CNN Heroes: Everyday people changing the world - CNN

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Celebrating 15 years of inspiring stories of everyday people changing the world

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The 15th Annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute

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CNN Heroes 15th Anniversary

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CNN Heroes helping the Afghan people through turmoil

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A CNN Hero who helped Amanda Gorman find her voice is working to do the same for thousands of others

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Beyond the celebration: How these CNN Heroes of the Year are finding new ways to help

Young Wonders

Josh Groban introduces Young Wonder Chelsea Phaire

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Jon Batiste introduces Young Wonder Jordan Mittler

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CNN Heroes Tribute: Ryan Hreljac

Tribute Show moments

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CNN Heroes Tribute: Capitol Police officers

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CNN Heroes Tribute: Maggie Nichols

Top 10 CNN Heroes

Jenifer Colpas

Delivering water, power & sanitation to Colombians who need it most

Lynda Doughty

When Maine's seals are in trouble, she gets the call

David Flink

Helping younger generations realize 'their brains are beautiful'

Dr. Patricia Gordon

Bringing life-saving cervical cancer care to remote areas of the world

Hector Guadalupe

His training program keeps former offenders from returning to prison

Michele Neff Hernandez

Building a community of support that has reached millions of widowed people

Zannah Mustapha

His school prioritizes peace for children displaced in the Boko Haram conflict

Shirley Raines

Offering Skid Row's homeless food and hope, while bringing 'Beauty 2 the Streetz'

Dr. Ala Stanford

Fighting to save lives through Covid-19 vaccination and testing

Made Janur Yasa

His offer of rice inspired people in Bali to collect tons of plastic for recycling

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Other 2021 CNN Heroes

Food stamp benefits don't cover hygiene supplies, so this dad is handing them out by the millions

When the pandemic brought her business to a halt, this chef tackled food insecurity with farm-to-table meals

Home is where the heart is: This CNN Hero is housing transplant patients near their hospitals

This Boston Marathon bombing survivor is on a mission to give fellow amputees the prosthetic legs insurance won't cover

Paralyzed by a shooting, he now helps others with disabilities take control of their lives