Girls Can Do Anything, Including Rugby! | Elizabeth Richards | TEDxYouth@BSN

Описание: “Just try and stop me tackling my future and our dreams!” Let’s break the mould on what we think girls should and can do. Elizabeth, an eight-year-old student of the British School in the Netherlands wants to change girls’ future around the world, helping them find their voice on equality issues.

Watch this inspiring video by the very sporty Elizabeth Richards and let us know; who is your favourite female sports person?

Elizabeth is an 8-year-old rugby enthusiast. More often than not, she can be found outside, knee deep in mud, whether on or off the rugby pitch! She believes girls can do anything boys can do.

“Breaking the Mould” is the second TEDxYouth event organised by The British School in the Netherlands. Speakers explore ideas around ‘If I Could Lead for a Day’, ‘Tackling Tough Truths’ and ‘An Invitation for Change’.

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, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, were 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). Elizabeth is an 8-year-old rugby enthusiast. More often than not, she can be found outside, knee deep in mud, whether on or off the rugby pitch! She believes girls can do anything boys can do. 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