Emtithal was 10 when she learned what the word “genocide” meant. She lived in Darfur and she didn’t understand why they were burying so many people.

She started writing poems to convince people to hear and see what was happening.

Emtithal “Emi” Mahmoud continues writing poetry to witness and to make people more sensitized to the humanity who stands behind such tragedies.

In this TED, Emi shares two wonderful poems with the public.