Tag: Refugees

Giorgio Perlasca

by J Kile | Mar 29, 2013 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical | 2 |

Who would expect an escaped political prisoner would pose as a Spanish diplomat during WWII to save the lives of people in a country not his own? With the option to sneak away and pursue his personal safety, Giorgio Perlasca chose to remain in order to give hope and heroic aid to over five thousand Jews.

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Refik Veseli

by J Kile | May 8, 2012 | 20th Century, Europe, Male, Physical | 0 |

Out of one of Europe’s smaller nations came a young hero inspired by his community, his country,...

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Chiune Sugihara

by J Kile | Apr 9, 2012 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Physical | 2 |

A man of great moral character, Chiune Sugihara was moved by compassion after witnessing the dire...

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Andrew Benson Greene, Jr.

by J Kile | Sep 6, 2011 | 21st Century, Africa, Male, Physical, Social | 0 |

The young Andrew Benson Greene, Jr. is a powerful model of peace in his home country of Sierra...

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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...

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Who are Moral Heroes?

MoralHeroes is an archive of inspirational men, women, and youth throughout history that have sacrificed for the betterment of others socially, physically, politically, economically, or environmentally.

They are highlighted here to remind, encourage and inspire those of us who follow.

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