Stories have the power to change the world. The Circle offers a platform for inspiring speakers to share their unique experiences, showcasing how individuals can create tangible social impact through dedicated effort.
This experience broadens perspectives and strengthens belief in one’s potential by highlighting stories of conviction and the achievements that follow.
In The Circle’s fourth session, Sara Mitaru-Kimanthi will explore how a musician uses art as a powerful tool to inspire social change and address critical societal issues.
From initiatives centred on helping children in underage domestic work to change how search engines portray the African continent, our guest has demonstrated the power of art in influencing behaviour through her “Creative agency strictly for social impact.”
Join us for this enriching experience and connect with like-minded individuals who share your vision for a more inclusive and equitable future.
In The Circle’s third session, Judge Navi Pillay will share her inspiring journey of fearlessly championing action against social injustice, navigating challenges, and mobilising resources to bring about meaningful change.
In The Circle’s sesond session, Architect Abdel Wahed El-Wakil will share his experience on how architecture can contribute to the connection between a human and his natural environment.
In The Circle’s opening session, Eduardo will share his experience in creating a different narrative about inequality to showcase the power of individuals in fighting social injustice.
Eduardo is recognised as one of Brazil’s leading academics and economists who has taken his life mission from the classroom to the front lines of marginalised and indigenous communities in Brazil. His story highlights how individual efforts can drive lasting change.
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El Wakil’s deeply internationalised knowledge of Islamic architecture has enabled him to utilise its concepts with unerring sureness and virtuosity, producing an architecture, which is both familiar and startlingly fresh. Moreover, his use of indigenous elements, materials, and building techniques comes at a time of increasing questioning concerning the relevance of the ‘International Style’ in architecture to the Middle East and elsewhere. Traditionally, architecture was shaped by the people and the local environment. It expressed national character and identity and provided a sense of continuity that enables people to build a stable future. El Wakil’s buildings respond to this essential need. At the same time, they are noteworthy for their efficiency, both climatically and in terms of design fitness to function.
