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Dolores Huerta The Press Democrat www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=- Huerta began to see the need for agricultural workers to organize for labor rights as a teacher. Many of her students, who were children of migrant workers, told her stories of their parents’ working conditions, such as long days in fields with no toilets or cold drinking water.
Dana Reeve Dana Reeve Dana Reeve was an actress and advocate for the disabled. She was the heroic wife of Christopher Reeve.
Scott Harrison Scott Harrison found meaning in life by starting charity: water
Kathy Eldon Fosters Hope for the Future Read about the way long-time friend of MY HERO Kathy Eldon is fostering hope amidst the tragedy of the LA Fires.
William Kamkwamba Erik (HASH) Hersman from Orlando (William's WindmillUploaded by Church of emacs) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons William Kamkwamba designed and built a windmill, at the age of 14, for his family in Malawi, Africa. (8/5/1987)
Pablo Benito Juarez Garcia
Cesar Chavez
Michelle Obama Michelle Obama was the first African American First Lady of the United States.
Illumination Foundation: Disrupting the Cycle of Homelessness Read about the Illumination Foundation, an innovative non-profit organisation seeking to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.
Harambee Arts: Healing Through Creativity Harambee Arts uses the power of creative expression to help women and children recover from the devastating effects of trauma.
Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries Homeboy Industries is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.
ChangeChitra - MY HERO Global Exchange Program in India Learn about ChangeChitra, a partnership of MY HERO's Global Exchange program with Video Volunteers.
Autism on the Water: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Autism on the Water (AOTW) is a charity dedicated to raising awareness about the autism spectrum through sailing and boating, all free of charge.
Autism on the Water: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Autism on the Water (AOTW) is a charity dedicated to raising awareness about the autism spectrum through sailing and boating, all free of charge.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district.
Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was a humanitarian and former First Lady of the United States of America.
Soedati Warsito Rasman Soedati Warsito Rasman is a motivated activist for Indonesia's needy.
Van Jones VAN JONES <br> image courtesy of www.ashoka.org Van Jones has found an effective way of addressing environmentalism and social justice by linking both issues.
Jane Addams Jane Addams was a social reformer and pacifist.
Chef José Ramón Andrés Puerta
Cheri Gaulke photo: Cheri Gaulke As an educator, Cheri Gaulke has mentored youth throughout Southern California, and as Artistic Director of The Righteous Conversations Project she has empowered teens to use media to speak out about injustices across the globe
Prince William, Prince of Wales Prince William has long been a prominent figure in the British royal family, known not only for his role in the monarchy but also for his charitable work.
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Elizabeth May
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Michaelle Jean Michaelle Jean
North Buxton North Buxton
Michelle Jean Michelle Jean
The Daffodil Project The Daffodil Project through the generosity of B&K Bulbs in the Netherlands, brought hope to NYC after 9/11.
John F Kennedy John F Kennedy
Frances Moore Lappé (Lappe) Hero Frances Moore Lappe is a passionate and pioneering thinker and activist who fights world hunger.
Shalom Ukraine (YouthBridge) is a Film Festival Winner Shalom Ukraine is a film about Ukrainian teenage refugees, from different parts of Ukraine, who find themselves in Germany
Sara Green Founder and Executive Director of Art for Refugees in Transition
Abdul Sattar Edhi / Aga Khan School Garden Abdul Sattar Edhi / Aga Khan School Garden
Elizabeth Graham Elizabeth Graham Graham's court case was specifically against the New York streetcar company known as the “Third Ave. Railroad”. That was the company that owned the streetcar she had been forcefully ejected from. She was able to win the case and revolutionized public transportation in New York City.
2019 MY HERO Global Educator Award Winner Melinda Gates Melinda Gates' women heroes in Africa and India teach her how to uplift the women in their communities through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
John Lewis John Lewis
Pablo Escobar
Holly Carter Holly Carter (BYkids) Holly Carter gives kids and others the tools to tell their stories.
