Indigenous Leadership Matters in Healthcare for Indigenous Communities | Maricelma Fialho
Our Ambassador Maricelma Fialho is an Indigenous leader of the Terena people. She shares her powerful journey as a biomedical doctor and researcher dedicated to improving the health and well-being of her community. Maricelma’s speech sheds light on the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous communities and the crucial role she played in distributing essential supplies such as food and beverages to families in need. Her partnerships with local and international organisations helped hundreds of Indigenous families survive the crisis. Maricelma also represents Brazil at the Youth Leadership Coalition (IYLC) Latin America, advocating for greater civic and political participation of Indigenous youth. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Infectious and Parasitic Diseases at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). 🌍 Watch Maricelma Fialho’s inspiring speech and learn how she is leading change in Indigenous health, education, and community empowerment through her dedication to service, research, and leadership. Chapters: 00:00 - 02:19: Why Are Indigenous People Indispensable for Humanity's Success? 02:20 - 03:33: How Did Brazilian Indigenous Communities Overcome COVID-19? 03:34 - 04:36: What Are We Missing From the Terena Worldview? 04:37 - 05:20: Why Must Indigenous Peoples Be Involved in Policy-Making and Governance? 05:21 - 05:44: Why Do We Need to Save the Terena Language from Disappearing? 05:45 - 06:25: Can We Live in Harmony With Each Other? 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring stories of global leadership and social impact from One Young World. #OneYoungWorld #OYW24 #IndigenousLeadership #HealthcareAccess #COVID19Response #IndigenousHealth #DigitalInclusion #YouthEmpowerment #TerenaPeople #CommunityImpact #SustainableDevelopment #Brazil #IndigenousRights #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #PhDResearch #YouthLeadership #SocialImpact #CivicEngagement #InterculturalEducation
Despite Indigenous peoples representing 6.2% of the world’s population, they are still largely excluded from decision-making processes.
Discover how Maricelma is leading the fight for Indigenous rights in Brazil in her speech from #OYW24
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