The Global South in International Development | Rafia Afsar | TEDxBergenCountyAcademies

Rafia explores ways that education and the arts can be harnessed for promoting sustainable development and human rights, especially in the context of her home, South Asia. With her international upbringing across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, Rafia Afsar’s passion lies in deciphering cultural, political, and developmental variations that exist between communities and across borders. Holding a Masters in Global Politics and a Bachelor's in Anthropology, Rafia is an advocate for rights-based, and inclusive approaches to development work. Previously having led evaluations for regional NGOs in India, and having worked with international organizations such as UNDP and WFUNA, Rafia is currently a Consultant for a Korean Educational Tech startup. Presently, Rafia is exploring ways that education and the arts can be harnessed for promoting sustainable development and human rights, especially in the context of her home, South Asia. 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