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Bridging The Gap Towards A Better Community | Ashan Perera | TEDxColombo

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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There are many movements and voluntary groups in the world, however, most of them are short sighted and do not last long. Social Entrepreneur Ashan, believes that movements and voluntary groups can be made sustainable for the long run and in this talk shares his experience in building sustainable movements.  Ashan Perera has always been an advocate of serving his community; working with the underprivileged, motivating, inspiring,- were all avenues he reached out through; while taking Sri Lanka out to the world. He initiated his first ‘Social Group’ as a young boy of 8 set up in his backyard, and from there on it gradually evolved to rise to its current status, conducting his work under the banner ‘The Road to Rights’ with 18 chapters inducted globally, – focusing on Value Based Education, Knowledge and Skills Development. With multiple international accolades to his name; Ashan is the front runner of many inspiring programs pertaining to the ‘Rights’ of youth, and has allowed his sensitivity to promote advocacy through none violent means and ease the Humanitarian needs of others. 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

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