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Mumbai Police Department: Contribution to their community
Instead of nominating an individual, Indian pop star Kailash Kher, salutes the work of the Mumbai police department for their courage and contributions to keeping peace in a rapidly moving community. P. Kailash Kher | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
Amin Hashwani: Pakistani businessman with a mission for peace
Religious scholar and author, Karen Armstrong, nominates businessman Amin Haswani as an Intelligent Optimist for his work in building the Peace Action Network, a group of like-minded CEOs who use their business acumen to promote social change. Karen Armstrong | Jan/Feb 2010 Read More...
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...