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Explore the themes of ‘My Brother’s Keeper,’ focusing on moral responsibilities, familial bonds, community support, and personal duty in different contexts.
The President Awards the Medal of Honor to Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter
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The saying
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
comes from the Bible, specifically from the story of
Cain and Abel in the book of Genesis.
British Cave Rescue Team: Divers Risk Their Lives Rescuing Trapped Thai Boys | Pride of Britain 2018
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When young members of a Thai football team were trapped deep underground in flooded caves, hope for their survival was fading.
The Wild Boars had gone exploring after practice when heavy rain caused flooding, forcing them deeper into the 10km complex of tunnels.
With no way to escape or communicate, search teams struggled to navigate the rising waters. Expert British cave divers, John Volanthen, Jason Mallinson, Rick Stanton, Chris Jewell, Josh Bratchley and Connor Roe, joined the search.
Amid fears the boys were dead, two divers made an astonishing discovery – the team was perched on a ledge in an air pocket. For three days, the divers ferried supplies to the boys while devising a rescue plan.
On July 8, the British team began the painstaking process of bringing the boys out, one by one, through flooded tunnels. As they were reunited with their families, the divers’ modesty shone as brightly as their courage.
Discover the heroic efforts behind the incredible rescue of twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped in a Thai cave. Watch the British Cave Rescue Team’s life-risking mission to bring them to safety, as featured in the ‘Pride of Britain 2018’ video. For the full story, visit our page on ‘The Incredible Thai Cave Rescue.’
In the story, Cain becomes angry and jealous of his brother Abel, and he kills him. Afterward, God confronts Cain and asks him where Abel is. Cain responds with the question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
This question has become a well-known rhetorical device that is often used to explore issues of personal responsibility, obligation, and accountability. It is often used to challenge people to take responsibility for the welfare of others, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
The saying suggests that we have a moral obligation to care for and protect our fellow human beings, and that we cannot simply ignore or abandon them.
It implies that we are all responsible for each other, and that we should act accordingly.
De uitdrukking “Ben ik mijn broeders hoeder?” komt uit de Bijbel, specifiek uit het verhaal van Kaïn en Abel in het boek Genesis.
In het verhaal wordt Kaïn boos en jaloers op zijn broer Abel, en hij doodt hem. Daarna confronteert God Kaïn en vraagt waar Abel is. Kaïn antwoordt met de vraag: “Ben ik mijn broeders hoeder?”
Deze vraag is een bekende retorische wending geworden die vaak wordt gebruikt om kwesties van persoonlijke verantwoordelijkheid, verplichting en aansprakelijkheid te verkennen. Ze wordt vaak ingezet om mensen uit te dagen verantwoordelijkheid te nemen voor het welzijn van anderen, vooral van degenen die kwetsbaar of benadeeld zijn.
De uitdrukking suggereert dat we een morele plicht hebben om voor onze medemensen te zorgen en hen te beschermen, en dat we hen niet eenvoudigweg kunnen negeren of in de steek laten.
Het impliceert dat we allemaal verantwoordelijk zijn voor elkaar en dat we daarnaar moeten handelen.
Boy Cries for Rescue Dog & Changes Her Life Forever!🐶❤️ | HAPP
Witness the heartwarming moment a child’s tears changed a rescue dog’s life forever! When Sebastian saw Nala, a skinny and tired stray, he begged his mom to keep her. This video captures their emotional journey, from the initial rescue to Nala’s incredible transformation into a happy and loved family member.
Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi: 2km Daily Run for his Sick Best Friend | Pride of Britain 2021
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Hughie, 11, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and began three and a half years of treatment at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Wanting to thank his medical team, he signed up for the hospital charity’s fundraising walk. Unfortunately, he was too ill to participate, so his best friend Freddie, 10, stepped up. He created his own challenge, running 2km daily for 50 days leading up to Christmas.
Freddie finished the final 2km on Christmas morning, and Hughie joined him for the last stretch, crossing the finish line hand-in-hand. Their friendship and fundraising efforts have raised over £220,000, inspiring their Lancashire community.
Freddie’s mum expressed pride in his extraordinary support for Hughie during treatment.
1 Do Something For Nothing | Think Out Loud With Jay Shetty
2 Obama on masculinity: ‘You don’t need eight women around you twerking’
Gepubliceerd op 21 feb. 2019
3 Town Hall with President Barack Obama and Steph Curry
Gepubliceerd op 19 feb. 2019
President Obama joins a town hall with Steph Curry and young men of color take the opportunity to ask questions about his upbringing, his advice and what he sees as necessary for young people to thrive in America. MBK Rising! is a national convening of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance in Oakland, California, that brings together hundreds of young men of color and leaders working to break down barriers that too often leave boys and young men of color at a disadvantage. Learn more at Obama.org/MBKA
4 Author Dave Eggers in conversation with President Barack Obama
Gepubliceerd op 20 nov. 2018
5 Town Hall with Students in Mumbai
Gepubliceerd op 9 nov. 2010
6 President Obama on Death of Osama bin Laden
Gepubliceerd op 1 mei 2011
Max Johnson: How a Young Boy’s Story Could Save 700 Lives Each Year | Pride of Britain 2018
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Max was eight when diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a severe heart condition. Doctors implanted a pump to keep him alive but warned his parents he needed a transplant to survive.
