The Power Of We: Transforming Local Ideas Into Collective Movements | Hailey Yap | Tedxcism Youth
Real progress doesn't happen in isolation; it happens when communities unite behind a shared purpose. This explores how combining fresh ideas with collective action can transform small, local initiatives into powerful movements for societal change.
Challenging the idea that single-handed efforts are enough to solve complex societal problems, the talk highlights how innovation, when grounded in unity and local collaboration, becomes a powerful tool to uplift and transform communities.
Hailey Yap is a Filipina high school student at the International School of Manila and a young leader in environmental sustainability and social impact. She is a 2025 regional winner of The Earth Prize for Oceania & Southeast Asia for co-founding Kultibado, a platform that reduces food waste by helping farmers sell surplus and “ugly” produce. Through Kultibado, she has connected over 100 farmers with more than 30 restaurants across Metro Manila. Hailey is also involved with Planetary Health Philippines and writes about food systems for publications such as Philstar, Spin.Ph, and Malaya Business Insights. Her work has gained international recognition from Oxford Saïd Business School and the National Geographic Society. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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