Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese opposition leader

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“It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it.”

Vision: A democratic Burma. Action: Spending two decades in detainment can dampen your enthusiasm, but Suu Kyi has emerged as an icon for peaceful resistance in an effort to bring democracy to military-ruled Burma. She must get powerful military leaders on board to revisit the constitution to ensure a democratic future for her country. She is commited to non-violent means to achieve her goals. www.SuuFoundation.org

Evan Chrapko, CEO, Waste to Energy

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“Leave the world a better place than how you found it. That doesn’t mean you can’t do well for yourself along the way.”

Vision: Solving the world’s energy problems through smart energy means, and solving social problems while you’re at it. Action: Ideas are a necessary first ingredient – and the bigger the idea, the better. He’s turning municipal sewage into usable methane gas, generating 40 million litres of ethanol fuel per year. www.GrowingPower.com

Desmond Tutu, Spiritual leader, social rights activist

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“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”

Vision: A society that nurtures tolerance and understanding among all people. Action: The Archbishop Emeritus has identified essential human values as the building blocks for sustainable peace: Love, hope, tolerance and courage. His role as a spiritual leader has transgressed all cultures and religions as he’s made the world aware of our shared humanity. www.Tutu.org

Thomas Ng, Founder, Genashtim

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“Why do we spend money that we do not have to buy things that we do not need to impress people who don’t really care about us?”

Vision: To level the playing field globally for marginalized communities, starting with the disabled. Action: A virtual employment ecosystem with people working from the comfort, safety and convenience of their homes in more than 20 locations across eight countries. The disabled make up 80 percent of staff. www.Genashtim.org

 

Katherine Gerber, Director, Youth Service America

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“Keep standing up for what you believe in. I love people who care about how public policy affects our nation.”

Vision: Youth, service and community coalitions have the power to change the world. Action: When young people have the chance to serve their communities, everyone benefits. YSA has created large-scale mobilization campaigns for young people, made US$1 million available for grants and has an annual award ceremony. www.YSA.org

Gabbrielle Giffords, CoFounder, Americans For Responsible Solutions

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“Dangerous people with guns are a danger to women – for moms, for families, for me and you.”

Vision: A society that prevents gun violence. Action: A string of public shootings over the last few years has spurred Giffords to find solutions that prevent more violence, including background checks. Herself a victim, she fights entrenched interests such as the gun lobby and finds supportive lawmakers willing to take a stand for responsible policies. www.AmericansForResponsibleSolutions.com

Nancy Lublin, CEO, Do Something

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“I am not a charity. I run a charity. These are different things. If we want the best minds solving the biggest problems, it’s time we learned the difference.”

Vision: Being more honest about failure in the nonprofit sector. Action: One of the largest organizations for young people and social change, their 3.4 million members create campaigns that tackle poverty, violence and the environment. Any cause, anytime, anywhere. www.DoSomething.org

Shari Arison, Businesswoman, philanthropist

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“If there’s no planet, there’s no bottom line.”

Vision: To be a catalyst for bringing about positive change to people, society and the planet. Action: The Arison Group operates two channels, business and philanthropy, as complementary platforms for doing good. Arison’s wide circle of businesses and organizations have created a large footprint to inspire change. www.ShariArison.com

David Goswick, CEO, HOUZE

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“Promote the energy sustainability sector as a whole, as this promotes energy security and helps avoid global conflicts over oil.”

Vision: To create the most affordable and cleanest energy house in the world. Action: Created a zero energy house that guarantees no energy bills for 10 years. Goswick has engaged NASA scientists to create new technologies that change the performance of homes – changing them from energy eaters to energy generators. www.TheZeroEnergyHome.com

Bill Strathmann, CEO, Network For Good

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“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community.” – George Bernard Shaw

Vision: Generosity unleashed: How giving and investing together can unleash capital for global challenges. Action: Leads a digital donation platform, having driven more than US$1.25 billion to more than 100,000 charities. He now aims to distribute US$10 billion and unleash generosity on a massive scale. His goal is increasing money for good. His organization is an innovative B-Corp that joins non- profit and private equity. www.NetworkForGood.com

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