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Visionaries

Those inspiring souls who see beyond constraints

Environment
Sacha the ocelot, the first wild animal Eliana Molineros treated and the one who inspired the Sacha Project. He was less than 15 days old and one of the thousands of animal victims of trafficking or illicit commercialization each year

Veterinarian fights to give Ecuadorian wildlife a second chance through the Sacha Project

His survival depended absolutely on my care, and I had an obligation to do it well. I felt and assumed that much responsibility and commitment with Sacha, and that’s carried over to each one of the 2,500 animals that have come into the Sacha Project's care since.
Visionaries
Paula Manzaba stands in front of some of her foundation's handmade products, which include shampoo, skin creams, and cleaning products. Participants make a living by making the products by hand and then selling them

Formerly incarcerated Ecuadorian woman helps others reintegrate into society

I’m proud to help these people, who often have no other options. We all deserve to make a living and support our families, regardless of our pasts.
Conflict
As she fled war-torn Ukraine, Korrine Sky took to social media to dispel fake news, share resources, and amplify the voices of fellow Africans still trapped in Ukraine

Black medical student creates lifelines for others as she flees Ukraine

As we fled, I harnessed my adrenaline and continued to alert the world to my experiences and fundraise to aid other Africans trying to escape Ukraine. I created threads documenting the ordeal and resources to help refugees and fact-check information being shared about the war.
Health
Now the mother of three daughters of her own, Sadia vows to protect as many girls as she can from the pain and trauma of FGM

Once a victim herself, Kenyan Parliament hopeful fights to eradicate female genital mutilation

I silently prayed, waiting in fear for whatever was about to happen. A few minutes later, I felt a sharp pain in my genital area as my flesh was cut off. They gave me no painkillers or anesthesia as they cut; the pain overwhelmed me, and I lost all my strength.
Environment
Agustina Besada collects a water sample from the Atlantic on her cross-ocean journey in 2017

Searching for sustainability at sea: a sailboat adventure inspires a dream to deplastify the world

It was a terrible, sinking feeling to be in such a remote place, several days away from the mainland, and look out from our boat deck and see large plastic objects bobbing around: balloons, buoys, even a punctured ball. We were in the middle of nowhere, yet there was always something floating near us and microplastics in our water samples.
Science & Technology
Francisca, third from left, and her teammates and school officials pose with their medals earned by their winning eco filter design

Chilean students create eco filter for ‘gray water’ treatment

I feel satisfied and so happy to be improving people's lives with our winning idea, contributing my grain of sand. It was a challenge for my teammates and me, but we are proud of the result.
Arts & Culture
Pat Boy makes a point to showcase Maya culture, customs and people in his music videos

Meet Pat Boy, rapper using music to rescue the Mayan language

That what I want to promote among the Mayas. I want them to feel the same as me when I return to my hometown: the happiness, safety and acceptance that comes from arriving at my house, of visiting my mother, of enjoying the food. I want Maya culture to feel like a homecoming to those who have been away. 
Visionaries
Chief Justice Martha Koome was elected to office in May 2021.

From farm to courtroom: meet Kenya’s first female chief justice

All of these achievements have come because of, not in spite of, my rural upbringing. Those tough lessons allow me to be of service—not just to women and children, but to an entire nation.
Conflict
The Ali Abad Orthopedic Centre in Kabul has helped thousands of Afghans obtain the prosthetics they need to live fuller, more productive lives

Fixing limbs for decades amidst Afghan conflict and chaos

To leave when Afghanistan needs more help than ever would have been a real betrayal. If I had also left, who would stay?
Visionaries
Chris Makena is an actor, journalist, and activist in Kenya, challenging norms and creating supports for the LGBTQ+ community

Kenyan journalist, forcibly outed, lives their truth and launches Bold Network Africa

Out on the street, I saw that someone had spray painted “Gay Journalist” in big letters across my car. I felt myself sink down into what would become months of depression.
Visionaries
María Lucia is a fashion icon in Latin America. | José Colmenares

I became an influencer in Ecuador just like I always dreamed

María Lucía Barrueta started out writing a fashion blog, then moved into producing brands, and is now a consultant for Samsung Latin America.
Sex & Gender
Paxton Smith pictured at her graduation ceremony at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas.

Paxton Smith reflects on graduation speech swap, starting college, and new book deal

When I heard that the Heart Beat Bill [banning abortion as early as six weeks in Texas] was signed into law, it was like a brick breaking the wall. I felt a need to make a speech.
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