SCARLETT LEWIS - JESSE LEWIS - CHOOSE LOVE MOVEMENT
Judith F. Baca / The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) Judith F. Baca is the Chicana muralist who painted the Great Wall of Los Angeles.
Sonia Smith-Kang: Mixed Up Clothing Photo courtesy of Sonia Smith-Kang Sonia Smith-Kang is the founder of Mixed Up Clothing, a boutique children's clothing line. During the coronavirus, she is using her fabric to make masks for customers and medical workers.
Dr. Joan Wicks: Scholar, Teacher, Parent and Athlete Dr. Joan Wicks is an educator, athlete, and the mother of Amanda and Gabrielle Gorman.
Ariel Tweto: Flying High on Life Ariel Tweto is an Inuit Eskimo TV personality and producer who founded the nonprofit suicide prevention program Popping Bubbles.
Farm2People: Eric Holdener and Anna Hopkins Photo by Catalina Muñoz 2020 Farm2People is a nonprofit that works to deliver produce to food insecure areas of Los Angeles County in the wake of COVID-19.
Ajit (AJ) Rekhy: View From My Window AJ Rekhy created the Facebook page and group "View From My Window" to connect people from all over the world during the coronavirus pandemic through their personal views.
Coronavirus Hero: Street Sweepers Street sweepers in Tehran, Iran, continue to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sandi Bachom Sandi Bachom is a 75-year-old videographer and MY HERO Film Festival winner who lives in New York City.
Dr. Ella Mae Piper Dr. Ella Mae Piper <br>Photo from The Dr. Piper Center for Social Services, Inc.<br> (http://drpiper Dr. Ella Mae Piper helped young people and the elderly in her community of Fort Myers.
The Train Guy The Train Guy - Eric Clemons reflects on how an anonymous hero helped shape his life.
Jon Rose Jon Rose founded Waves for Water, which works on the front-line to provide clean water.
Craig Kielburger Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur and activist for children who co-founded Free The Children, WE Villages, WE Schools, WE Day and ME to WE.
Durga Devi Ghimire Durga Devi Ghimire (Poudel) ( (Annie Merkley)) Durga Devi Ghimire is a courageous woman who stood up against the odds to achieve a higher education and to run her volunteer program, Future Nepal.
Erica Fernandez Erica Fernandez gave a voice to the voiceless and saved her neighborhood.
Abbe Pierre Abbe Pierre devoted his life to helping the poor and homeless in France.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, dedicated her life to raising awareness and creating opportunities for the disabled.
UCLA students dance til dawn, raise millions for pediatric AIDS UCLA tradition for thousands of students, backed by pledges of cash from friends and family, who have powered through the pain and exhaustion in support of finding a cure.
Stephen Lewis Stephen Lewis is a former UN Special Envoy in Africa, established his own AIDS foundation.
Abdul Satter Edhi Abdul Satter Edhi was a Pakistani humanitarian and philanthropist who founded the Edhi Foundation, a social welfare program that crosses religious barriers.
Maura Welch Maura Welch<br>2004 Global Action Awards Maura Welch was recognized by NetAid for her work to spread awareness about child labor.
Bryan Stevenson Bryan Stevenson has been recognized across the globe for the work that he has done to address poverty and racial inequality.
Grace Lee Boggs Grace Lee Boggs is a human rights activist celebrated for advocating for marginalized people for more than 70 years.
Studs Terkel Studs Terkel was an American author, historian, and broadcaster who captured the stories of everyday people.
Mrs. Nirmala and the Eradication of Malaria Project Mrs. Nirmala and the Eradication of Malaria Project are working in India to educate the public.
Barbara Stuart Rabinowitsch Barbara Stuart was one of those unsung heroes who almost always flew under the radar - and that's how she preferred it. But that doesn't mean she was shy and meek. Far from it!
Louis Gossett, Jr. Louis Gossett, Jr. is an Academy Award winner who encourages all races to appreciate each other.
Karen Tse Karen Tse is an attorney dedicated to ensuring basic legal rights for Asian citizens.
