Best Humanitarian

Marie Colvin was a fearless war correspondent for The Sunday Times, known for her dedication to reporting from the most dangerous conflict zones in the world. She famously wore an eyepatch after losin...

Cyrus the Great, also known as Cyrus II of Persia, was a renowned ancient Iranian ruler and one of the most influential figures in history. He founded the Achaemenid Empire, which at its height stretc...

Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955. At a time when polio was a global epidemic causing widespread fear and paralysis, Salk's vaccine provided a path to eradication. Notabl...

James Nachtwey is arguably the most important war photographer of the modern era. His work is a harrowing, unflinching look at the realities of conflict, famine, and human suffering. Nachtweys images...

KoboToolbox is a powerful, open-source data collection platform widely used by humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and researchers. Built on the ODK (Open Data Kit) framework, it is designed to work in...

Directed by Rory Kennedy, this film chronicles the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War and the desperate efforts to evacuate Americans and South Vietnamese allies from Saigon. It is a gripping, high...

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a heartwarming family drama about a man who helps a Pakistani girl return to her home country. The films message of compassion and understanding transcended cultural boundaries. I...

Shigeru Ban is renowned for his innovative use of paper and cardboard in architectural design, particularly in disaster relief efforts. His temporary shelters and community centers demonstrate a commi...

Greg Mortenson's 'Three Cups of Tea' recounts his efforts to build schools in remote villages in Pakistan and Afghanistan. While the book's veracity has been questioned, it sparked a global conversati...

Clara Barton, while primarily known for founding the American Red Cross, also engaged in early forms of wartime reporting during the American Civil War. She documented the experiences of soldiers and...

Martha Gellhorn was one of the greatest war correspondents of the 20th century, reporting from almost every major global conflict from the Spanish Civil War to the US invasion of Panama. She was known...