Chris Madondo was named one of the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012 . He grew up in Alexandra , a South African town outside Johannesburg . Now he 's reached out to hundreds of students there , providing free academic support . Who will be the CNN Hero of the Year ? Madondo 's nonprofit , the Kliptown Youth Program , provides free academic support , meals and after-school activities to more than 400 children living in the slum . Cast your vote now !
Chris Madondo was named one of the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012 . He grew up in Alexandra , a South African town outside Johannesburg . Now he 's reached out to hundreds of students there , providing free academic support . Who will be the CNN Hero of the Year ? Cast your vote now !