This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Isura Silva is a social entrepreneur with a passion to create rural social entrepreneurs. They are not just ordinary social entrepreneurs but village leaders equipped with latest ICT technology and knowhow to revolutionize how communities educate and do business.
Isura is a social entreprenuer with a passion to create rural social entrepreneurs. He Manages Sarvodya-Fusion (www.fusion.lk), a leading 'Information & Communication Technology for Development' (ICT4D) social enterprise in Sri Lanka, a specialized program of Sarvodaya -- the 55 year old national charity, with a mission seeking 'e-Empowerment of rural communities'. For over 10 years he's dedicated to build/nurture a Sri Lankan rural community eco system connecting corporate, Government and NGO partners, to develop rural social entrepreneurs to improve education, employment and economy with ICT. He was featured in "40 Under 40" in Echelon magazine, a list of 40 Sri Lankans under 40 years of age, who are 2014's most important risk takers, job creators and rule breakers. He's a noted speaker on Social Enterprise, Social media and Startups.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Isura is a social entreprenuer with a passion to create rural social entrepreneurs. He Manages Sarvodya-Fusion (www.fusion.lk), a leading 'Information & Communication Technology for Development' (ICT4D) social enterprise in Sri Lanka, a specialized program of Sarvodaya -- the 55 year old national charity, with a mission seeking 'e-Empowerment of rural communities'. For over 10 years he's dedicated to build/nurture a Sri Lankan rural community eco system connecting corporate, Government and NGO partners, to develop rural social entrepreneurs to improve education, employment and economy with ICT. He was featured in "40 Under 40" in Echelon magazine, a list of 40 Sri Lankans under 40 years of age, who are 2014's most important risk takers, job creators and rule breakers. He's a noted speaker on Social Enterprise, Social media and Startups.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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