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Sophal Ear
Cambodian-American Professor | Genocide Survivor and Rebuilder
Most recently at TED in 2009.
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Sophal Ear is a professor of diplomacy and world affairs at Occidental College. As a child, he survived the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia, fleeing to the United States as a refugee.
Ear has dedicated his career to understanding how societies rebuild after mass atrocities, authoring acclaimed books like 'Aid Dependence in Cambodia' and 'The Hungry Dragon. ' His insights on post-conflict reconstruction and foreign aid have influenced policymakers worldwide.
Ear's keynotes share powerful personal stories and research-backed strategies to help communities emerge from crisis and unlock their full potential.
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Escaping the Khmer Rouge
TED Fellow Sophal Ear shares the compelling story of his family's escape from Cambodia under the rule of the Khmer Rouge. He recounts his mother's cunning and determination to save her children.
1 talk, all in 2009
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