Tima Kurdi
Author | Refugee Crisis Advocate
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Tima Kurdi is an author and advocate who has brought global attention to the Syrian refugee crisis. Her book 'The Boy on the Beach' powerfully recounts the harrowing journey of her nephew, Alan Kurdi, whose drowning death sparked an international outcry.
As a private sponsor of refugee families, Tima has directly aided over 200 refugees in resettling in Canada. Her keynotes share the human stories behind the headlines, inspiring audiences to welcome and support displaced people in their own communities.
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How one photo captured a humanitarian crisis
"It took only one picture -- the picture of that little boy on the beach -- to move us to be human," says Tima Kurdi, whose nephew Alan Kurdi's death in 2015 made global headlines and drew attention to the plight of refugees. In this moving talk, Kurdi argues that it shouldn't take extreme tragedies to jar the world out of its complacency regarding the refugee crisis, and makes an impassioned plea for more people to speak up and raise awareness.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxEastVan 2016 | 2016 |
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