Teresa Taylor Teresa Taylor's Global Dance Initiative celebrates two programs, Free 2 Be Me and Danza Down, that teach ballet to those with Down Syndrome.
My Mentor - Bob Swaisgood Zach Kroesen's mentor is Bob Swaisgood, the technical director for Rush-Henrietta’s Spotlight Theatre, a self-funded school club.
Fambul Tok Fambul Tok is a community reconciliation program that means 'Family Talk'.
Ralf Hotchkiss Ralf Hotchkiss (courtesy of Whirlwind Wheelchair International) Ralf Hotchkiss is an engineer, inventor and humanitarian, and the founder of Whirlwind Wheelchair International.
Molly's Film The Story of a Young Filmmaker Molly's Film The Story of a Young Filmmaker is the winner of the 8th Annual MY HERO Film Festival.
Kendall Ciesemier Kendall Ciesemier is an inspiring youth volunteer who founded Kids Caring 4 Kids.
Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy DR. G. VENKATASWAMY (www.aravind.org) Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy cares for the eyes of millions of people in India.
Efren Penaflorida Efren Penaflorida helped create Dynamic Teen Company
Diane Challis Davy Diane provides artistic direction to all aspects of the Pageant of the Masters. Diane Challis Davy directs the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters.
Detective Luis Rosa Detective Luis Rosa volunteers to make the lives of people with disabilities better.
Art Miles Mural Project Art Miles Mural Project uses art to create a more peaceful global community.
Ablaye Ablaye is a talented artist with an ambitious career planned, despite his physical disability.
Jessie Christopherson Jessie with Baby Dori (Sent by Jessie) Jessie Christopherson helps the physically and mentally challenged accomplish things they never thought possible.
Robin Lim Robin Lim devotes her life to improving the birth experience so that all humans are born with an intact capacity to love.
Clara Hale Clara Hale (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?) "I''m not an American hero. I''m a person who loves children."- Clara McBride Hale
Pam Estes CEO Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach Pam Estes is the winner of The MY HERO Project's 2019 Community Hero Award for her work with the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach.
Cameron Sinclair Cameron Sinclair is the founder of Architecture for Humanity, which brings services to communities in need.
Luis Soriano Bohorquez Luis Soriano Bohorquez started the Biblioburro Library in the mountains of Colombia.
Techo and Techo para Aprender Techo and Techo para Aprender are nonprofits in Chile that help empower impoverished communities through leadership, housing and education.
Janet Miller Janet Miller is a teacher who stepped up to prevent bullying of LGBT students.
Police Chief Richard Lamunyon Police Chief Richard Lamunyon founded the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Program.
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Shirley Blair Shirley Blair helps bring education to Tibetan children from Nepal.
Laura Bush <a href=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Mrsbush-20060206.jpg>Laura Bush</a> Laura Bush works to promote early literacy and encourages families to read together.
VR for Good Initiative Oculus has paved the way for new channels of human engagement and interaction through its immersive technology.
Michael DeLeon - CEO and Founder of Steered Straight www.steeredstraight.org Michael DeLeon, a former drug user, dedicates his life to warning young people against starting drugs.
Chance the Rapper Chancelor Bennett AKA Chance the Rapper gives his listeners hope for a better future through his music and social outreach in Chicago.
Bob Hansman Bob Hansman transformed the lives of the kids in City Faces, pushing them to stay away from the drugs and violence of the city, and teaching them how to be positive role models to others.
SIGGRAPH 2017 SIGGRAPH is where science, art and community come together through computer graphics technology to create new ideas for our future.
Liliuokalani Liliuokalani preserved and shared Hawaii's precious traditions for all generations to come.
Budi and Peggy Soehardi Roslin Orphanage Budi and Peggy Soehardi Roslin Orphanage provides a loving home to care for displaced and orphaned children in East Timor.
