Mia Birdsong
Community Activist | Advocating for Equity and Belonging
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Mia Birdsong is a community activist who has spent decades amplifying the voices of marginalized people. As co-founder of the Family Independence Initiative, she has developed innovative solutions to alleviate poverty by empowering low-income communities.
Birdsong's TED talks on redefining success and reinventing the social safety net have reached millions, offering a compassionate vision for a more inclusive society. Her keynotes inspire audiences to challenge assumptions, build authentic connections, and create pathways for meaningful change.
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The story we tell about poverty isn't true
As a global community, we all want to end poverty. Mia Birdsong suggests a great place to start: Let's honor the skills, drive and initiative that poor people bring to the struggle every day. She asks us to look again at people in poverty: They may be broke - but they're not broken.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2015 | 2015 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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