A child refugee turned human rights hero, Derreck Kayongo devised a simple solution to a colossal problem. Using an ordinary object to make an extraordinary difference in the world, he has transformed the lives of those most in need.

Derreck Kayongo, Social Entrepreneur — Founder of the Global Soap Project, a child refugee who grew up to be an innovative leader for international, social change, and was named a CNN Hero in 2011.