Heroes Celebrated in the 20th MY HERO Film Festival
Read about some of the heroes depicted by filmmakers who have entered their work into the 2024 MY HERO Film Festival
Murrawah Maroochy Johnson
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this story about Murrawah Maroochy Johnson, one of the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners.
Nonhle Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this story about Nonhle Mbuthuma and Sinegugu Zukulu, winners of the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize.
Harambee Arts: Healing Through Creativity
By: Abigail Richardson
Harambee Arts uses the power of creative expression to help women and children recover from the devastating effects of trauma.
Tostan's Community Empowerment Program
By: Abigail Richardson
Charlayne Hunter-Gault: Activist and Journalist
By: Abigail Richardson
Charlayne Hunter-Gault is a pioneering journalist and civil rights activist whose life and career have been marked by breaking barriers and championing equality.
The Sloth Conservation Foundation
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about The Sloth Conservation Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of sloths.
Simone Biles: The Most Decorated Gymnast in History
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this story about Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history
Okla Hina Ikhish Holo and WECAN: Protecting Indigenous Lands and the Climate
By: Abigail Richardson
Tige Charity, 2024 Special HERO Award
By: Abigail Richardson
Rich German
By: Abigail Richardson
Rich German is a prominent advocate for ocean conservation, an accomplished author, and an inspirational speaker.
Tomas Diagne: The Director of the African Chelonian Institute
By: Abigail Richardson
Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries
By: Abigail Richardson
Homeboy Industries is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.
Illumination Foundation: Disrupting the Cycle of Homelessness
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about the Illumination Foundation, an innovative non-profit organisation seeking to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini: Digital Activist
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Dr. Joy Buolamwini, the computer scientist fighting against algorithmic bias.
Mariama Diamanka: Promoting Peace Through Art
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Mariama Diamanka, one of Dakar's leading urban artists promoting peace, hope, and social progress.
Demita Vega de Lille: Olympic Windsurfer
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Demita Vega de Lille, an Olympic windsurfer and hero featured in one of the finalist films at the MY HERO Film Festival 2024.
Colleen Cooley
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Colleen Cooley, a San Juan River guide featured in one of the winning films at the 20th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival.
Organizer created on 10/14/2024 12:45:21 PM by Abigail Richardson
Last edited 11/30/2024 3:43:13 PM by Naomi Gledhill
