Simple Solutions for Colossal Problems | Derreck Kayongo | TEDxCharleston

A child refugee turned human rights hero, Derreck Kayongo devised a simple solution to a colossal problem. Using an ordinary object to make an extraordinary difference in the world, he has transformed the lives of those most in need. Derreck Kayongo, Social Entrepreneur -- Founder of the Global Soap Project, a child refugee who grew up to be an innovative leader for international, social change, and was named a CNN Hero in 2011. 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)