Fighting for Freedom | Justin Wren | TEDxWarwick
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- A champion Greco-Roman wrestler, Justin's life changed when he traveled to Congo to help the Pygmies. This ethnic group, indigenous to Africa, is preyed upon by armed rebels, being killed, raped and even eaten. Having fought for himself as an MMA fighter for his entire life, Justin urges us to use the tools around us to fight for the forgotten.
A champion Greco-Roman wrestler, Justin's life changed when he traveled to Congo to help the Pygmies. This ethnic group, indigenous to Africa, is preyed upon by armed rebels, being killed, raped and even eaten. Having fought for himself as an MMA fighter for his entire life, Justin is now determined to fight for the Pygmies.
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Fight for the Forgotten doesn't just drop off charity supplies like so many other organizations, they actually make a lasting change by empowering the people instead of keeping them in a state of having to rely on foreign charity.
Classical Title Again, like so many you don't understand the Pygmy people. They aren't poor, they don't need DONATIONS. They live in the forest because they believe that is that their culture. They are oppressed and enslaved by outsiders. They need international intervention preventing them from being attacked, they don't want modern medicine phones and card. They just want the lands in their forest that they nomadically go through living offf the forest.
Such a big fan of this guy, he's an amazing example of a human.
Yes his a beautiful human 👍
Super hero statues most def
Yes, a Nobel PEACE Prize for Justin Wren.
Agreed !!!
He wasn't kidding about the fever, he flew to the Congo directly after this talk and was promptly diagnosed with malaria
@unusual coconut He had taken them so much before that it caused a brain toxicity issue that can seem like PTSD. Referencing Joe Rogan podcast interview.
unusual coconut 😂
We need more Justin Wrens in the World. A real gangster, making a difference.
gangster?
Gangster :')))
who the hell would vote this down?? insanse Justin is amazing and what he does for people is AWESOME
He is soooo humble. HE began the project of teaching them to build the wells...they didnt do it ALL. listen to JRE. hes been on several times. this man has been to hell & back! From the slavers to government & corruption, lies & tricks, to hate, sickness and disease...not to mention fear for his life.
I hope he gets a noble peace prize.
The Nobel Peace Prize is a joke. Obama won it.
Its still a huge honor dumbasses. God what is it with people that just want to condemn and criticize everything.
Fun fact! Theodore Roosevelt is the only person to earn both the Medal of Honour and the Nobel Peace Prize. This doesn't have an agenda to it, I just like sharing fun facts.
@@submarineinthesky8946 OMG IS IT ROOSEVELT FUN FACT TIME. FUN FACT!!!!!
As a child, Roosevelt witnessed the Abraham Lincoln funeral procession.
@@jojack1234567890 Have you been waiting for this moment for your entire life, sir?
angel in human form .
Hello Justin. I cannot begin to tell you how emotional your work makes me feel. I grew up in the Congo and came back to Europe in 1988. Since then, my economical situation has made it impossible to return home. My family and myself continue to support the families we befriended over there , but recently, I became increasingly aware of the predicament Pygmes are in. And of course, this was devstating news. One of my favourite books when a child was the beautiful story of a child pygme, hunting, collecting honey... I was very distressed before I became acquainted with your work. I am elated, enthralled. THANK you for saving the soul of Africa,. I am sharing your work around , but what I would most love to do is to help. To really help you help them. How do we go about this? Please let me know.
this guy is awesome
The perfect example of what human beings can and should be doing with their short lives. "With great power comes great responsibility". Cheesy but true. His story on the Joe Rogan podcast along with the work he has done to help human beings across the Earth has restored my faith in humanity. We are resilient, capable, and strong. My wish is to be 10% of the man this guy is when I'm his age. Hope he gets the recognition and help he and the people of this planet deserve.
Can you link the ep you're talking about with Joe? Thanks.
I'm with him, & I'm with my brother who was a missionary in Malawi. Malawi is one of the safest places for missionaries these days. If my brother had said "I'm going to the Congo", I would've gone with him for security. Congo is still a slavery & rape capital of this world. Honor to these people who go to dangerous places to help others, or those who help people came to the west from places for risk of death.
Amen.
kudos to Justin. I love America but at the same time I live with a south american tribe for 3 months to give back. Life is truly about changing our perspective. To go in the unknown. One word "love" why not just love.
Beautiful! That’s a true hero! Very inspirational man
So he had a massive fever from Malaria during this talk. Yeah, he's a fighter...
As genuine as they come, hats of. Justin seems like an amazing dude.
Justin Wren is an Unsung Hero wow
👏 👏 👏
Justin Wren has found the meaning of life & living it!
Dear Lord, Continue to BLESS his efforts, him & his family. 🙏💗
You are a beautiful soul.
A great man! I love how they made the slavemasters an offer they couldn't refuse. Tactically brilliant. Our world leaders could learn a thing or two from this example.
Amazing Human
May Creator Bless this man and the people of the Congo!
Justin is a man of wisdom hats off
Watch Justin Wren fight soon in Bellator hes starting to put it all together nicely absolute legend helping the Pygmies of the Congo and fighting to raise awareness and money for well building!!
If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes you have no heart . God Bless this Man and his love for the unloved .
One word just RESPECT
You are an amazing man. Thank you for your service to humanity! 👍😊👨🍳
You're awesome man❤💪
God please bless all with health, safety, protection, prosperity and peace!
Powerful message: What would I do if I knew I could not fail?
Just sit there and think how fucking lucky me and you actually are!
