Carlswald Preparatory House learner Ayanda Bokaba will this weekend speak at the TED-Ed – the youth and education initiative of TED which believes that ideas have power – event in New York.
Through her topic ‘How criticism affects people’s confidence’, the Grade 6 learner is expected to address overcoming criticism, good or bad.
Ayanda was selected by an education programme, Think Ahead, which runs a TED-Ed Club, to present her topic on the international stage.
Managing director of Think Ahead, Michelle Lissoos, said the youth of South Africa should be given a platform.
“Think Ahead believes strongly in giving young SA a voice. We are excited and cannot wait to her voice from the TED stage.”
The club ran a 13-week public speaking curriculum prepared by TED.
During this weekend’s event, participants will share inspiring performances, participate in hands-on workshops and attend sessions of TED Talks.
The event, which is held annually, is a gathering of learners from around the world ‘designed to amplify the voices of the next generation of TED’.
Read more on Ayanda’s journey to this conference in next week’s edition of Midrand Reporter.
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