Dr. Ed Gragert Dr. Ed Gragert works towards peace and global education.
mark! Lopez Lopez won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for North America
Bruce DeWalt His life was impacted in such a horrible way, yet he influences other people’s lives so positively.
George Logan Logan believes that it is never too late to improve yourself or make a difference.
Cupcake Brown Because she has overcome difficult situations and fights for justice for those who need it, Cupcake Brown is a hero and is an inspiration in society.
Hany El-Miniawy The Manshiet Nasser settlement on the outskirts of Cairo. (http://bbsnews.net/bbsn_photos/topics/Mid Hany El-Miniawy is an Egyptian architect who uses architecture to help alleviate poverty.
Queen Noor Their Majesties the late King Hussein I and Queen Noor of Jordan. Queen Noor passionately works for peace, human rights, and wildlife conservation.
Franco Majok Franco Majok (center, in Bruins shirt) fled from war-torn Sudan and found his way to the US. But aft Franco Majok fled Sudan - but returned to build a school
Colin Powell
Slater Jewell-Kemker Slater took part in this International Youth Summit and helped demonstrate the MY HERO website to children all over the world.
Richard Proudfit Richard cares for kids who are starving. (http://www.kidsagainsthunger.org/our_founder.shtml) Richard Proudfit founded Kids Against Hunger to feed starving children around the world.
Barbara Harrell-Bond gives refugees what they say they need most - legal aid The tiny Fahamu Refugee Programme has an ambitious goal: provide lawyers and advocates around the world with the legal resources they need to win a refugee's case.
Suzanne Mubarak Suzanne Mubarak Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, affectionately known as "Mama Suzanne" throughout Egypt, is the First Lady of the Republic of Egypt. Mubarak is a champion for the rights of children and women.
Zainab Rezai Afghan Women in Rezai's Literacy Class (http://www.unmultimedia.org) Zainab Rezai leads her community towards progress.
Zack's Place Zack's Place provides enrichment programs to special needs pre and post graduates.
Volunteers give a 'potential paradise' in Puerto Rico a 'mega cleanup' A volunteer effort collects thousands of pounds of garbage – refrigerators, tires, shopping carts, toys, and countless plastic bottles – from San Juan, Puerto Rico, estuaries.
Visaka Dharmadasa Visaka Dharmadasa works to ease the horrors of war in Sri Lanka.
Vicky Colbert de Arboleda Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship (Fundacion Escuela Nueva Volvamos a la Gente) Vicky Colbert de Arboleda works to provide equal access to all children in Colombia.
Versatile engines power up rural African villages Multifunction platforms (MFPs), engines powered by diesel or local vegetable oil, can do everything from turning on the lights to milling grain and powering tools.
Surya Karki and six other young people from all over the world builds schools back home in Nepal Surya Karki and six other young people from all over the world built Maya Universe Academy in 2011.
Scott Harrison of Unconventional Charity: Water Girls fill plastic basins at a free water tap operated by a charity in a neighborhood of Bissau, Gui Scott Harrison of Unconventional Charity: Water aims to raise $2 billion for clean water.
Tyler Russell Tyler Russell began a community radio station and goes out of his way to find, promote, and interview indie artists that don't get commercial recognition
Tri Mumpuni Iskandar Tri Mumpuni Iskandar (front row, second from r., with villagers in Aceh, Indonesia) developed microh Tri Mumpuni Iskandar wants to bring hydropower to the 90 million Indonesians without electricity.
Tony Marren founder of Operation Just One Can Cans stacked up at a food drive in New York City. Operation Just One Can has a simple theme: Donate Tony Marren founded Operation Just One Can to make it easy for Americans to get involved in solving the problem of hunger in the United States.
Tiny houses for the homeless: an affordable solution catches on Governments and nonprofits are working together on a practical solution to homelessness through the construction of tiny-house villages.
Thulani Madondo Thulani Madondo reaches out to the youth of Kliptown, South Africa.
The VH1 Save the Music Foundation VH1 Save the Music Foundation<br>http://www.vh1savethemusic.com/ The VH1 Save the Music Foundation is a hero to Libby for its dedication to keep music education in the public schools.
