Category: Central & South America

Chico Mendes

by J Kile | Mar 4, 2013 | 20th Century, Central & South America, Environmental, Featured, Male, Political | 0

Photo credit: Denise Zmekhol Chico Mendes (Dec.15, 1944 – Dec. 22, 1988) Chico Mendes was a leader...

Elena Durán Miranda

by J Kile | Nov 9, 2011 | 21st Century, Central & South America, Female, Physical, Social | 1 |

One amazing trait of a hero is their willingness to give up their own hopes and dreams of a...

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...

Óscar Romero

by J Kile | Nov 2, 2010 | 20th Century, Central & South America, Male, Political, Social | 0 |

Oscar Romero was a man who lived out his theology and stuck to his principles even in the face of death. No one would have guessed he would transform from a shy, predictable and determined church leader into a bold advocate for the poor, a loud voice for justice and a moral leader for a nation.

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.