How education can move refugees from surviving to belonging | Fereshteh Ganjavi | TEDxProspect Hill

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In this talk, Fereshteh Ganjavi shares a powerful story about igniting passion, education, and hope in the lives of others. She explores why access to learning is a fundamental human right—and how education can move individuals from mere survival toward a deeper sense of power, belonging, and connection. Fereshteh Ganjavi is the Founder and Executive Director of Elena’s Light, a New Haven–based nonprofit empowering refugee and immigrant women through education, leadership, and advocacy. A former refugee from Afghanistan, she has transformed her journey of resilience into a model of community empowerment—building partnerships with over 120 universities nationwide to connect emerging leaders with programs that help hundreds of women gain independence through English learning, health education, and access to essential resources. Fereshteh serves as a Board Advisor for PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute), a TEDxNewHaven Organizer, and a Vital Voices Fellow and two-time Wom

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