Christo and Lanie de Klerk Christo and Lanie de Klerk have founded the Baby Moses sanctuary for abandoned babies in South Africa.
Irish nonprofit GOAL Irish nonprofit GOAL teaches seasonal brickmakers in Kolkata to read and do math, a crucial step toward self-sufficiency.
The Heifer Organization The Heifer Organization works with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth.
Teri Gabrielsen Teri Gabrielsen founded Africa Schools of Kenya.
The Community College Foundation eBus The Community College Foundation eBus brings technology to underserved communities and schools.
Teach Twice shares stories with the world Teach Twice's title echoes its dual purposes: Provide parents with great stories to read to children, and provide financial aid to schools and students in developing countries.
Tatiana Grossman Teenager Tatiana Grossman has won World of Children Youth Award for her work in creating libraries o Tatiana Grossman, high school junior, founded 'Spread the Words' to send books, both paper and digital, to schoolchildren in Africa.
Tara and Dennis Lawrence Tara and Dennis Lawrence founded Hats Off for Cancer.
Sue DiCicco of The Peace Crane Project Sue DiCicco of The Peace Crane Project helps children make and share peace cranes.
'Stove Man' videos aim to light a fire The Paradigm Project (originator of The Stove Project) has created "Stove Man," a web video series that highlights the travels of Greg Spencer and Austin Mann as they begin a quest to bring 5 million stoves to families in developing countries by 2020.
Sri Lestari Sri Lestari travels by motorcycle to bring an empowering message to disabled people
Spencer West Spencer West is a motivational speaker who overcame amputation from a genetic disorder and still inspires others.
Sports to Share and Dina Buchbinder teach teamwork, fair play, and tolerance &quot;Deport-es para Compartir&quot; (Sports to Share) teaches children in Mexico about healthy life Youth sports program in Mexico fights obesity through fun and games.
Special Olympics Tennis: Lyn Nevins and Chrissy Nevins-Herbert Lyn Nevins and Chrissy Nevins-Herbert and many of the other coaches, have spent more than a decade of spring and summer Saturdays sharing their knowledge and love of the sport with each other and the athletes.
Skip Blumberg Skip Blumberg successfully campaigned against City Hall to re-open a section of historic City Hall Park in NYC.
Sindhu Ravishankar Sindhu Ravishankar created the Vivid Vision Project to provide accessible eye care to impoverished communities in India.
Sister Mary Sean Hodges Sister Mary Sean Hodges gives ex-convicts a second chance.
Siavosh Derakhti, a young Muslim, defends Jews and others targeted by hate crimes Siavosh Derakhti, a young Swedish Muslim, has founded a group that educates young people about the evils and dangers of anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia.
Servicespace.org: five reasons to serve others A boy carries his sister along a street after classes in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, in west central Af ServiceSpace has now evolved into a remarkable incubator for dozens of projects, including an online good news portal, "Smile Cards," that spread kindness, and a gift-economy restaurant in Berkeley and rickshaw in India – all touching millions of people.
Share Our Strength Share Our Strength works to end child hunger in America.
Sergei Abramov's goal: an educational blog that doesn't bore his fellow Russian teens Sergei Abramov's created the 16-year-old's site, The Blog of a School Wise Guy, to teach students about math, physics, literature, new scientific breakthroughs, or just curious facts.
Seiji Yoshimura rushes to natural disasters to help Seiji Yoshimura, inspired by the work of an American missionary long ago, helps out at disaster sites across Asia, including in his native Japan.
Scott Zabelski found T-shirts were a perfect fit for hurricane Sandy relief Scott Zabelski created and sold 'Restore the Shore' T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts – and raised more than half a million dollars for hurricane recovery efforts.
Scoliosis Caring Association of R.O.C in Taiwan Members (I'm the third from left) (Source: the website of Scoliosis Caring Association (http://tw.my Scoliosis Caring Association are to enhance awareness by education and advocacy, to provide the source and advice, and call for medical care for people.
