Dreams of the Bottom Billion - A New Approach To Curing World Poverty | Anik Singal | TEDxUBIWiltz

Why has the readily available and continuous wide-spread access to information not yet eradicated poverty in much of the world? Anik Singal explores how one initiative is currently accelerating social & economic mobility in slums of India, and offers a framework for how this could accelerate the dreams of the bottom billion.
Anik is the CEO and founder of multiple companies, having received awards and recognition by reputable and global publications. Anik is now dedicating his life to his dreams of providing education to those who are not currently receiving that birth-right.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@pisethkham]

Great talk. The reason I left my NGO/s work to start my educational company because I saw that one of the best ways to support people is giving them the right education that enable them to use their potentials and strengths to change their lives for the better.

[@dirkdaenen]

This talk is great... this guy is the kind of person we should all be. To take our own success and use it for the betterment of humankind. But Anik takes it a step further... he doesn't just give to charity - he INVESTS... the sustainable way to making a change... Brilliant!

[@joseramo1786]

Dirk Daenen g*

[@ignaciosanchez3458]

Excelente iniciativa, donde el dinero que se da a los más necesitados se enfoca más como una inversión, que como una donación. Por lo tanto, él o los que aportan dinero tienen derecho a exigir resultados! Y esos resultados no son otra cosa que pedirles a los beneficiados que gracias a la ayuda recibida tienen la obligación de crecer, de desarrollarse, de volverse autosuficientes, y más importante aún, de replicar y multiplicar el modelo con el que inicialmente fueron ayudados. Esto permite que el modelo implementado la primera vez, no solo perdure en el tiempo, sino además, que cada vez ayude a más y más personas a superarse! Un círculo virtuoso genial! Si entienden inglés, esta charla IS A MUST SEE!

[@cynthiagepte625]

Giving...Empowering...Investing...Community Responsibility...Economic Mobility...Curing World Poverty...Surviving... Dreaming...Educating...Challenging...Solving...Building...Entrepreneurship Training...Essence of your talk...very inspiring !!

[@Tentmakerindia]

This person is great. we need more of this kind of creative and innovative thinkers. I am 101% with him. I am in line with him and involved in training and empowering the needy community.

[@tundethompson8756]

Excellent and mind blowing presentation. I'm happy people like you still exist.The world has been fighting poverty, yet the rate of poverty is increasing everyday. Empowerment is the key to solve this negative trend

[@RayFolkins]

Hi Anik, I love your approach! I live in the Ottawa, Canada area and have spent the last 20 years working in the Community Development field. Currently, I'm developing an approach in collaboration with the Fair Trade movement, Youth Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship. For palatable reasons, I call it "FairMarketCapitalism" - an essential shift from the current system where there's no such thing as free trade within the Matrix system of world control. There is a consciousness rising throughout the world realizing that each person born into this world has the inalienable rights (natural rights) to live a life of basic prosperity in a free world built around a love paradigm of care for each other, our communities and the world at large. Thanks you! Ray Folkins

[@clevehorrocks1553]

Anik, these are the same principles that need to be taught throughout the world. Thank you for setting the stage and the example. God Bless You!!!

[@tbartley42]

Good to hear someone so passionate to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others. Great talk Anik and thank you for stepping up to the plate and hitting a home run for those in need.

[@valeeshahamiora306]

7.5 Billion!

[@jjmediaconnect8448]

Truly inspirational and a shining example of what any successful person should aspire to. Thanks for sharing your story and providing a tangible solution to what many of have known to be a problem with charitable donations.

[@JamesJustin]

Congratulation to my Anik on reaching your goal to speak to TED talk audience! I am so proud of you brother! You're an inspiration.

[@elizabethlumpkin9939]

Well stated and powerful message - this method is using on Mercy Ships where I have volunteered. Medical services are not only offered but training for local physicians and nurses to improve healthcare for the host country.

[@ianmcdonald534]

This is so timely, so practical, so workable. Let's do this and eliminate world poverty. Let us think before we give. Let us invest for the future.

[@AlstonHanleyOfficial]

Love the vision behind the giving. Empowerment is the right direction Anik.

[@MarieBenard]

This is so powerful. Thanks, Anik! There was recently a participant in the Welfare Food Challenge on my radio show. People on welfare here in Vancouver, Canada live on about $2 day for food (if they're lucky... many people live on less than that). It creates a perpetual cycle of poverty, illness and hopelessness for many people. Rather than investing in our population, the social welfare system here provides barely enough to survive. Only the most resourceful and resilient are able to pull themselves out of extreme poverty... which becomes increasingly harder when a person is starving and chronically worried about money, to the point of major anxiety and sleeplessness. I'm wondering what a more empowerment-based social welfare system might look like here in Canada... and what difference it could make to our city, our country, and to the world.

