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Xavier Helgesen and Kreece Fuchs: Promoting literacy through Better World Books
Book enthusiast and actor, Levar Burton, nominates the founders of Better Word Books, a company with a mission to support global literacy. Levar Burton | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Xavier Helgesen and Kreece Fuchs. Co-founders, Better World Books. Goshen, Indiana. Photo: Andy Warzon I was lucky. I Read More...
Emily Schaeffer: Activist attorney
Mabel van Oranje, CEO of the Elders, admires the work of Emily Schaeffer who is a young Israeli lawyer who is trying to preserve the peace in the Palestinian village of Bil'in. Mabel van Oranje | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Sahra Luyt: Started the South African Fisherwoman's Association
Consultant and author Margaret Wheatley nominates Sahra Luyt who transformed the fishing industry on the Western Cape of Africa all while bringing radical change to her impoverished community. Margaret Wheatley | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Uttam Sanjel: Building schools in Nepal
Buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard nominates Uttam Sanjel as an intelligent optimist for his work in building more than nine schools throughout Nepal with full enrollment. Matthieu Ricard | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Uttam Sanjel. Founder, Bamboo School Project. Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: Pradeep Read More...
David Ludwig: Child obesity expert
Food activist and author, Michael Pollan, says David Ludwig is a "pioneering researcher, clinician and writer who is making a difference in the fight against child obesity." Wroth,Carmel | Jan/Feb 2010 issue David Ludwig, Director, Obesity Program, Children's Hospital, Boston. Photo: Jason Read More...
Machteld Huber: Mission to reshape traditional health
Peter Blom, CEO and Chairman of Triodos Bank, believes Machteld Huber exemplifies intelligent optimism with her work in nutrition and organic food. Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Thorkil Sonne: Autism entrepreneur
President of the Party of European Socialists and former prime minister of Denmark, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen nominates Thorkil Sonne for his work in helping those with autism thrive in the workplace. | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Thorkil Sonne. Founder, Specialisterne. Copenhagen, Read More...
Samuel Garang Akau: Refugee scholarship fundraiser
After surviving the civil war and refugee camps in Sudan, Samuel Garang Akau, moved to the U.S. to start a scholarship fund for kids in refugee camps in Kenya. Author Dave Eggers nominates Samuel for his incredible fortitude and intense desire to improve the lives of his countrymen. Dave Eggers | Read More...
Allan Schwarz: Nature conservationist
Summer Rayne Oakes, an eco fashion model, recommends Allan Schwarz as an intelligent optimist working to restore and conserve the forests of Africa and the dignity of the people who live there. Summer Rayne Oakes | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Allan Schwarz. Founder, Mezimbite Forest Center. Beira, Read More...
Terry Tamminen: Mastermind behind new energy laws
Robert F. Kennedy J.R. thinks Terry is playing a key role in guiding the U.S. to the energy independence, sustainability and prosperity promised by the new energy economy. Wroth,Carmel | Jan/Feb 2010 issue Terry Tamminen, Energy Consultant. Santa Monica, California Photo: Terry Tamminen June Read More...