The story we tell about poverty isn't true

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September 15, 2015 Today’s TED Talk Mia Birdsong: The story we tell about poverty isn't true 15:16 minutes · TEDWomen 2015 As a global community, we all want to end poverty. Mia Birdsong suggests a great place to start: Let's honor the skills, drive and initiative that poor people bring to the struggle every day. She asks us to look again at people in poverty: They may be broke — but they're not broken. Watch now » Playlist of the Day The big picture Must-listen talks about the future of the environment, crime, technology, government and the human race. Watch » 15 talks · Total run time 4:18:50 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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