3 Modern World Heroes

*** Thanks to Kitty St James, Sharon Anne  and Cathie Sato for research assistance. I got this post idea from Michelle Shaeffer. ***

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    What do Kailash Satyarthi,  Malala Yousafzai, and Clay Aiken have in common,  besides being in the news?

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Their efforts to improving the lives of children (and others)                          

   
  
• Kailash Satyarthi is from India and has been a teacher and champion for child labor rights. He and Malala Yousafazi have recently won a Nobel Peace Prize.    
•  Malala Yousafazi is a young lady from Pakistan who has fought for the rights of women and girls.      
•    Clay Aiken was studying to become a special education teacher when he auditioned for American Idol in 2003. He has used his celebrity to benefit various causes, many related to children in need with UNICEF and the National Inclusion Project(which he co-founded). Now, he has put his career in entertainment on hold to run for office.                    
  •    One difference that the first two people have from Clay is that their endeavors have lead to injuries and death threats . Another is that Clay has not received a Nobel Peace Prize.

           So, what do you think? Are these your favorite heroes of today? Please comment below,  or on Twitter , Facebook or Google Plus.

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