Who is the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year?
Efren Geronimo Peñaflorida Jr.
| Efren Peñaflorida | |
|---|---|
| Born | Efren Geronimo Peñaflorida Jr. March 5, 1981 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Known for | 2009 CNN Hero of the Year |
How much do CNN Heroes get?
Ten recipients are honored and each receive US$10,000. The top recipient is chosen as the CNN Hero of the Year and receives an additional US$100,000 to continue their work.
Who is kariton Klasrum?
The DTC, a group founded by 2009 CNN Hero Efren Peñaflorida, started its “Kariton Klasrum (pushcart classroom)” in 2007, bringing education to poor communities in Cavite City. The group aims to keep children off the streets by encouraging them to return to school.
Who won CNN Hero 2010?
Anuradha Koirala
KATHMANDU: CNN Hero 2010 award winner and social worker Anuradha Koirala has entered Nepali Congress on Sunday.
Why is Anuradha called CNN Hero?
In 2010 she was declared as CNN Hero. It was the result of her struggle and compassion to fight the social evil of human trafficking. Her victory as CNN hero is a pride and honor to the nation itself.
What does Anuradha Koirala do?
Anuradha Koirala is the founder and director of the non-profit organization, Maiti Nepal, which advocates against human trafficking and protecting women in Nepal. Maiti Nepal currently operates a rehabilitation home in Kathmandu, as well as homes in the Indo-Nepal border towns.
Who started kariton classroom?
Hero Efren Peñaflorida
The DTC, a group founded by 2009 CNN Hero Efren Peñaflorida, started its “Kariton Klasrum (pushcart classroom)” in 2007, bringing education to poor communities in Cavite City. The group aims to keep children off the streets by encouraging them to return to school.
What is the advocacy of Efren Peñaflorida?
Peñaflorida vowed to help out-of-school-youth battle poverty by providing free education through his group, the Dynamic Teen Company. The 35-year-old Peñaflorida aimed to encourage the urban poor youth to prioritize education over prevalent gang recruitment.