The MY HERO Project
MY HERO is an interactive, online archive celebrating the best of humanity, one story at a time.
By The MY HERO Project, Inc.
About The MY HERO Project
MISSION
The Mission of MY HERO is to use media and technology to celebrate the best of humanity and to empower people of all ages to realize their own potential to effect positive change in the world.
MY HERO Sizzle featuring Kayla Briët (w captions) (2016)The MY HERO Project, Inc.
Celebrate Your Heroes
The MY HERO website features hundreds of heroes making a positive impact in our everyday lives. Here are some of our favorite heroes and their inspiring messages.
Wangari Maathai
"Women have an innate sense of service. It is part of who we are. We give rise to new life by nurturing it inside us for nine months. Then we bring it forth and feed it with our own milk, with our own body, and eventually, our own self. My mother was the first strong woman in my life. I know that it was she who instilled in me a true sense of my own power and my responsibility as a woman.."
Esther Wojcicki
"If you believe in them, they believe in themselves. Basically what I do in class is to apply TRICK, which stands for: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration & Kindness, which is what I think belongs in every class. You can't do anything without trust."
Eva Haller
"My greatest joy is to help young people when they're struggling with a good idea, with clearly something that could make a difference. I love to help them."
Mohamed Sidibay
"People spend so much time highlighting our differences, we actually forget how similar we are...people find it easy to separate themselves and just say, 'It's not us, it's them, and I can't relate to their problems.' I speak to give a name and a face behind the stories."
Mohamed Sidibay with Dalai Lama (2016) by Mohamed SidibayThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Mohamed Sidibay with Dalai Lama
Films
The MY HERO Project celebrates the best of humanity with short films by filmmakers of all ages from around the world. Visit myhero.com/Films to discover more.
MY HERO Int. Film Festival: 2013 Winner - Vital Voices: Hawa Abdi (2013) by Vital Voices, Directed by Aaron KisnerThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Dr. Abdi worked with international NGOs and her own resources to feed and house all who came to her with the caveats that first, no one could bring clan fighting into the camp, and second, no man could beat his wife.
MY HERO International Film Festival: Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award SizzleThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
The MY HERO International Film Festival - call for entries to the Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Award.
This award is sponsored by One World One Ocean campaign with a 500.00 prize.
Down the Stream by Chi Mai (2015) by Chi MaiThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
"Not much of a glimmer of hope. No happy ending to follow. Life goes on. The river flows on."
Water Song by Will Parrinello & Mill Valley Film Group (2016) by Will Parrinello & Mill Valley Film GroupThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Máxima Acuña, a subsistence farmer in Peru’s northern highlands, stood up to the giant Colorado based Newmont Mining Corporation over the development of a gold and copper mine on her property.
Philanthropist and filmmaker Abigail Disney reveals why art is essential to social movements. She believes that creative thinking is the most essential element in social movements for change.
Women Transforming Media - Kathy Eldon - Creative Force for Good (2016) by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Kathy Eldon is a true believer in using creativity to fight for progress. Kathy has dedicated her life to fostering artists and activists to honor Dan's creative spirit.
The MY HERO International Film Festival
Filmmakers of all ages are invited to submit short films that honor heroes working to create positive change around the world. Visit myhero.com/FilmFestival to see more.
MY HERO International Film Festival Promo by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
The MY HERO Project celebrates the best of humanity through media and technology.
The MY HERO International Film Festival (2015) by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Pato Banton performing "Love is the Greatest Thing" at MY HERO's 20th Anniversary International Film Festival.
Tiffany Shlain accepting her award at the 2015 MY HERO IFFThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Tiffany Shlain accepting her award at the 2015 MY HERO International Film Festival.
Her films are listed in our MY HERO organizer at www.myhero.com/org-tiffany-shlain-films
Art Gallery
Featuring professional and student works of art that celebrate heroism.
The Wheel of Faith brings together the world's spiritual leaders in one iconic image.
United Farm Worker hero Cesar Chavez is brilliantly portrayed by California artist Marilyn Huerta.
Charles Darwin was a naturalist, geologist and biologist who contributed to the science of evolution.
Public health professionals including nurses are on the front lines serving people everywhere, as illustrated by Douglas Miller.
"When People tell me nothing has changed, I say walk in my shoes and I will show you change."
- John Lewis
Stories
The MY HERO Project's celebrates the best of humanity one story at a time. Students and professional share their MY HERO essays with our global learning community. Visit myhero.com/Stories to learn connect with our global community.
Dan Eldon, Activist Hero by Wendy JewellThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
https://myhero.com/Dan_Eldon
Dan Eldon was a young photojournalist who was killed in Somalia. MY HERO honors his art and legacy.
Robert Shetterly, Artist Hero by David KemkerThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
https://myhero.com/Robert_Shetterly_2010
Robert Shetterly creates portraits of Americans who tell the truth and he conducts educational seminars for students of all ages.
Slater Jewell-Kemker by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
https://myhero.com/Cousteau_Slater_Trip_FF_06
Slater Jewell-Kemker and her hero, Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Mattie J. T. Stepanek by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
https://myhero.com/Stepanek_Stepanek_bk06
Mattie Stepanek was a young poet who inspired people with his courage and creativity.
MY HERO Programs
MY HERO conducts outreach programs in schools, community centers and museums.
Laguna Beach Hero Festival (2016) by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
The director of the MY HERO Project, Jeanne Meyers, teaching about environmental heroes to children from The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach.
Wendy and Alonso by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Media Arts: Media Arts director, Wendy Milette, assists young people editing their hero films.
Learning Circles by The MY HERO ProjectThe MY HERO Project, Inc.
Learning Circles director, Wendy Jewell, connects classrooms around the world with The MY HERO Project.
MY HERO Partners
We collaborate with many other non-profit organizations in promoting heroism and positive media around the globe.
The MY HERO Project, Inc.
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