[@ikekubayi8812]

hey i hope you are doing well, I'm also very interested in this topic and i truly believe this is the answer for real change in our world. It's been three years now have implemented the information handed down and have you seen even the slightest improvement. I'm from South Africa by the way, the internet is powerful.

[@ikekubayi8812]

You are doing a great job by the way

[@mjbarrelet1806]

Empowerment is the magic word and has been since the beginning of times. We must never forget this. Wish large corporations, with their billions in earnings, create systems in other economies like you did for their education. Well done!

[@iLiveLifeLarge]

Giving, other than as a temporary means, is never the solution; teaching others how to earn that which you could easily give is and has always will be the only way to expand the bounty of the universe for the good of all ... very eloquent and powerful message Anik ... you are a true leader without title in this world of too many titled but false leaders.

[@use828]

Alfie AtLarge At least, he is doing something, you can do the rest.

[@robmullinsmarketing]

Great session. I love the way Anik closed the session with a powerful question - "...are you giving or are you empowering?" I'm thinking differently today

[@mfhchaudhary]

"Am I giving or Am I empowering" - A question to the Self I may say.

[@JohnMacDonaldOK]

Great talk Anik, I remember meeting you when you had just started the first school and seeing how that has evolved into what this is now is mind blowing. Did your pupils draw that pie chart because 41% is way bigger than the small slice. As always it is a pleasure to see anyone helping those who need help, but enabling them to help themselves is way better as it gives people their dignity as well as a full belly.

[@tinareviewslondon]

Too true (well I don't know about charts) but Anik is totally inspiring especially as this comes from the heart.

[@REVENGE92589]

Useless talk he's doing

[@tatianapirvu4565]

Teach people how to fishing and nobody starves! Believe! It's possible! The message it's very strong and inspirational! Thank you for sharing your dream and passion Anik! It is empowering indeed!

[@dilipshaws]

Thanks Anik. We are with you. All the Very Best.

[@susan9384]

Wow! Really sensible concept. Having worked in non-profits those numbers were really staggering and the model most non-profits follow will leave us spinning our wheels. This model and these four principles really set up an opportunity to help communities to help themselves. Nice!

[@askelvins]

I need these ideas in the very near future to help uproot my resettled communities from the hardships wreaked on them by dam construction. Abject poverty has engulf these communities after being forcibly relocated from their old settlements where they were very established socioeconomically. Thank you brother!

[@larryjackson7652]

What a powerful message Anik. This is an excellent model of knowing how to use our giving for the purpose of empowerment. Never stop giving; just change the approach of how it's done. Outstanding!!!

[@JaniceBanks]

You're a legend, Anik! Amazing work with the schools. May you continue to be blessed in every way. I'm in!

[@melisaubulunayau6516]

Congratulations Anik, hope more people follow your example.

[@joychua8366]

Bravo, Anik! What a great talk. I have same perspective with yours. Empowerment is the key to solve the poverty of the world. Giving is not enough we need to empower them. It is just like saying "Don't just give them fish rather teach them how to fish", a verse in a bible.... 2 thumbs up for u Anik! Keep it up there!

[@anjalisakharkar8880]

Very inspiring! Excellent clarity of thoughts

[@KeithKWilhelm]

Great empowering ideas. Our world needs this.

[@sherrau]

You are an inspiration and example to be admired. If only everyone who has made millions would support a worthy cause as you have, Anik. Our world would be better for it. It is time to make a difference.

[@gfra8572]

Great story to get out, sad too. Do need to empower people to do it on their own and hopefully return it.

[@FreeQuranEducation]

Great talk!

[@nancyshowalter1995]

Awesome, Anik! Thanks so much for all you are doing. We live in Ecuador and would love to have your schools here. We look forward to hearing you are expanding to other countries. Many blessings to you and all those fulfilling these dreams.

[@BettyFellows]

This is a great talk. Anik is an amazing businessman and humanitarian. He also has a very big heart. This shows in his approach to giving and empowering people. Thanks Anik!

[@DonKreuter]

Anik, Thanksgiving was the perfect day to watch your fantastic Ted Talk "Dreams of the Bottom Billion - A New Approach To Curing World Poverty" | Anik Singal | TEDxUBIWiltz. You explained how to eliminate poverty by empowering the poor to help themselves. You gave examples of your Dream Schools in India that are self sustaining and empowering the poor to help themselves. That is a remarkable concept. Thank you for your insight and inspiring me to think of all I am grateful for in my life today on Thanksgiving!

