Nicole Kidman Honors CNN Hero Betty Makoni

Nicole Kidman (in Nina Ricci) presents an award onstage at the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards held at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre on Saturday (November 21) in Hollywood.

The 42-year-old Aussie actress presented the award to CNN Hero Betty Makoni, who is a Zimbabwe native. She founded the Girl Child Network to provide a haven for young victims of sexual abuse. The organization has rescued more than 35,000 girls since 2001. Read her full story at CNN.com.

CNN Heroes airs on Thursday night (November 26) @ 9PM ET/PT.