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TED Fellows Program

The TED Fellows program provides transformational support to an international community of 400 visionaries who collaborate across disciplines to create positive change around the world. More about the TED Fellows program

Announcing the TEDGlobal 2017 Fellows

This year's group of Fellows includes a Somali computer scientist catalyzing the tech scene in Somalia and Somaliland; a policy influencer working to make healthcare Deaf-friendly; the founder of Botswana’s first and only LGBT-themed theater festival and many more.

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How can the TED Fellows program change your life?

TED Fellows reflect on the impact the program has had on their lives, and give some advice on who should apply.

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Read about the latest groundbreaking Fellows' projects on our Medium channel – featuring in depth interviews, fresh op-eds, stunning galleries and more.

Meet the Fellows

Get to know our global network of innovators and trailblazers and learn more about their remarkable work.

About the Fellows program

Learn how the TED Fellows program supports and connects global visionaries who have shown outstanding accomplishment and exceptional courage.

Apply to be a TED Fellow

We are looking for the next generation of innovators who have demonstrated remarkable accomplishment and potential to positively affect the world. Learn how you can join this group of extraordinary thinkers and doers.

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Asteroid hunters are searching for our near earth neighbors before they stop by for a visit. https://t.co/1H8GZla08L

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TED Fellow Greg Gage is "taking graduate-level research tools from the lab and bringing them out for the 99 percent" https://t.co/zj3Fe5nb0i

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Watch Talks by TED Fellows

Karim Abouelnaga

A summer school kids actually want to attend

May 2017

Sangu Delle

There's no shame in taking care of your mental health

May 2017

Carrie Nugent

Adventures of an asteroid hunter

Mar 2017

Jennifer Brea

What happens when you have a disease doctors can't diagnose

Jan 2017

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A summer single for everyone

Don’t miss the new single from Ethiopian jazz singer Meklit, “I Want to Sing for Them All.”Take the one-of-kind vocal stylings of Ethio-American jazz musician Meklit, add the ge...

How Nunavut’s Inuit teens are dancing to endure a youth suicide epidemic

Ian John Alikaswa tells his half brother Peter Aliktiluk to “have no doubts, and use all our abilities” before competing in the Sila Rainbow dance competition in Arviat, Nunavut...

A new documentary tells the story of the Ferguson rebellion from the point of view of the…

Photo: Lucas Alvarado FarrarA new documentary tells the story of the Ferguson rebellion from the point of view of the protestors who lived itFilmmaker Damon Davis shares the tra...

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