How to break barriers for self-empowerment | Selvamalar Selvaraju | TEDxSchaan

Being challenged is inevitable - being defeated is optional. We are challenged every day - by different types of barriers we face at every turn of our lives - it could be societal, cultural or systemic barriers. The list just goes on.

Who build these barriers? Why do these barriers exist? How do we break the barriers? Malar is passionate about unleashing peoples’ potential. She has over 15 years of multifaceted experience in championing the development and empowerment of underprivileged women, children and minorities in Malaysia. She has formulated new concepts and ideas to strengthen the mission of her organization, led new initiatives and maintained team spirit despite times of uncertainty and change. Malar held key positions in various organizations and has vast professional

[veerasinghamthirupathy]

SelvaMalar Selvaraju the world is much better with people like you. Racism, n ignorance hurts always. You make people aspire to improve their lives. Life is hard for poor indians in Malaysia, with Racism n lack of employment n educational opportunities. May God empower you to be a beacon of hope for all poor down trodden people everywhere. God bless your family and your life with everything you need to be a leader of people. ❤

[paniirj]

She has been a strong leader from the day I met her a few years back. Still moving strong in leading development initiatives.

[OM-roek]

Excellent Selvamalar. You just shared the story of many millions around the world.
"Never let the small minds take the greatness away from you."

[ConDual]

True civilization begins when one Human Being sees another without fear.
Hate is never spread by knowledge.
It always spreads out of ignorance.🙏

[kanageswariapmaunerrajookp]

Amazing words.... Pray for the strength to endure the life❤ Clear words. The way she presented the whole thing... wow 👌 I'm amazed.

[yogijackson]

Empowering speech that has touched my heart. I can empathise with her. I was a malaysian but a british citizen. now. Positive discrimination has not place in humanity. Lets hold hands to break barriers. We are not able to change the world but we could make it a better place.

[thanaletchumiparumugam]

I hope we all share this video to younger kids and make them understand. Success is ours only if we work for it. No one can take it away from us. Parents be the bridge for your kids.

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These should be the real leaders of Malaysia. True Malaysians. Educated. Smart. Knowledgeable. Intelligent, And totally not base anything from religion. Malaysia do not lack people like her. They are just brushed aside by the insecure ones

[punithavathigovindaraju]

Yes, I'm sharing her wonderful speech with my kids and other kids to open their mind and heart to achieve something unique in their life. Thanks dearie Malar.

[MohanBmohan-nqfu]

SHE IS AMAZING MINDSET AND MIND BLOWING UP AFTER WE R ALL HAVING FOR BASIC KNOWLEDGE...

[richardignacy]

Proud of you my dear soulmate. Always inspiring.

[vanithaveloo]

Well said! It's us, who needs to do the changes. Break the barriers ! Excellent speech ❤

[thiviyahnathan]

As always she ignites fire within me everytime ❤❤❤

[nanthakumaranmanickam]

You are an example of excellence that motivates all immaterial of their age, race or creed

[davidgopal]

Wow! What a Great speech you have broken the all barriers SelvaMalar through your message. It was positive & motivational, inspirational direct to the core to break every form of barriers & obstacles in its one's way forward to be what ones to be in academic & career life to the pinnacle point. SelvaMalar truly you have broken the barrier and achieved what you're today. You should go to every Tamil schools in Malaysia and present your thoughts. I believe you'll inspire and motivate thousands of children.
May God bless you and your family with lots of abundance of goodness.

[arundorasamy]

Excellent Speech! Proud knowing her.. and keep going Malar...

[msathiah]

Amazing pour of heart 'Wealthy Flower'. Very proud of your bravery to put forward your thoughts and ideas towards equality and diversity. May GOD bless you always ❤

[k.a.ramanardiakam]

Your voice resembles many of us, but no matter what we still strive for the betterment despite many shortfall and I believe work hard, work smart, be kind, and amazing things will happen.

[lrc]

In Malaysia racisme discrimination is real in every aspects from house renting to jobs and minority indians face it everyday, but new young generation are breaking the barriers and some have become CEO in foreign nations, so remember homeland dont give u the 7 seas nations will. recognise u, so remember Indians are the 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓 smart

[dndiva]

Superb speech. All the very best wishes