Anderson Cooper explains how to vote for the 2026 CNN Hero of the Year.

CNN has announced the five finalists for its 2026 Hero of the Year award, recognizing individuals whose nonprofit organizations address food insecurity, homelessness, wildlife conservation, animal ...

The Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026 are changing lives and making the world a better place.

Ugandan veterinarian Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has been named among the Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026, earning international ...

Watch this year’s Top 5 CNN Heroes share their excitement. Vote now at CNN.com/Heroes to help decide who will be named the ...