TEDxYouth@Singapore - Zakaria Zainal - The Legacy of Singapore Gurkhas
Channel: TEDxYouth
Date: 2012-02-20

Zakaria Zainal is a Singaporean photographer who has travelled to politically unstable countries and documented turmoil during his journeys. Regions he has been to include refugee camps in Pakistan and the streets Kathmandu where he witnessed peaceful protests. He focuses on documentary projects and shows the changing face of Asia in conflict or in progress. His photographs and stories have appeared in several publications both in Singapore and Asia. One of Zakaria Zainal's specialty is the topic of our gurkhas. If there is one man who has a wealth of insight on the subject of Singapore Gurkhas, it would definitely be none other than Zakaria Zainal.

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hopes, aspirations, concerns and dreams. The theme IDEA+ACTION
explored and expressed how youth today see things and do things in
their own special way. Is life really as simple as having an idea and
placing it into action? Speakers shares the future they envision and
how they are forming the building blocks of tomorrow. Innovative and
insightful educators also shares insights into how they are shaping
the hearts and minds of tomorrow's generation. Find out more at
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