Samaritan's Purse helps feed those in need worldwide Samaritan's Purse in Bolivia and other hungry countries around the world works to support families hurt by natural disaster, war, disease, and famine.
Samoa's architects look to the past to boost climate resilience In Samoa and other Pacific island nations, which risk devastation from gale-force winds, flooding, sea surges, and tsunamis, a return to indigenous building styles could be the key to creating disaster-resilient communities of the future.
Sam Bracken's Orange Duffel Bag project helps at-risk former foster kids Sam Bracken, himself a former foster child, started Orange Duffel Bag to offer life coaching and other help to teens dealing with the challenges of homelessness or foster care.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee revived a once-grand but dilapidated museum A stately structure in Mumbai built during British rule has become a modern world-class cultural center.
Sabriye Tenberken trains people who want to change the world Students at Sabriye Tenberken's 'kanthari institute' have come from 30 countries and already overcome personal hardships. Graduates, determined to make a positive difference, have started more than 45 projects in the developing world.
Rosemary Nyirumbe runs a school for young women fleeing slavery Rosemary Nyirumbe of St. Monica Girls' Tailoring Center in Uganda teaches skills that allow women to earn a living for themselves - and often for the children they bore as slave 'wives.'
Renee Farwell of Mawuvio's (God's Children) Outreach Pro aids children in Ghana Renee Farwell, co-founder of Mawuvio's (God's Children) Outreach Programme in Ghana provides educational and developmental services to street children who can't afford the fees to attend government schools.
Peggy Stevens Peggy Stevens brings kids from three religions together.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls Oprah & students cut the ribbon at the school's opening ceremony. (AP Photo/Denis Farell) The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy is no doubt a dream world for these girls.
Saeed Awan <a href=http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~ekwalsh/carpetindustry.html>Child Labor in the Carpet Industry </a Saeed Awan developed a new carpet loom that reduces child labor in Pakistan.
Roxanne J. Coady Roxanne J. Coady has a love of books that has enhanced the community and brought literature into the lives of thousands of families.
Rick Hansen Rick Hansen broke boundaries and records as a disabled athlete.
Ravi Gulati Ravi Gulati has created learning centers for children with special needs in India.
Peter Schumann's puppets speak out on big issues Peter Schumann, as a boy, carried his hand puppets with him when he fled the Russians. Now he's one of the foremost practitioners of experimental puppet theater in the world.
Pete Carroll Pete Carroll is a successful coach who founded A Better LA to help gang members live a better life and plug into their communities.
Paul J. Adams III Students from Providence-St. Mel school Paul J. Adams III is a passionate educator who built a nationally renowned prep school for African American students.
Pam Smith-Rodden Pam Smith-Rodden helped turn a dream into a reality for an author and a community.
Our Hero Barack Obama Photo from Obama Biden Website <br> (http://www.barackobama.com/photos/) Our Hero Barack Obama instills inner city youth with confidence to get involved and make a difference.
OPEN VISION YOUTH PROJECT playing volleyball OPEN VISION YOUTH PROJECT strives to provide technology to students in Uganda.
Olga Murray found a second career educating the children of Nepal Olga Murray took on a new task: educating the children, especially the girls, of Nepal.
Nicole Dewing and Curtis McCormack Nicole Dewing and Curtis McCormack joined the Peace Corps and started a waste recycling project in Joal, Senegal.
Navyn Salem Somalis await aid at a camp in the Howlwadag district of Mogadishu on Aug. 25, 2011. Drought in the Navyn Salem manufactures success by helping to feed the world's hungry.
Nalini Shekar put aside retirement to help India's waste pickers Nalini Shekar has organized lowly waste pickers wandering the streets into a cohesive group of waste-management professionals.
Mrs. Aangur Baba Joshi She is handing a prize to students of our school (from our school file) Mrs. Aangur Baba Joshi believes that a positive attitude is our real wealth
Mory Sanberg Mory Sanberg makes bag lunches for the homeless people in her city.