[@hattiepembrookhattepembroo71]

This is a wonderful, creative, kind and intelligent process and venture. Thank You for sharing and doing your brilliance in the world. I love the children. I love YOU Anik. Let's all work this in our communities and schools.

[@ChantalGirier1229]

You're right, Anik ! It's the way it should be and thank you to speak loudly and clearly. Time is changing !

[@diabetesreversal5200]

A great talk! You done more good in17 minutes than most people do in a life time! Thank you Anik.

[@VirinGomber]

This is powerful stuff Anik. While I already knew the part that you had established schools in Mumbai, your talk has opened my eyes further about the extent of need for such empowerment and the impact of this approach worldwide. We have all heard of "Give a man fish everyday vs Teach him fishing", but this is going beyond that through 'educating' them to be sustainable and keep growing. Congrats and best wishes!

[@michaeltshepotabane483]

Don't give, empower. Thanks Anik Singal

[@dalyopjonathanbok2883]

It's good to think deep. Anik thought deeply and came up with a brilliant idea of how to give the poor sustainable upliftment in life. He came up the idea of empowering the poor as oppose to giving. Again says we should reinvest profit made back in the social engineering.

[@bobcostello8689]

What a great message. I like that the program is self-funded and the parents even pay to have their children enrolled. I think people don't want charity and are glad to give what they can to better their children..

[@PrestonCampbellstuff]

Brilliant message and inspiring. As I'm preparing to crowd fund several charities, this offers a lot of inspiration. Thanks!

[@KorpusV6]

this is the kind of thinking we need in this century

[@jomerriam1]

Anik, Congratulations for being able to give your TED talk! And I love, love, love your idea of applying basic business principles to charitable giving, and realizing that true help comes from "teaching a man to fish", not just handing out cash. As a retired teacher and school principal, and a former business person, I often suggested to my peers that school districts in the USA should be run more like businesses than a government funded charity. The results would be so much better! Thank you for having the heart and the courage to lead the way!

[@vjjoshua83]

Absolutely Anik.. Most of the Politicians had give and make them wait. When they decide they can get themselves, then there is no words in the dictionary called poverty.

[@geraldbegg833]

A truly inspirational presentation. A huge problem is discussed, and an example of a solution provided. This is creative thinking at its best and should be seen by all.

[@olgageistfeld2215]

So inspiring! I love the approach Anik not only discusses in this video but also implements. A must see!

[@mfhchaudhary]

This is phenomenal. There a saying that goes like this: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". This Quote by the Ancient Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu is what fueled China's strategy to empower its people. We can learn and implement this quote in our daily lives. May God give us the ability and means to do so. A'meen.

[@rinalevi7325]

Thank you Anik. Very inspiring! This is an ethical solution which leads to HIGHEST survivel and empowerment. Thank you!!!

[@LindaFosse]

GREAT, Anik ! Congratulations! I agree totally. Don´t just give. Educate and inspire. Learn to Think in a new way. You rock, Anik!

[@OmerAbashar]

Very nice talk Anik this a great approach to solving global poverty. I have been working for over 20 years to produce different similar solutions to participate in empowering poor people via social entrepreneurship and by recycling of profits, coming up soon my solutions are massive and very quick.

[@Lightw0rker777]

Magnificent! Great presentation Anik. I wish more people were like you.

[@tinashort6094]

Love it. I have always believed that people should be given a hand up not hand out

[@edochon]

Brilliant ideas, Anik. This idea of giving vs. empowering seems to be taking root in African countries lately and we're seeing such promising results. Yes, we can cure world poverty this way.

[@TheYouniquepreneur]

Great talk Anik. I believe in the same thing. I do charity to enable people to do charity further.

[@gregtimpany4183]

Anik thank you for the work you do. Your vision and willingness to share is a motivation for us all.

[@charlesbernier9565]

Great message......giving vs. empowering

[@thetaraparker]

I definitely agree that the kindest thing to do isn't to give people what they want, but give them empowerment to be independent.

[@mikestaite2537]

Anik speaks from the heart, his thoughts on poverty are eyeopening and truly inspirational

[@barbaraweber9920]

Wonderful plan; let's do it!

[@lizziekahari2311]

l am a big giver and planning on giving to children's home but after watching this it has changed how l will do it thank you. l was a bit sceptical first about watching this video, but since Robert watched it wanted to see why Robert would recommend it now l know why it will change a lot of things thank you very much for sharing this

[@ojayhanson8737]

Very empowering Anik!!!!!This is so true.....This is really impacting our world financially

[@ranilabeyasinghe]

This idea has been known for generations. It came from the Chinese proverb, "GIVE A MAN A FISH, FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, FEED HIM FOR A LIFETIME". Thanks Anik for preaching the message, more people need to be aware about this matter.

