2006 Sydney Peace Prize recipient Olara Otunnu has been listed as a Lifesaver Hero by the “My Hero Project”.

The project is a not for profit educational web project that celebrates the best of humanity. Based in California, The My Hero Project hopes to inspire and perpetuate the message of hope and courage through the numerous stories of remarkable individuals written by children and adults alike.

“These stories serve to remind us that we all have the potential to overcome great obstacles and achieve our dreams by following in the footsteps of our heroes.”