International Day of Education takes place each January 24 in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Featured Hero
From Child Soldier to Human Rights Activist - Mohamed Sidibay
By: Pace Porter-Zasada
Mohamed Sidibay's Journey
Stories
Yasmine Sherif: Winner of the 2020 Global Educator Award
By: Shannon Luders-Manuel
Yasmine Sherif, who leads Education Cannot Wait, is the winner of MY HERO's 2020 Global Educator Award.
2019 MY HERO Global Educator Award Winner Melinda Gates
By: Betty Bailey
Melinda Gates' women heroes in Africa and India teach her how to uplift the women in their communities through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Viola Vaughn
By: Kaylie T
Viola Vaughn founded "10,000 Girls" in Senegal, Africa, an organization that empowers girls to maintain an education through peer-to-peer support.
Sal Khan
By: Wendy Jewell
Sal Khan is the Founder and CEO of KHAN ACADEMY and the Global Educator Award Winner of the 2017 MY HERO International Film Festival.
Listen & Read Along
Raden Adjeng Kartini
By: Ines from Jakarta
Raden Adjeng Kartini championed education and civil rights for women in Indonesia.
Paul Cummins
By: Kristin Herbert for MY HERO
Paul Cummins
has devoted his career to finding ways to provide all children equitable access to a quality education.
Art
Malala
By: Marilyn Huerta
Malala the young activist who champions girls' education worldwide is painted by Marilyn Huerta
The Power of Education (MSidibay)
By: Liza Donnelly
Cartoon by NY Times Illustrator Liza Donnelly of Mohamed Sidibay speaking about the power of education at the Global Education and Skills Forum in 2018 in Dubai
Education is the Most Powerful Weapon
By: Elizabeth Laul Healey
Organizer created on 3/18/2021 3:12:01 PM by Shannon Luders-Manuel
Last edited 3/18/2021 3:34:02 PM by Shannon Luders-Manuel
