places in kenya but i haven't seen kibera. If i go next time i may seen kibera. Kenya is the best place to visit i loved.

[@annaahmed2564]

That is excellent speech. I ever heard keep up good work. One day i may visit kabeir. Inshaalaah...

[@joebradpitt]

You are welcome am a tour guide born and raised in Kibera feel free to tour any time you wish to contact me on my cell [phone]

[@deltadivajp]

Beautiful story from my beautiful friend! You are an inspiration and I'm very glad that God has crossed our paths! Btw, I feel like I know a celebrity...gonna have to get your autograph before you blow up big time :-)

[@preciousempresskenya1909]

Well said sis...I will forever cherish the good old days in Kibera. I thank God for the far He has brought us and all the plans He has for our lives...which are for good and not evil. To all youth in Kibera....tomorrow's another day!

[@katychavezattorney1249]

I just cam e back form Kibera and I loved the big smiles on all the children. And everybody! I do wonder what is Harriett doing today?

[@Adamkaso]

Inspiring to all still in the struggle

[@cellyfavoured9779]

Ghai....you are my heroine....Kibera for life manzee

[@karinedickau6613]

WOW!! What a woman!! Can't believe that ppl can get through this, with humour ffs!! I feel ashamed. This shouldn't be allowed. So messed up.

[@roselindemuge]

This was so beautiful and inspiring!

[@preciousempresskenya1909]

Thanks Roselind

[@richardwalker663]

I've seen Kibera...it will break your heart

[@itswacuka7196]

So let me just ask from seeing this video how are you trying to help even one person from kibera or from anywhere to be the light of their world ?

[@richardwalker663]

@@itswacuka7196 did I say that I was going to help? Is it written down somewhere that I must help?
If you must know...I am married to a Kenyan and I help support her family so they don't end up having to live in Kibera

[@umarchowdhury7752]

@@itswacuka7196 Do it yourself before you preach.

[@Adamkaso]

Its time for kiberans to tell the true story

[@stellahmatinez6653]

Wow amazing life

[@dichezzburudani]

So Insipirational

[@dominicsoi530]

I like this

[@preciousempresskenya1909]

Thanks Dominic

[@yourlocalbeggar362]

i would not mind staying there for day or two

[@umarchowdhury7752]

Do it and I will believe you iA

[@patty3451]

This is appalling!