‘Not all heroes wear capes’ and this is especially true for the everyday heroes who selflessly and consistently go the extra mile to improve the daily lives of others or help those who are in need.
HOPE, an
impact organization that invests 100% of its profits for the building of public
school classrooms and environmental interventions, recently paid tribute to
everyday heroes by recognizing three Filipino heroes through the recent virtual
HOPE Hero Awarding Ceremony.
“Our Hero
Awards was inspired by the many stories we have heard over the years at
HOPE. Whether it is a farmer who has so little and yet decides to donate
part of his parcel of land so that a school may be constructed for the village
children, or a teacher that walks 4 hours each way to accompany her students
who live in a remote area to school - we are constantly blown away by the
selfless actions that guarantee - HOPE for others.,” said Nanette Medved Po,
HOPE founder and chairwoman.
Leading the roster of inspiring awardees is Cynthia Caridad
Abdon-Tellez, who won Hope Hero of the Year, the top award of the
recognition program, for establishing the Mission For Migrant Workers in (MFMW)
in 1981. The organization provides essential services to approximately 30,000
domestic workers in Hong Kong, many of whom are women from underdeveloped
countries. Her work extends to addressing issues of underpayment, overwork,
debt, discrimination, and even physical and sexual abuse.
“The recognition means a lot to my organization. It is giving light to
the plight of migrant workers, which is not a bed of roses,” exclaimed
Abdon-Tellez.
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| HOPE Hero of the year winner Cynthia Caridad Abdon-Tellez |
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