Episode

Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
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25:39
Published: Tue Jan 18 2022
Description

Engraved on the Statue of Liberty it reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...” A beautiful sentiment, indeed. The reality is a little less poetic. When refugees reach America’s shores today, they face the daunting task of rebuilding a sense of community while trying to work through a system that is ill-equipped to give them the support they need. That’s where Luma Mufleh comes in.   Twenty-nine years ago, Luma came to the United States as a refugee and has since found herself on a path she didn’t expect - building schools to support refugee children. After hearing her TED Talk, “Don’t Feel Sorry For Refugees, Believe In Them,” I couldn’t wait to get her perspective on how to build a community devoted to taking care of each other. This is… A Bit of Optimism.   For more on Luma and her work visit: www.fugeesfamily.org   https://www.ted.com/talks/luma_mufleh_don_t_feel_sorry_for_refugees_believe_in_them

Chapters
The speaker recalls how coaching a group of kids in a low-income community, playing soccer with them and helping with homework, taught him valuable lessons about the importance of connecting with and making time for one's community.
00:00 - 04:06 (04:06)
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Community
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The speaker recalls how coaching a group of kids in a low-income community, playing soccer with them and helping with homework, taught him valuable lessons about the importance of connecting with and making time for one's community.

Episode
Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
One entrepreneur found that it was actually cheaper to start a school than to send his child to a private school.
04:06 - 08:21 (04:14)
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Education
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One entrepreneur found that it was actually cheaper to start a school than to send his child to a private school. The entrepreneur runs two schools, one in Atlanta and one in Columbus, and seeks out students who are self-motivated and determined for success.

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Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
The podcast discusses the importance of community and the immigrant mentality of working together towards a better future, rather than believing that one person's success means another person's loss.
08:21 - 11:36 (03:14)
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Community
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The podcast discusses the importance of community and the immigrant mentality of working together towards a better future, rather than believing that one person's success means another person's loss.

Episode
Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
A school has students read their report cards aloud to the whole school to promote accountability and remove shame from failure.
11:36 - 18:33 (06:56)
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Education
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A school has students read their report cards aloud to the whole school to promote accountability and remove shame from failure.

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Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
The speaker reflects on the possible end of wars and the importance of team sports, specifically soccer, in teaching teamwork.
18:33 - 23:56 (05:23)
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Sports, Reflection, Teamwork
Summary

The speaker reflects on the possible end of wars and the importance of team sports, specifically soccer, in teaching teamwork. They also reflect on the impact of a loved one who has passed and their approach to life and people.

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Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
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A Bit of Optimism
The podcast discusses the importance of teaching children how to be better human beings and finding new ways to bring educational material to life.
23:56 - 25:29 (01:32)
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Education
Summary

The podcast discusses the importance of teaching children how to be better human beings and finding new ways to bring educational material to life.

Episode
Rebuilding Community with Luma Mufleh
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism