Majd Mashharawi was walking through her war-torn neighborhood in Gaza when an idea flashed in her mind: What if she could take the rubble and transform it into building materials? See how she designed a brick made out of ashes that's helping people rebuild their homes — and learn about her new project: bringing solar-powered energy to families living in darkness.
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Make sure what you are making is more than twice as strong as what previously existed.
Lovely woman, great job.
Such a great inspiration, she is the shining light at the end of the tunnel
Love from India to all the Ted community for bringing such influencing talks together.
People at their best often shine in the shadow of people at their worst. Everyone I encourage you to be your best everyday all day what else is there.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you ashes and rubble, make bricks!
Make a combustible lemon
wonder land ❤️❤️
Oh No send some to Gaza ❤️
Cinder blocks and solar panels not bad. Best wishes….
What an intelligent woman. This could help so many countries all over the world.
You are children of light indeed, more power to your elbow. Love you all
Necessity is the mother of invention. Very impressive young lady.
Such a humble woman. I hope she succeeds in her work.
Thanks, Majd Mashharawi for this. I liked it too much.
Her name “Majd” means Glory in Arabic
It fits her well.
A real example of Palestinian inspiration. . Palestine will be free
It’s poetic to use the rubble to build
It’s amazing how innovation can happen even in such difficult circumstances. Keep up the great work, you are an inspiration! 🙂
beautiful, smart, resourceful lady! God has blessed u with wisdom from life’s challenges!