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This group has given domestic violence survivors cash with no strings attached for 10 years. It's working

FreeFrom has invested $10 million into direct cash transfers for survivors of gender-based violence since 2016. They say it’s better — and cheaper — than the alternatives.

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84 metric tons of humanitarian aid arrive in Nepal in the wake of deadly floods

This represents just one aid intervention amid countless international organizations mobilizing to help.

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These women's health nonprofits lost federal funding. Olivia Rodrigo's $20M donation 'will outlast any news cycle'

Nonprofit leaders speak to the tangible impact this funding will have on their work — much of which has been threatened by federal funding cuts.

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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival raises $10M for reproductive rights

The donation will be split among 10 nonprofits “dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.”

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Arkansas Medicaid now covers doula care, complying with law meant to improve maternal health

Coverage begins on September 1, 2026, complying with 2025 law aiming to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Smoking rates reach historic low among youth in the United States

The use of nicotine vapes, or e-cigarettes, also fell to in 2025, the lowest it’s been since its peak in 2019.

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Good News This Week: August 22, 2026 - Tigers, Turtles, & Wheelchairs

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Australia is working to catch 5,000 of the world's smallest penguins to vaccinate them against bird flu

Capturing wildlife to vaccinate them is difficult, particularly because the bird flu vaccination requires they be caught twice, for two doses.

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Startup matches college students in need of housing with boomer homeowners who have rooms to spare

Students trade their time to support retired homeowners who need a little extra help. In exchange, they have a cheap place to stay.

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Maine will continue providing gender-affirming care for minors, despite latest federal attempt to block it

Maine will continue providing gender-affirming care despite an announcement from the Trump administration banning Medicaid from covering hormone therapy and procedures for children under 18.

Humans used to kill lions in this African village. Now, they get health benefits in exchange for saving big cats

The nonprofit Lion Landscapes uses trail cameras to incentivize villagers to earn “points” for spotting and saving local wildlife.