I have worked in development/global education for a decade. This is exploring the root case of many of the local and global issues we face and then supporting people to take action to solve them.
It is this lack of critical thought that goes into many initiatives that is why we see the same problems reoccurring and getting worse. Most initiative tackle the symptoms of an issue not the root causes. If we want real change we need to understand the roots and take actions to deal with them.

Can we create a system that is actually regenerative? I work with Comhlámh (meaning solidarity) the organisation for development workers and volunteers. I am the continuous engagement project officer. It is my role to support people that have volunteered or worked overseas to remain involved in local and global development issues. This includes working on topics from environmental, to migrations to the sustainable development goals.
I have Masters in International Development Studies and an Honours degree in Community Sports Leadership and Youth Work. I have both the theoretical knowledge to go along with my practical experiences. I have a long history of working people around many of the development issues that are causing the social, economical and environmental challenges we now face as a local and global community 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