Region – Asia – moralheroes.org

Dashrath Manjhi

by J Kile | Dec 14, 2015 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Physical, Uncategorized | 0 |

We all have mountains standing in our path, making life more difficult than it should be. But what...

Fan Yew Teng

by J Kile | Feb 5, 2014 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social | 0 |

Fan Yew Teng lived a life that empowered others through knowledge, inspired them through his action, and lead them with boldness and humility when asked. His story is packed with incidents of courage, risk and compassion that were never boasted about. Here are some of his heroic actions and decisions we do know.

Lobsang Tenzin

by J Kile | Aug 7, 2013 | 20th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social | 0 |

Lobsang Tenzin continually risked his health and safety to advocate for the needs of political prisoners in Tibet and for prison reform. The twist, Lobsang Tenzin is one of Tibet’s longest serving political prisoners and spent time on death row. His story begins as typical college student studying at the Tibet University in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital city and quickly changes to a tale of lifelong torture, endurance and heroic courage.

Jovito Salonga

by J Kile | Sep 19, 2012 | 20th Century, 21st Century, Asia, Male, Political | 1 |

Few people highlight the trait of endurance better than Jovito Reyes Salonga. During some of the...

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...

Muhammad Yunus

by J Kile | Dec 13, 2010 | 20th Century, Asia, Economic, Male | 2 |

In the way of “teaching a man to fish,” Muhammad Yunus has spent much of his life tackling the problem of poverty with socially-focused economics. Muhammad Yunus is recognized as a moral hero for stepping out of the academic safety zone into the famine and impoverished world around him. His pioneering vision of microcredit and innovative economic effort on behalf of the poor has improved the conditions of countless villagers and families throughout the region.

Aung San Suu Kyi

by J Kile | Dec 5, 2010 | 21st Century, Asia, Female, Political | 6 |

A symbol of heroic and peaceful resistance in the face of opposition and an example of the power of the powerless. Daw Aung san Suu Kyi has given hope to the Burmese people over the last two decades. Hope that one day there will be an end to the military oppression in their country.

José Rizal

by J Kile | Oct 16, 2010 | 19th Century, Asia, Male, Political, Social | 8 |

Before his life was cut short at the age of 35, José Rizal accomplished more than many do in a lifetime. He was an award winning poet, and brilliant critic of the Spanish historical accounts of the societies in his native pre-colonial Philippines. Full of intelligence and humility, Rizal gained the respect and admiration of prominent men from around the world. Yet, more importantly, Rizal’s love for his nation and his fellow men led him to spark a revolution that uplifted the welfare of so many.

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