Max was placed on the urgent transplant list. Max was on the list from January until August 2017. During this time, he campaigned for an opt-out organ donation system.
By August, Max was critically ill, with his heart visibly enlarged. Finally, they received news of a donor heart from nine-year-old Keira Ball, who had tragically passed away in an accident.
Max’s transplant was a success, and he continued to advocate for organ donation, leading to Prime Minister Theresa May declaring that Max’s Law will be on the statute books by 2020.
A young boy’s story that changed lives.
Max Johnson’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—after receiving a life-saving heart transplant, his story helped spark a movement that could save 700 lives every year. Watch this touching ‘Pride of Britain 2018’ video and see how one boy’s courage made a difference.
Icolyn Smith: Setting Up a Community Soup Kitchen for Those in Need | Pride of Britain 2018
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Icolyn was walking home when she saw a homeless man searching through bins for food, which deeply moved her.
This moment inspired her to create the Oxford Community Soup Kitchen nearly 30 years ago. Since then, it has served 45,000 nourishing meals to those in need, with Icolyn at the helm.
The soup kitchen started small but grew rapidly, and in 2013 it became the Icolyn Smith Foundation. Known as Ma Smith, Icolyn still runs the kitchen, open twice a week.
Emma Picton Jones: Founded a Charity After Losing Husband to Suicide | Pride of Britain 2018
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Emma realised there was a gap in mental health services in rural areas after the death of her farmer husband Dan in 2016. Dan, 34, took his own life after battling depression and anxiety for years.
Emma, from Pembrokeshire, who has two young children, set up The DPJ Foundation – named after Dan’s initials. The group encourages people in farming communities to open up about mental health, and runs mental health first aid courses.
The foundation raised £50,000, and set up a counselling service and phone line for struggling farmers. And, perhaps most importantly, it has opened up the conversation about mental health.
Agricultural occupations have one of the highest suicide rates, with one farmer a week dying of suicide.
Emma was inspired by a line in the letter left for her by Dan.
She said: “There was a part of the letter which really stuck with me. It said, ‘You weren’t able to help me but you could help others’.”
Emma began collecting donations around the time of Dan’s funeral and raised £8,000, but couldn’t find an appropriate charity to donate it to.
She set up a helpline and counselling referral service, where professionals go to farms and speak to those who are struggling.
Bailey Matthews: An Young Boy’s Journey of Courage and Determination | Pride of Britain 2015
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Bailey Matthews was born nine weeks premature, and was first diagnosed with cerebral palsy – a neurological condition that affects movement and speech – at the age of 18 months.
Despite this nothing stands in Bailey’s way. Bailey completed a 100m swim, 4km bike ride, and 1.3km run at the Castle Howard Triathlon in July. A viral video Captured an inspirational moment as little Bailey entered the home straight, he pushed aside his walking frame and took his first stuttering steps towards the finishing line.
Despite falling twice, eight-year-old Bailey joyfully scampered to the line into the arms of his proud dad, Jonathan. Bailey refuses to let his condition hold him back and is an amazing example to children – and adults.
Joshua Williamson: A Young Hero Who Saved His Dad’s Life | Pride of Britain 2015
13 feb 2025 #prideofbritain #cpr #prideofbritainawards
The 11-year-old showed remarkable calmness in a terrifying situation, reminiscent of an experienced medic.
“It was terrifying, I didn’t know if he was alive,” says Joshua, recalling his first-aid training from Sea Cadets. He performed CPR and called 999, despite being scared. In a heart-wrenching recording, he tells the operator his dad “looks dead” and pleads for his life.
Joshua’s quick actions kept his dad alive until paramedics arrived. Now 12, he believes all children should learn CPR, emphasising its life-saving potential. His dad, Tommy, 56, suffered from myocarditis, leading to his heart stopping, but has since received an internal defibrillator for safety.
Joe Rowlands: Saved his Dad’s Life after Terrifying Kayak Accident | Pride of Britain 2018
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13-year-old Joe and his dad Paul, 51, were kayaking off Anglesey when their kayak capsized.
After struggling for 30 minutes in icy water, Paul developed hypothermia and began to lose consciousness. Joe urged him to stay awake, and they managed to swim to some rocks. Joe risked his life, diving back in to drag his unconscious father ashore.
He performed CPR, using skills he learned from YouTube. With the tide rising, Joe dragged Paul 100m and then carried him 200m up a rocky incline, keeping his dad awake by asking questions about their family until help arrived.
