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E-card Collection of Visionaries of the 20th Century

The Diversity Initiative partner NGO East European Development Institute and Gudimov Art Centre, funded by the Swiss Confederation Project Ukraine Office have created an animated ‘e-card’ collection, detailing the lives of twelve outstanding individuals who made morality a defining component in their struggle to change the politics of the 20th century.

The purpose of this collection is to celebrate the powerful impact that these individuals still have on our way of thinking and the global society of today. The stand they took, the music they wrote, and the ideals they expressed, have created a world in which cultural diversity has the potential to flourish.

Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997)

For over 45 years Mother Teresa ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned and dying: those the world had forgotten. Her example of selfless love has been an inspiration to millions.

Aung San Suu Kyi (19 June 1945 -)

Aung San Suu Kyi’s non-violent campaign for democracy is a symbol of hope for those opposed to the military rule in Myanmar. Her appeals have been ignored, her human rights violated, but her determination for change has not faded, even after spending 14 years under house arrest.

Chiune Sugihara (1 January 1900 – 31 July 1986)

By defying his government and making the protection of human lives his biggest priority, Consul Chiune Sugihara lost his job and ended his days in obscurity. His choice put an end to his career, but saved 6,000 human lives.

Raoul Wallenberg (August 4 1912 – July 17 1947?)

At great risk to his own life Raoul Wallenberg chose to put the safety of others first and saved 100,000 persons from certain execution.

Paul Rusesabagina (June 15 1954 - )

When Paul Rusesabagina took in 1,268 refugees, disguised as VIP guests, he was no longer the manager of a hotel, but the guardian of people. That day his duty as a human being overrode his duty as a businessman, and the profit can now be measured in human lives.

Janusz Korczak (July 22 1878 – 1942?)

Janusz Korczak’s greatness lies in his understanding that by laying down his life, a powerful message would be sent that would save others. Korczak gave his life to show those in peril that humanity prevails over bombs and guns.

Mahatma Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948)

Mahatma Gandhi’s insistence on mass peaceful resistance eventually led to India’s independence in 1947 and educated the world on how to affect political change through non-violent means. With such a message he inspired similar civil rights movements across the globe.

Martin Luther King (January 15 1929 - April 4 1968)

Martin Luther King envisioned a country free from racial discrimination and had the charisma and strength of character to make others see it too. He headed the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1950s-1960s and through non-violent protest made it an issue that could no longer be ignored.

Carl Lutz (30 March 1895 – 12 February 1975)

Carl Lutz will be remembered as a man who chose humanity over the administrative rules to save the lives of 62,000 individuals.

Nelson Mandela (18 July 1918 - )

By promoting reconciliation rather than revenge, Nelson Mandela changed the course of a country’s history. As President of South Africa he led his country towards understanding, forgiveness, democracy and peaceful co-existence.

John Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980)

A strong critic of the Vietnam War, John Lennon used his musical talent to create an anthem for peace that is still being sung today all over the world.

Vaclav Havel (5 October 1936 - )

Vaclav Havel defied all the odds and proved that the peaceful creation of two countries out of a single state is not only possible, but beneficial for all. A humanitarian of great note, as President he led Czechoslovakia, and later the Czech Republic, to multi-party democracy.

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