#ItTakesCourage to speak light into shadows. Meet Daniel Felipe Ramos Moreno. Daniel is from Quidbó, Chicó, a town that has struggled with cycles of violence. He’s helping young people thrive. As a result, safety improved, changing locals’ lives. Follow for stories of courage!

Congratulations to Steve Gleason, winner of ESPN's Arthur Ashe Award for Courage! At the ESPYS, Steve Gleason - "Live Impossible" spoke about the importance of being courageous in the face of fear. Watch his speech: youtube.com/watch?v=YJrffx…

“It all begins with one’s right to know and tell the truth.” We were honored to have Evgenia Kara-Murza present the Global Courage Award for Truth to Ana Corina Sosa, the daughter of @mariacorinamachado. View her full speech by visiting: youtube.com/watch?v=wi23Lg…

#ItTakesCourage to reunite families. We applaud Greece's decision to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. Oxi Day Foundation presented the 2023 OXI Courage Award to Save Ukraine for rescuing abducted children. Read more: oxidayfoundation.org/rescuers-of-ab…

#ItTakesCourage to illuminate opportunities for others. Elpida Kokkota does just that. A decade ago, Elpida founded Mexoxo, an organization that has empowered over 142,000 women across 145 countries. Follow our page for more stories of courage!

As we courage bravery around the world, we want to know what makes someone to be courageous to you. Tell us your opinions on courage below! We will share our favorite responses.💙

"Mr. Maduro will be defeated, and he must accept the Venezuelan people’s will." - María Corina Machado, winner of the Global Courage Award for Truth, in the The New York Times. Read about Venezuela's election this Sunday: nytimes.com/2024/07/24/wor… Read Machado's Op-Ed: nytimes.com/2024/07/26/opi…

#ItTakesCourage to defy societal expectations. Meet Krikati Erotas, who did just that. Istorima told the story of how Krikati escaped an arranged marriage to be with the man she loved, despite strict family expectations. Follow our page for more stories of courage.

We celebrate courage because helps us make the world better for each other. That's exactly what Daniel Felipe Ramos Moreno has done. By mentoring young people, Daniel works to break cycles of violence and crime in Quibdó, Chocó. Read his story: ittakescourage.world/stories/daniel…

It Takes Courage is overjoyed to learn Vladimir Kara-Murza is expected to be released from prison, as part of a prisoner exchange between U.S. and Russia. Kara-Murza was the 2018 @oxidayfoundation Courage Award winner. We admire his and Evgenia Kara-Murza's bravery through this injustice.

Our global movement for courage starts here. We are #ItTakesCourage.📷 We believe the power of courage can change the world. That's why we celebrate acts of bravery, big and small, across the globe — to inspire others to live courageously. Join us: ittakescourage.world

PSA: The Oxi Day Foundation Courage Awards are just two months away — on October 30 in Washington, DC!🎉 This is the first year #ItTakesCourage will be part of the awards, described as Washington’s most inspirational event each year. Follow us for updates on the awards!

#ItTakesCourage to fight hunger and poverty. Meet Lilian Nakigozi, who is improving food access in Uganda. Lilian founded Women Smiles Uganda to uplift families living in extreme poverty. We honor Lilian’s bravery in helping her community. Read more: ittakescourage.world/stories/lilian…

PSA: The Oxi Day Foundation Courage Awards are just two months away — on October 30 in Washington, DC!🎉 This is the first year #ItTakesCourage will be part of the awards, described as Washington’s most inspirational event each year. Swipe to learn more, and follow us for updates!

#ItTakesCourage to illuminate opportunities for women and girls. Elpida Kokkota embodies this courage through her work with @Mexoxo, empowering over 142,000 women across 145 countries. Read her story: ittakescourage.world/stories/elpida…

“The need for courage has never been greater.” As Annette Planells said at the #GlobalCourageAwards, everyday acts of courage can change the world. At #ItTakesCourage, we believe in the transformative power of courage. Join our movement: ittakescourage.world

“My life began when I met Damianos.” #ItTakesCourage to love through adversity. We admire Maro’s courage in fighting for her love, no matter what obstacles she faced. Thank you, Istorima, for sharing Maro’s story.

Showing bravery in your life can change the world — but what is an everyday act of courage? At #ItTakesCourage, we celebrate the small yet powerful moments of bravery that shape the world. We want to know how you define an everyday act of courage. Comment your thoughts below!

#ItTakesCourage to embrace differences. Christian Hadjipateras uses his experiences to inspire. Born with severe craniofacial abnormalities, his journey to self-acceptance led him to be an ambassador at Smile Train. Read more: ittakescourage.world/stories/kim-ca…

#ItTakesCourage to challenge ageism and patriarchy. Namatai Kwekweza embodies this courage. At 18, Namatai Kwekweza🇿🇼 founded WELEAD Trust to empower young women in Zimbabwe. Her work propelled her to the forefront of youth activism in Zimbabwe. Follow us for more stories of courage!