Words hurt just as much as actions | Tamanna Miah | TEDxYouth@StPeterPort

Tamanna's talk is on her experience with bullying due to her race and religion. Islamophobia has been an issue throughout her life, and Tamanna shows how she has tried to help tackle the issue. Tamanna Miah, at 22yrs old is a well-known activist in her final year studying BA Media and Communications & Politics and Governance. An established campaigner in youth, community, voluntary, and politics sector for over 10yrs, having started volunteering from the young age of 11yrs old, volunteering has provided a wealth of experiences for her. Tamanna has had many positions in many charities and organizations and influenced decision making locally, regionally, nationally and in Europe. She has been a trustee altogether for 4yrs n the youth sector, 2yrs at Connexions Kent and for the last 2yrs at the National Youth Agency. She is also a regular Public Speaker, Media Spokesperson and Campaigner representing many different charities and organizations speaking out on many issues such as racism, bullying, mental health, Islamophobia, Domestic Violence, Transport, refugees and many more issues. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx