TEDx Talk by Caminos de Agua’s own Dylan Terrell

Published August 31, 2023

We are excited to share an insightful TEDx Talk by Caminos de Agua’s own Dylan Terrell, our executive director and founder. The presentation, “A Marriage Between Technology and Humanity,” takes a more global look at our work, and international development in general. A key theme in this talk is the importance of creating deep partnerships directly with those most affected by a problem when designing technologies and other interventions.

Through the lens of our regional water crisis, as well as the successes – and failures – of Caminos de Agua and his own experiences, Dylan explores the concept that “a technology is not a solution” and the importance of profoundly connecting to the context and culture of our work if we’re going to create lasting change. Through his insights, you have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of the issues at hand and the innovative approaches we’re pursuing to address them.

This talk was originally presented live in San Miguel on November 26th, 2022. After an extensive fact-checking and review process by the TEDx community, we’re excited to be able to bring this talk to you now. So, when you have about 13 minutes to spare, we hope you’ll take a look and reflect.

Creating awareness matters, and it’s a cornerstone of what we do at Caminos de Agua. By sharing this video with your family and friends, or anyone in your circle who shares an interest in these issues, you contribute to a much-needed broader dialogue on these vital topics.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our mission. As always we invite further dialogue.

Warm regards,

The Caminos de Agua Team