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Jordana formed Girls Learn International, Inc. to educate girls with limited circumstances.

Harnessing the power of youth around the world

Talia is the founder of RandomKid which empowers children to find solutions to real world problems.

Frank Brady founded Medical Missions for Children to fight against inadequate health care for patients around the world.

Despite suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Darius travels the USA raising awareness to find a cure for DMD.

Dr. Zigler has improved the health, education, social and emotional well being of thousands of children.

Ashlee collects and donates toys across the USA to children affected by disasters, fires, floods or harsh economic conditions.

The Marinos established The Dan Marino Foundation which is dedicated to opening doors towards independence for children.

Danielle founded Kids For Peace, which provides opportunities for children to become service-oriented leaders, peace builders and environmental activists.

Juilliard violin virtuoso, Jourdan Urbach, uses the power of music to heal and comfort children.

Dallas empowers young women by arming them with the skills for personal protection against abuse, violence and harm.

Alina Cho is a journalist who has shown exemplary leadership and advocacy of philanthropic efforts serving children.

Craig is the founder of one of the largest youth empowerment organizations in the world — Free The Children.

Laura and Harry Slatkin provide individualized, scientifically-based educational services to children with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN 1998 HUMANITARIAN AWARD Children’s Defense Fund United States Marian Wright Edelman is the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, an advocacy group for disadvantaged children. Through her efforts, the Children’s Defense Fund has educated the nation about the needs of children (especially the poor), minorities and those with disabilities. Edelman…

DR. MICHAEL D. AMYLON 1998 HUMANITARIAN AWARD Camp Okizu United States Dr. Michael D. Amylon has dedicated his life caring for children with cancer. As a pediatric oncologist/hematologist at Stanford University, his work has gone far beyond “treating” children. Amylon brought to life Camp Okizu, a special place where children with cancer come together and…