Africa

Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim

by J Kile | Jun 16, 2013 | 20th Century, Africa, Female, Political, Social | 1 |

A Pioneer in Women’s Rights For over 60 years Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim placed herself at the...

Top 11 Inspirational Heroes of 2011

by J Kile | Jan 28, 2012 | Top 10 Lists, etc. | 0 |

Here is a collection of 11 inspirational heroes compiled from lists from around the world in 2011....

Nelson Mandela

by J Kile | Jul 17, 2011 | 20th Century, Africa, Male, Political, Social | 18 |

With patience, wisdom and a willingness to sacrifice for others, Nelson Mandela led a movement to...

Ken Saro-Wiwa

by J Kile | Jun 21, 2011 | 20th Century, Africa, Environmental, Male, Social | 0 |

In the mid-1990’s a small minority tribe living in the Niger River Delta stood up for their rights...

Moira Kelly

by J Kile | Mar 14, 2011 | 20th Century, Australia & Oceania, Female, Physical, Social | 20 |

No matter where you travel in the world, she has probably been there serving and helping children...

Harry Belafonte

by J Kile | Mar 8, 2011 | 20th Century, Economic, Male, North America, Social | 1 |

With charm, wit and talent, Harry Belafonte has supported and encouraged civil and humanitarian causes around the world. He continuously fought for racial equality wherever he roamed, from the halls of Broadway to the streets of Birmingham. His life-long commitment to uplifting others and his courageous efforts to bring equality and peace has been an inspiration for many.

Farlis Calle

by J Kile | Feb 7, 2011 | 20th Century, Central & South America, Female, Political | 2 |

Tired of witnessing violence, seeing friends and family members killed and fearing for their own...

Betty Bigombe

by J Kile | Jan 29, 2011 | 21st Century, Africa, Female, Political | 2 |

For nearly two decades, Betty Bigombe walked a lonely and treacherous path through the war-torn...

Top 10 Inspirational People 2010

by J Kile | Dec 27, 2010 | Top 10 Lists, etc. | 5 |

In no particular order, these inspiring people from around the world have caught our attention for their works on behalf of the human community in 2010. Read more about these amazing heroes by following the links to the source material.