Breaking Notions and Finding Freedom in the Mountains | Liza Avelino | TEDxTinHauWomen

Liza has been on top of the world’s highest mountains – but getting there took more than just skill or having the right equipment. In a moving talk on chasing your dreams, the power of hard work and determination, Liza will share her journey from the countryside, to Hong Kong, to the roof of the world.

Liza is a seasoned hiker and a passionate and accomplished mountain climber. She has completed significant hikes throughout Hong Kong and Asia, including, summited Mount Yarigatake, Mount Kinabalu, Mount Kilimanjaro, trekking to extreme elevations in the Himalayas and raising substantial sums for charity. Liza is a Filipina , working for more than 20 years as a domestic worker in Hong Kong. Liza is a Filipino domestic helper in Hong Kong, a seasoned hiker and a passionate climber. She has completed 2 Trailwalkers, summited Mount Yarigatakein Japan and Mount Kinabaluin Malaysia. She has trekked to an elevation of more than 5,300m in the Himalayas, raised substantial sums for various charities and also initiated a campaign to clean trails in Hong Kong. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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