Their life and actions guarantee the safe existence of others. Thanks to their devotion and courage tens, hundreds, thousands of people were spared a terrible fate. Neither wars nor natural disasters nor terrorism can stop them. In Africa, Middle East, Latin America and other ends of the world they invest not only their time, resources and security but also the most valuable – their life – to make the world a better place to live. These people live next to us. They are modern day heroes.

Former businessman Abdullah Shrem works to free Yazidis captured by ISIS forces. He and his aides have rescued 240 of the thousands of girls who are sold or are to be sold as sex slaves. He lives next to us. He is a modern day hero.