2024-09-30
35 分钟Solving the world’s biggest problems can seem impossible. But, Angeline Murimirwa — the CEO of Camfed, a pan-African movement revolutionizing education for girls — makes the case that the best solutions are often more straightforward than we realize. When Angie was growing up, a girl receiving an education was the exception, not the rule. Today, Angie works to make sure that going to school is the norm for all children. Angie shares with Chris how the very program she runs changed her life trajectory — and how we can solve global issues by trusting people with lived experience.
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You'Re listening to how to be a better human.
I'm your host, Chris Duffy.
It will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me or has listened to this show for a while to hear that I have always loved school.
I love to learn for fun.
These days as an adult, I take language classes.
When I was in fourth grade, all that I asked for for my birthday was reference books.
That's what I wanted as a present.
And you know what?
I got them.
You have never seen a young boy more excited to receive an unabridged dictionary than I was.
I used to carry around a book of obscure words for word lovers in my backpack.
My favorite word.
I'm so glad that you asked.
It was defenestration, which means the act of throwing someone out a window.
I thought that was hilarious.
Am I painting a transpicuously clear picture for you?
I think I am.
I was a little nerd, a little teacher's pet, and I loved school.
That is one of the reasons why I am so struck by today's guest, Angeline Murray Mirois.