These are some of the people that believe in pushing the bars of possibility........ just that little bit higher, making it easier for us all:
SOUTH-AFRICANS:
Being South-African, is being an inspiration
| Vhuhuwavho Nevhungoni ~aka WOO
Woo is 12
and HIV positive. "She is not afraid or ashamed to tell people about it,”
says her mother Sue-Anne Cook, who adopted the then two-year-old after her mother &grandmother died. Woo now goes around to schools spreading the message that
being HIV positive is not a death sentence. She is in charge of her own
medication; does a lot of cooking, loves sewing and is filled with life .Woo
gives anti-retro-viral workshops to children in schools and
hospitals around Limpopo explaining the importance of taking their medication.
She was even flown to Scotland to speak about the crippling effect of the virus
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| Is an entrepeneur, a digital marketing coach, a bootstrapper, founder of WordStart and owner of the most infectious laugh |
 | Jolandie Rust - Solo Female Cyclist and Musician Is to become the first woman to circumnavigate the entire African continent on a bicycle, solo. "Connecting through music" |
| Arthie & Brian V Moore - Celebrating Humanity Arthie and Brian are International Speakers, writers, linguists, consultants, facilitators and Catalysts of Positive Change. Their roles are to be the sparks that ignite the catalysts to bring about massive and positive change. Brian is most popularly known for his role as Peacemaker of the Dusi Canoe Marathon, for which he received a Community Builder award from Archbishop Desmond Tutu Personally, they are my favourite storytellers ;-) |
| Ray D Chaplin - Shova360 Human Power Circumnavigator Will undertake the first human-powered circumnavigation of the world, intersecting the poles, departing 2011
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| Stacey Rozen - 'Heartist', Storyweaver, Founder-Story Scarves Story Scarves a social and global goodwill movement for girls in Africa using the transformative powers of the expressive arts and storytelling to teach tolerance, embrace diversity and discourage xenophobic attitudes. They transform apathy into arts-in-action. |
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Sibusiso Vilane - Adventurer, Speaker, Expeditioner The first black African to reach the summit of Everest, motivating Africans to do it for ourselves
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Genevieve Young - Life coach - A Centred Life Genevieve is a life coach specialising in teens and young adults. She is passionate about helping young people discover the extraordinary in themselves and their lives. She also teaches Sri Sri Yoga for the Art of Living Foundation |
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George Scola - Stroke Survivor A stroke survivor and co-founder of the Stroke Survivors Foundation in South-Africa, completed a 6 month walk (Aug 2010- Feb 2011)across South-Africa, from Beit Bridge to Cape Town to create awareness and raise funds |
| Yusuf Omar - Adventurer, Traveller, BRILLIANT writer Adventurous and brave, Omar has recently returned from a hitchhiking trip from Durban to Damascus, uniting Africans with his relationship-spanning bridges |
| Angela Jayne Larkan - Humanitarian and Founder of Thanda.org Angela is an inspirational young South-African whose passion to finding local solutions for the global AIDS crises has led to Thanda Zulu Jewelry and Thanda.org. |
| Siyabulela Xuza - Thought Leader, Scientist He developed safer – and cheaper – rocket fuel, but 18-year-old Siyabulela Xuza has set his sights even higher. "I want to use science to come up with solutions to the problems society faces", he says |
| Karina Andersen - Author, Life Coach Amongst her many talents, Karina is the author of The Responsible Individual and Founder of The Smiling One Foundation |
| Andrew Wheeldon - MD of BEN ~ Bicycling Empowerment Network SA The main mission of BEN is to address poverty & mobility through the promotion of the bicycle in all its forms. BEN imports used bicycles from Europe, & distributes them to low income areas; training recipients of the bikes in safety and maintenance |
| Barbara Nussbaum - Coach, Writer She is the co-author of 'Personal Growth African Style', and through this and her coaching she aims to see ubuntu rekindled in South-Africa and the world. She is also a member of the Ubuntu Advisory Panel, which is part of the National Heritage Council in South-Africa |
| Craig Sieben - Walk4Wheels Adventurer, Entrepreneur. Hockey Coach, Educator In Sept 2011, Craig will embark on a journey powered by Goodwill, passing through 15 countries (SA to Egypt) on a mission to improve the lives of 222 children and their needs as differently-abled people. Click here to see how you can help |
| Catherine Robar - Humanitarian & Community Builder She is the founder of the Themba Development Project - a Canadian registered humanitarian-aid and development organization which works to assist chronically poor people in South Africa |
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Philen Naidu - Non-profit Founder, Teacher, Traveller He is the founder of 'My Life My Africa Children's Foundation' . He is the man that walked 'into' the heart of Africa for 5 years and writing his first book about the spirit of this continent. Watch this space ;-) |
| Chaeli Mycroft - Co-founder of The Chaeli Campaign The Chaeli Campaign was founded by 5 girls between the ages of 6 and 12 as they raised more money than they needed for Chaeli's motorised wheelchair. You see, Chaeli is 'DIFFERENTLY ABLED' |
GLOBALLY:
With social media, we are re-creating Pangaea, virtually. Our universe is becoming small as it intrinsically expands, wrapping around itself.......and us.
| Mark Boyle - The Moneyless Man Living without money not only eliminates bills and reduces his carbon footprint, but Mark has also never felt more productive, healthy and happy |
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An environmentalist who not only roamed the planet for 22 years, but also did this in silence for 17 of those years, making a statement much larger than any words ever could |
 | Mildred Lisette Norman - Peace Pilgrim The late Peace Pilgrim (July 18 1908 - July 7 1981) was an American pacifist, vegetarian and peace activist who made a vow to remain a wanderer until mankind has learned the way of peace. She did this for 28 years, until her death in 1981 |
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Michelle Hamman - Owner of MotherTongues Seeking a community where peace and justice reigns, where cultures are celebrated, & where people, relationships and the earth are nurtured, MotherTongues print such meaningful words on fabulous people-friendly and earth-friendly products. All t-shirts, bags and aprons are 100% organic cotton, made with fair labour. |
| Tithiya Sharma - Adventurer at 100 Heroes Project In June 2010, Indian girl, Tithiya started her quest for inspiration: travelling to 6 continents to meet a 100 amazing people who are changing the future of their countries, one small step at a time. A hundred champions of a world worth saving |
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The What Took You So Long Foundation Founders, Sebastian Lindstrom, Evan Fowler & Alicia Sully and their team is dedicated to filming grassroots NGO's, untold stories & unsung heroes in some of the more remote corners of the globe. They screen their work and host workshops & lectures all over the world in order to bring these messages to as many influential movers as possible |
| Peter Gostelow - Adventurer- The Big Africa Cycle Peter has cycled 50 000 km from Japan to England. Currently he is cycling from England to South Africa and raising money for the Against Malaria Foundation |
In this photo: Jolandie Rust; Ray D Chaplin; Sonja Kruse; Mongezi Mtati; Telana Simpson; Adin van Ryneveld
There are many wonderful beings inspiring us all. If you are one, or know of one, please let us know
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