[@RishyCupTV]

Thank you for sharing this message of empowerment. It's one I will definitely take me.

[@cynthiagepte625]

Great Proposal, Great Solution to cure and alleviate World Poverty...coming from a Great mind...a Web Genius named Mr. Anik Singal.

[@creativeadminsolutions5181]

Great Talk Anik ... I am a member in InboxBlueprint (still struggling) but love the program like Aniks attitude and school projects!

[@cajitendrapanwar]

#AnikSingal thanks for wonderful speech ..........really motivational as good as your book circle of profit.......thanks Jitendra Panwar India

[@billjenkins9773]

Fantastic....please give us updates

[@glad2bme4]

Powerful talk. This is inspiring and heartwarming. Thank you

[@jessicaboisvenue7748]

Very inspiring!!

[@prt-marketingsolutions2525]

I got this email by surprise today, am very happy I did. I love this guy, and his webinars, public speaking etc.....He 'gets it' and is like minded with me.....I encourage you all to watch this, comment and share on your own wall etc.........Are you giving (enabling a mindset to stay stuck in a pattern that isn't working for them) or Empowering (making a sustainable difference of long term change for a person or community) That is the question you need to ask yourself when you say you are 'supporting a cause'. Powerful video, this guy is awesome! Love his stuff from Marketing to causes, his energy, and clarity in how we should view all aspects of life is awesome and contagious! Thanks for Sharing Anik! ps...you're wife is always right ;-) you are a smart man :-).

[@princeedukere]

Wonderfull speech and makes me happy that someone is trully committeed to empowering through giving

[@blissmwood]

Great job, Anik! You are a gem to this world.

[@masterartist168]

Thank you Anik for being the inspiration that you are.

[@RobertRolih]

Anik, thank you. Great message that we can all apply.

[@tejaK]

Thank you, Anik. Congratulations! Keep on doing wonderful work.

[@troyferguson9707]

What an unbelievable message you shared with me on Thanksgiving day as always thank you

[@redoxpower8488]

Anik, thank you for this talk. You have said it best. "give give give and they wait and forget that they can go out and get.." Let's get to work

[@jajashappyeaster9028]

WELL DONE ANIK FOR SHARING THIS GREAT SOLUTION

[@laurenmsch]

Glad to see the entrepreneurs leading the way! Let's fix the problem and leave the politicians and NGOs in the dust!

[@ThoNguyen-yw5ed]

Great! I completely agree with your stated viewpoint. The strength of education to poverty and social development. And I remember that World Bank clearly stated that the strength of education to poverty and social development would be larger if giving right education to the woman of the family.

[@jpvisionteam4999]

Great talk, truly a solution to poverty in our world. Empowering others to be part of the solution.

[@donwins4free]

Thank you Anik. Very inspiring.

[@ziaulquddus9725]

Great Idea Great Initiative.

[@AnonymousGorkhali]

awesome season Mr.Anik greate words comes up with great thought and research

[@violatam4235]

Incredible disruptive concept! Thanks you, Anik, for sharing! I am glad that you end with that crucial question - giving or empowering?

[@kristinefollett847]

This approach has merit and Anik's schools are a wonderful idea!

[@DanTheBossBuster]

Wow, that is a very different way to look at things!! Everyone should see this!

[@KrystalyaMarie]

Anik - Very insightful. Thanks!

[@frankrosebrock4424]

So inspiring. Very moving.

[@adonispeters]

Excellent presentation. Inspiring.

[@ernestdexta6090]

This is seriously powerful thank you sir.... l'm currently reading your book the "Circle of Profit " its mind-blowing and packed with knowlege... l shall come back and testify soon... so soon...

[@InspiredAutosport]

Great perspective towards the betterment of mankind, well done Anik.

[@kylerobinson4471]

The only way poverty will ever be solved is for those in poverty to have a stake in their own future. Brilliant plan Anik!

[@Meagols]

I just saw this TED talk today Anik! I watched it hours before your emails to watch it today lol. I like the Teach a man to fish mantra.

[@DonWinkler]

Very inspiring. I am looking into starting a business to empower others. Thank you.

[@alexdlt6244]

Excelente cambio el que están impulsando Anik, por favor compártenos cómo podemos ser parte de él. Saludos. Alex.

[@bronwyndavies7740]

Hi Anik, Congratulations, thanks for the mindshift.

[@FaysalAmez501]

Great Anik,