You and I*
Printing Scotian true. But it's not because they don't "have what we have" it's because others oppress them. Their way of life is beautiful and they are a happy people, and enjoy a great life through foraging.
Your right.
But you know what the next thought I'm having is?
Should I do same?... wtf am I do apart from creating wealth for myself?.....
Facts. I try to not go a day without being genuinely grateful for things like running water, healthcare, a fully functional body, etc... If you learn to become truly grateful for these things alone, it goes a long long way.
Beautiful People
I've know a lot of Incredible People in my life's journey and Justin Wren is Another Amazing Human being! The dude lives and works with Malaria in his system, He almost died from it but that didn't stop him from continuing his Journey!
Your an amazing fighter in the cage but it's your fight outside of it that make you truly incredible sir.
Beautiful example of who we really are.
so inspirational..
Sweet, Loving and Friendly is a sure fire recipe for this world to rip the heart and soul out of you.
Justin Wren, YOU ARE A HERO!!!
burying children I can't imagine but out of the ashes arisen hope
thank you all for your great service
This helped empower me to really take ahold of my lifes purpose and be intentional about what I will do before I die in order to serve humanity. And I hope it does the same for all those who watch this. 🙏
God bless him what great man
Great work. LOVELY guy.
What a hero I'm so glad to know of him that renew my faith in God that his holy Spirit lives within man and hope is enduring
We need this guy in my city
...or rather, people like you acting like him...you're already there //-))
Thank you so much.this guy gives me hope for the future and i need to help
"What would you attempt to do if you could not fail?" DAMN is that a kicker of a question. If I had to choose, Mars colony I reckon.
Amazing ✨☀️✨ Such Beautiful people!
This really speaks to each and everyone of our Lives' Purpose, what an inspiration! Thanks Justin for your passion & dedication!
Water4 organization and Justin wren amazing people doing a amazing job
Like this guy first i have heard of him.
Giant man tears flowing
What a gentleman
Amazing!
Huge respect! What a great man!
God Bless This Man!
Thumbs up hero!
heard about this from his mma looked into it and this guy is a real life hero!
Love this guy
Hero.
amazing man... we could all learn from you
thank you so much it was vary inspiring
i would love to go over there and help
Alan Lynch then why don't you? Do you even know what they need help with? They are impoverished people who need money and items. They survive and live a beautifully happy life through foraging. They are just oppressed by agriculturalists around them.
Not all heroes wear capes.
But some wear fabulous beards.
My respect 🙌
This guys great in general, his appearances on Joe Rogans podcast are great he’s a genuine dude. Plus he’s also a fighter and he looks like a viking
Every year I pick about 5 charities to contribute. This is now on my list.
Imagine I'm a Congolese I remember this guy a 2012 in our village
wow real hero
Legend
This man is a saint
3:28 D'aww look at the kids fooling with his giant beard I wanna do that
what a beast
They speak proper Kiswahili. Good work
Saint.
Why don't we have a president like this?
THIS IS A HUMAN SUPERHERO
Beat this Marvel!
Its a shame Dana White cant donate a few million to this cause.
TED, make this video searchable with the words, SLAVERY AND AFRICA, OR BRINGING WATER TO AFRICA WHILE ENDING SLAVERY. After over 20 minutes of searching, it wasn't until I search WRESTLER IN AFRICA that it came up. That's not how we should have to remember this.
He’s 30 years old
Big respect to justin, but one question bugs me: how can anyone be hungry in rainforest? Its a garden of Eden is it not?
Tolmalion they aren't hungry.. they chose the forest to live they don't like villages. Their problem is oppression from the outside, and issues with clean water.
Noble??
Goof work Justin
This video gave me hope , when you live in the us it's almost uncommon to have a white man personally come and help out another community and its problems especially when they have a choice to be rich and famous . Thank you for showing me the good in humanity instead of fighting wars why don't we do this ?
WOW OF GOD THAT YOU ARE THERE IS NO GIMMICK THAT'S WHY I BELIEVED RIGHT AWAY .IT'S TOUGH WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS YOU CAN ONLY FEEL BAD FOR THE PEOPLE AND WILLING TO HELP FOR SURE.
I just dont understand how someone that looks JUST like you, 10 fingers, 10 toes is not a human!
Greed. I hate greed.
we need to fix this fucking fast, building electric cars, landing rockets standing up without chutes, no problem we can fix this soon enough
Its an unfortunate joke how we've gone about this problem the amount of money that's been thrown at it the place should be a god damn paradise and the minerals there I mean they are sitting on a gold mine shows that money can't fix it when money goes in the wrong hands here a guy gets them fresh water and does it with work
The issue also is that the cause of these diseases were not exusting years ago. The tribes of The rainforest didnt have these issues until colonialism. It caused the Baka to in turn enslave. It is like the pecking order of bullies. Its very sad.
What a chad
is jesus back already? this guy looks like him
Yeah. I'd like to give an acuurate account of history going back before pyramids. Then we'd know where we are from and the way forward could be clearer! And I'd love to bloody know myself lol
kamen invention "slingshot". oregano oil, hemp
where are these slaves?
Birth control is also a way of loving them .Everything in life starts with a plan, times have changed .
I find it interesting that the locals are the ones teaching him how to get water, yet he's the one teaching them how to get water, sounds kinda fishy. 6:00
A pygmie means less to me than a random stray dog
peter t. Mokpala
Where the Oprah’s and BLM’s? Just being politically incorrect...