Why Community Is Our Best Chance for Survival—A Lesson Post-Hurricane Maria - TEDMED 2018
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Discover how community resilience can be the key to survival in the aftermath of natural disasters in this compelling 17-minute TED talk. Explore Christine Nieves' experiences following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, where she witnessed the power of human connection in the face of devastation. Learn about the mobilization of community resources when physical infrastructure fails, and gain insights into supporting healing from individual and collective trauma. Follow Nieves' journey as she establishes Yamoto Mariana, develops communication systems, and works towards building a new Puerto Rico. Understand the importance of local support networks and the potential for community-driven solutions in crisis situations.
Syllabus
Intro
Why Porto Rico
Bitterness
Pain
The aftermath
Feeding 300 people
Starting Yamoto Mariana
Building a new Puerto Rico
Communication systems
Our vision
Conclusion
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This talk clearly shows how community support becomes essential during times of crisis .the speaker explains that survival is not only about resources , but about solidarity,communication,also collective action