Safi Rauf
Humanitarian | Captured and released by the Taliban after 100 days
About
In 2021, Safi Rauf was taken captive by the Taliban while working to provide resources and assistance to Afghans in need. He was released after more than 100 days in jail.
Safi remains committed to aid work in Afghanistan and around the world. His talks offer a firsthand perspective on humanitarian work in conflict zones and the resilience required to continue in the face of extreme adversity.
Talks1
My 105 days in Taliban prison -- and a call to aid Afghanistan
Sharing his experience of being held captive in a Taliban prison for 105 days, humanitarian Safi Rauf talks about his life's mission to get food, medicine and other critical supplies to Afghans in need -- and urges the world to bolster aid and establish a peaceful presence in the country during these extraordinarily difficult times. (This talk was recorded on April 12, 2022)
At a Glance
Is this you?
Claim this profile to edit your bio, add talks, and get verified.
Know a talk we're missing?
Get in Touch
Save for Later
Frequently Appeared With
Speakers who have appeared at the same events
Aaron Horowitz
Co-Founder & CEO, Sproutel | Designing Therapeutic Robots for Children
1 shared event · TED
Aaron Maniam
Government Advisor | Navigating the Future of Work
1 shared event · TED
Aaswath Raman
Renewable Energy Researcher | Pioneering Space-Based Cooling Technologies
1 shared event · TED
Abe Davis
Video Technology Researcher | Revealing Hidden Properties Through Advanced Imaging
1 shared event · TED
Abha Dawesar
Fiction Author | Navigating the Digital Age
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Disney
Workers' Rights Advocate | Champion of Workplace Dignity and Fair Labor Practices
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Marsh
Researcher | Exploring the Psychology Behind Human Altruism
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Washburn
Musician | Bridging Folk and Global Sounds
1 shared event · TED
Similar Speakers
Related by topic and shared stages
Garry Kasparov
Chess Grandmaster | Frontier of AI & Global Strategy
Both at TED 2022
Platon
Portrait photographer | Has photographed more world leaders than anyone in history
Both at TED 2022
Adam Mosseri
Head of Instagram | Pioneering human-centered design in social technology
Both at TED 2022
Amanda Renteria
CEO of Code for America | Breaking down barriers to government services
Both at TED 2022