World Malaria Day | MY HERO

Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

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Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world.

MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.

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Film

Malaria Queen

Producer: Mame Fatou Ndiaye

A young woman's hero, Oumoul Khary Sow, is called "Malaria Queen" because of her tenacious drive to eradicate malaria.

Eradication of Malaria in Botswana

Producer: Tommie Hamaluba from BOTSWANA

Tommie Hamaluba works incessantly in the fight against malaria in Botswana.

Jesse Stone - Activist Hero

Producer: Polly Green

Dr. Jessie Stone works tirelessly for health care in impoverished areas.

Stories

Tommie Hamaluba

By: Claudia Herrera Hudson

Tommie Hamaluba is a teacher in Botswana, Africa, working to eradicate malaria.

Rokhaya Gueye

By: Seck from Dakar

Rokhaya Gueye treats malaria and raises awareness about women's health issues in Senegal.

Oumoul Khary Sow

By: Mame Fatou from Dakar, Senegal

Oumoul Khary Sow founded the Caravan of Hope which travels to remote areas in Senegal to help prevent malaria.

Mrs. Nirmala and the Eradication of Malaria Project

Mrs. Nirmala and the Eradication of Malaria Project are working in India to educate the public.

Bill Gates

By: Egan from San Diego

Bill Gates co-founder of Microsoft, is devoted to humanitarian causes around the world, including malaria.

Art

FIGHT MALARIA

By: student from Senegal

Fight Malaria

By: student from Senegal

Dr. Cynthia Maung

By: Jim McNalis

Related Pages

MY HERO honors Those Working to End Malaria

By: Becky Miller

World Malaria Day is April 25

World Malaria Day

World Health Organization

World Malaria Day, marked each year on 25 April, is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control.

International Medical Corps

For over 35 years they have responded to health needs of people around the world.

Tell the world about your hero!

Sign the MY HERO Guestbook

Organizer created on 3/20/2017 7:20:47 AM by Becky Miller

Last edited 3/15/2023 11:29:24 AM by Abigail Richardson

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