MIT Open Courseware Project MIT Open Courseware Project makes education accessible worldwide by offering free MIT courseware online.
Micah Clark Micah Clark offers injured vets an outdoor challenge - and new friendships
Matthew Cohen Matthew Cohen shows the power of Solar Ovens Matthew Cohen raised $5000 for the Solar Oven Project for the people of Haiti.
Marisol Lizelle Salvador Marisol Lizelle Salvador lost her brother, but found a life - helping kids in the Philippines.
Mary Lou Naso & Harry Mary Lou Naso & Harry visit hospitals to spread smiles.
Mallika Dutt Mallika Dutt found help in her work to end violence against women. She recruited men.
Malika Sanders Malika Sanders was born into the Civil Rights Movement and continues work today.
MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund) MALDEF logo (drawthelinemidwest.com) MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund) organization that defends the legal or civil rights of Mexican Americans and Latinos.
Major Moogy Sumner Major Moogy Sumner is an aboriginal Ngarrindjeri elder who understands the importance of preserving and passing on his culture.
Lyndon Harris: People Making a Difference Lyndon Harris, a pastor in New York, builds ‘Gardens of Forgiveness’ around the world to help promot Lyndon Harris: People Making a Difference founded The Gardens of Forgiveness Project.
Lula Mae Walker Lula Mae Walker has been a foster parent to 300 kids.
Liz Squibb knows how to help foster children - she was one herself LIz Squibb (far left) helps children who grow up in foster care prepare for life on their own. 'Find Liz Squibb working at the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative helps foster children make the transition to adulthood.
Lisa Fitzpatrick dropped everything and started a New Orleans youth center Lisa Fitzpatrick quit her job, sold her possessions, including her home, and dedicated her resources, energy, and time to New Orleans' most neglected youths.
Lisa Markham Lisa Markham is a passionate and committed volunteer to the Special Olympics.
Linda Rottenberg helps people pursue dreams - and create thousands of jobs Linda Rottenberg , the chief executive of Endeavor Global, a nonprofit group that gives a leg up to budding entrepreneurs.
Libby Weir turned her 'passion' for Africa into a life of service Libby Weir over the past decade has adopted a struggling family in South Africa and built them a new home, established vegetable gardens, created a school library, run school vacation activities, and sponsored educational programs for adults.
Leslie Hawke helps Roma children get an education Leslie Hawke cofounded OvidiuRo, a nonprofit group dedicated to helping severely impoverished children in Romania succeed in school.
Leonard Abess Leonard Abess is known for his generosity to others and commitment to caring for the environment.
Len Stanmore mixes adventure with helping others Len Stanmore is about to set a world record by climbing the highest peaks on seven continents and crossing the four most inhospitable deserts. But when he added a charitable aspect to his quest he made it even more meaningful.
Leila Janah helps people in the developing world find work – near home Leila Janah's Samasource breaks down complicated data-processing projects into small steps that can be done remotely on PCs in countries like Ghana, Uganda, and Haiti.
Lecrae Moore Lecrae Moore (http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/files/lecrae.jpg) Lecrae Moore is a hip hop artist who teaches teens to be responsible.
Kennedy Odede Kennedy Odede grew his childhood dream of creating outreach centers for poor children like him.
K.P. Yohannan <a href=http://www.edwebproject.org/spotlight/archives/india/jaisalmer.dalitkids.jpg>Dalit children< K.P. Yohannan founded Gospel for Asia which has brought aid and hope to the poor for 30 years.
Julie Leven brings classical music to homeless shelters Julie Leven founded Shelter Music Boston, which performs at homeless shelters and other venues aroun Julie Leven, through Shelter Music Boston, brings live music to residents that feeds their souls and makes them feel 'elegant.'
Julio Valdez Julio Valdez is a Tango instructor by night and charity worker by day.
Julie Horrigan Julie Horrigan founded Champ to help those with disabilities.
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