Alex Hill was
recognized at the
2004 Global Action
Awards for helping
to bring medical
supplies to a
Ugandan village.		Andrew E. Lieberman works to preserve indigenous languages and cultures.Andrew Greene Jr.
of Sierra Leone
teaches the world
about peace.		Angela Brooks is an architect who works to create sustainable and affordable housing in Southern California
Anthony Dale Leanna donates 'Heavenly Hats' to cancer patients under treatment.Art Miles Mural Project uses art to
create a more
peaceful global
community. 		Azie Morton valued education and gave back to her community.Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS Shoes to bring shoes to children who don't have them
Brandon Keefe
provides books to
underfunded
libraries in his
hometown.		Bunker Roy has dedicated his life to improving the lives of the rural poor in India.Chelsey Barrios and her peers collected thousands of books to give to Read to Grow, a nonprofit literacy organization.Chi Nguyen was
honored at the
2004 Global
Action Awards
for helping street
children in Vietnam.
Chief Wilma Mankiller was the first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.Child's Play
Touring Theater performs worldwide works written by kids.		Clotilde Dedecker a 2004 Global Action Awards honoree, provides educational opportunities for girls in Afghanistan. Coluche is a French humorist who created an organization to feed the poor
CTxGrEn
Ramani Sankaranarayanan
and Geeta Vaidyanathan show remote villagers how to turn native materials into fuel for water and electricity.		Dana Reeve was the wife of the heroic Superman, Christopher Reeve, but her optimism and resilience made her a hero, too.Dave Congdon is a Special Olympics athlete and an inspiration to many facing barriers and difficult times.Dennis Ryan
Lawrence
and Tara Ann
Lawrence raise
funds to fight
cancer.
Devin VanCleave was the Ambassador for a campaign to collect toys for children's hospitals in the Portland area.Diane Challis Davy directs an annual art pageant in her community.Divine Bradley:
Team Revolution created several programs that encourage kids to become involved in their communities and become leaders.		Dr. Ed Gragert works towards peace and global education.
Dr. Ella Mae Piper helped young people and the elderly in her community of Fort Myers.Dr. Felton Earls treats communities through his workDr. Govindappa Venkataswamy
cares for the eyes
of millions of
people in India.		Dr. Madan Kataria has started a revolution of joy and laughter that is spreading around the world.
Ed Grant is passionate about helping others better their lives.Elizabeth Glaser was a community AIDS activist.Engineers Without Borders are
working to
change the world.		Eric Samuel established Community Food Enterprise to reduce food poverty in East London.
Film Festival 2005
Make a Wish
Tori Degen is a cancer survivor who helps others with MAKE A WISH Foundation		Friends of the Sea Lion rescue, treat, and release these mammals back into the ocean.Global Kids Leaders volunteer
to help their
schools and
communities.		Greg Mortenson persevered to build a school in a remote village in Pakistan.
Heather DeWitt
is a devoted
conservationist.		iEARN connects the globe through technology.INSIDEOUT WRITERS
D'nA eBus Project bring tools of expression to juvenille hall.		J.A. and Geraldine Reynolds Founded 'Bruce's Garden' in NYC which honors Bruce, a victim of 9/11.
Jack Sim has started a worldwide campaign for clean public toilets and better sanitation standards.Jacob Komar and
Computers for Communities refurbishes computers and teachs IT skills to people who can't afford to get them		Jennifer Staple:
Unite for Sight founded Unite for Sight to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness worldwide		Jessie Christopherson helps the physically and mentally challenged accomplish things they never thought possible.
Jože Plečnik was an architect from Slovenia who made his community beautiful.Joe Brown gave his
up his ocean front
home and created
a park for everyone. 		Josee Sutton helps girls learn to read and is a caring role model to those in her girl scout troup.Joseph Marcel Shook Jr. is a compassionate community leader and a hero to his son, Joseph.
Judge Michael Tynan works for Homeless Court.Karen Tse is an attorney dedicated to ensuring basic legal rights for Asian citizens.L'Abbé Pierre devoted his life to helping the poor and homeless in France.Lisa Markham is a passionate and committed volunteer to the Special Olympics.
Ludomática offers technology and
creative learning
to disadvantaged Colombian youth		Magic Johnson is a hero on and off the court,
inspiring others with his basketball
talents and philanthropic work.		Malika Sanders was born into the Civil Rights Movement and continues work today.Marcia Levitas co-founded an art endeavor which raises funds for cancer research and education.
Mary Lou Naso & Harry visit hospitals to spread smiles.Maura Welch
was honored at
the 2004 Global
Action Awards for
spreading awareness
about child labor.		Maxine Waters is a Congresswoman who works fervently for her community.Millard and Linda Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity.
MIT Open Courseware Project makes education accessible worldwide by offering free MIT courseware online.Mory Sanberg
makes bag lunches
for the homeless
people in her city.		Muhammad Yunus started a bank for poor people in Bangladesh. OPEN VISION YOUTH PROJECT strives to provide technology to students in Uganda.
Pam Smith-Rodden helped turn a dream into a reality for an author and a community.Park, Won-Soon advocates a stronger Democracy for South Korea.PovertyFighters.com
provide loans to needy families so they can open small businesses. 		Puppies Behind Bars benefits both inmates and dogs.
Queen Noor passionately works for peace, human rights, and wildlife conservation.Queen Rania of Jordan is a crusader for the rights of women and children. Ralf Hotchkiss is an engineer, inventor and humanitarian, and the founder of Whirlwind Wheelchair International. Ravi Gulati has created learning centers for children with special needs in India.
Richard Avery is a beloved Scoutsmaster who has volunteered at home and overseas.Robin Opperman
empowers the special needs individuals in his community and throughout South Africa		Rose Marie Thomas donated time and effort to combatting childhood catastrophic diseases.Rosemarie L. Poeppelman is a foster mom and an adoptive parent who has changed the lives of many children.
Sabriye Tenberken helps to educate and better the lives of blind people living in Tibet.Saeed Awan
Center for the Improvement
of Working Conditions & Environment developed a new carpet loom that reduces child labor in Pakistan.		Samuel Mockbee is an architect and teacher who builds homes for the poor.Sister Margaret Scheetz, OSU founded Beatitude House, a safe place for homeless women and children.
Soedati Warsito Rasman is a
motivated activist
for Indonesia's
needy.		Special Olympics Tennis:
Love Regardless of the Score 		Studs Terkel
The author who captured the stories of everyday people celebrates his 95th birthday.		Suzanne Mubarak works to ensure education for the children of Egypt and the world.
Thais Corral:
CEMINA
(Communication, Education,
and Information on Gender) gives women a voice in their communities through access to communication technology.		The Community College Foundation eBus brings technology to underserved communities and schools.The Daffodil Project , through the generosity of B&K; Bulbs in the Netherlands, brought hope to NYC after 9/11.Vicky Colbert de Arboleda is a leader in the movement to transform education in Colombia to provide equal access to all children.
  
Vikas Khanna is a chef, restaurant owner, and humanitarian who uses food to bring together a global community.William Kamkwamba
designed and built a windmill, at the age of 14, for his family in Malawi, Africa.