Ms. Maria A. Ressa is the CEO and Executive Editor of Rappler, a social news network which uses a “hearts and minds” approach to news to inspire community engagement and digitally fueled action for social change. Ms. Ressa has been a journalist in Asia for more than 25 years. She was CNN’s lead investigative reporter focusing on terrorism in Southeast Asia. In 2005, she took the helm of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, the largest multi-platform news operation in the Philippines. Her work aimed to redefine journalism by combining traditional broadcast, new media and mobile phone technology for social change.
Speaker Details
Ms. Maria A. Ressa
CEO and Executive Editor
Rappler
Ms. Maria A. Ressa
Speeches
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A Journey of Unity, Hope, and Family: Sandhya Acharya’s Story
As Rabbi David Wolpe states, “Privilege is a call to give back.” Having grown up with so many privileges, Sandhya Acharya always felt that it was...
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United Nation’s Development Program Features GPF Tanzania Youth Peace Project
The following is an excerpt from an article featured by the United Nation’s Development Program (UNDP) Africa. Read the full article HERE....
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Brazil Peacebuilding Program Fosters Understanding and Compassion
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Brazil has been working with the Department of Education in Goiania to uplift students and families in underprivileged...
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GPF Nigeria Promotes Peaceful Election Process During 2023 Polling
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria, in collaboration with Big Minds Communication Consults (BMCC) and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ),...
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Bringing Education to Children in India: Aishwarya Chaturvedi’s Story
Have you heard of Aishwarya Chaturvedi? Aishwarya is a rising woman leader and a passionate human rights advocate in India. Her story starts in...
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GPF Nigeria Peace and Mediation Committee Encourages Collaboration for Violence-Free Elections
The Kaduna State Peace and Mediation Working Committee was recently inaugurated by Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria to promote a violence-free...
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Youth Advocate for Moral and Innovative Leadership in the Philippines
The “Safe Talks: Tales and Takes by the Youth” is a series of conversations led by young leaders to discuss important social concerns and challenges...
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Citizens Rally Across Korea for Reunification
Building nation-wide grassroots support to advance the cause of a free and unified Korea, Action for Korea United (AKU) hosted four regional rallies...
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Volunteers Protect Tanzanian Beach in Climate Action for Peace Service Project
Volunteers with Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Tanzania took action to clean up Mbalamwezi Beach, one of the country’s most polluted beaches, in...
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Indonesian Youth Learn the Value of Peace through Diversity
People from all walks of life call Indonesia their home. While it has the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia’s famous motto, “Unity...
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GPF Nigeria Empowers Youth Against Election Violence
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria is helping strengthen communities against election violence across the country in anticipation of the 2023...
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Restoring Broken Dams and Dreams in Malaysia
How many of us would ditch our phones and live off the grid among the hills for a week in this day and age? Well, that’s what eight volunteers from...
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