Discover community-led changemakers, recognise everyday leadership and help direct attention and resources where they are needed.
Rehabilitating natural springs and protecting water access for 4,200 people.
€18,450 of €28,000
Reliable solar energy for vaccines, lighting and essential services.
€27,300 of €40,000
Practical training and mentorship for sustainable livelihoods.
€38,500 of €55,000COUNTRY CAMPAIGNS
Explore open and upcoming Local Heroes campaigns. Every shortlisted story follows the same ethical review and transparent selection process.
Country nominations are checked against local-leadership and ethical criteria.
Ten shortlisted heroes share their stories through a responsible media series.
The public votes, shares and follows the work beyond the campaign.
LOCAL 2 GLOBAL HEROES
We amplify local changemakers through ethical storytelling and meaningful participation.
There is one contest per country. Follow the platform to see where the movement goes next.
Use clear criteria and share a responsible account of their work.
Watch shortlisted stories, vote and amplify locally led work.
Ethics, local leadership, accuracy and completeness.
Relevance 20–40, quality 10–20 and impact 20–40. Minimum 60/100.
Ten heroes across categories, identities and geographies.
Ethical storytelling, informed voting and amplification.
| First | 40% | Second | 30% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third | 15% | Administration & verification | 15% |
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Recognise a person, small organisation or locally led group making an extraordinary difference.
Meet at least three:
Provide as much information as possible about the nominee’s work, impact and community involvement.
Submit nomination formQuestions: nominations@l2gheroes.org