Copy of my testimony for TEDx Brussels.
It’s through a combination of circumstances I found myself involved in the TEDx crew. As I already knew about of TED talks, I signed up for the first event at the EU parliament in 2009. Then, few days before the event, the organizers were looking actively for volunteers.
Moreover, the conference was sold out to 500 attendees with 500 more still on the waiting list. I was contacted and had to make a choice. I gave up my seat which undoubtedly made someone’s day. Therefore, this earned me a guaranteed free seat for the next TEDx Brussels event. So, last summer I received a reminder that I can book a free spot and be part of the audience as promised. And once again, I gave that seat. This time, to a close relation , and rather chose to volunteer again. With no regret !
As a volunteer, I was appointed for the Twitter Wall and Bibi Russel’s fashion show. So, I had the chance to meet Bibi Russel, and know more about her work. She is a former international model and a Bangladeshi fashion designer. An astounding woman who is doing a remarkable job in empowering woman in rural Bangladesh. I ironed more than 20 marvelous silk outfit pieces for the catwalk. Although very small my contribution was, I still feel I contributed in my own way to support the works done by over 2000 Bangladeshi women. That means a lot. Next step, get that beautiful handmade blue silk outfit 😉
Bibi Russel
TEDx experience is all about meeting peers, people who believe in and want to make the world a better place. It gives also an opportunity to contribute to something we care about and naturally making friendly encounters in the process.
A terrific, amazing experience; can’t wait till the next one!