Recent Good News

Until now, Mukuru residents have had no option but to buy polluted water from informal vendors charging exorbitant prices

John Feal, a prominent September 11th survivor advocate shares about his efforts to ensure healthcare and support for victims and first responders after the attacks

As with many national social movements, young people have been on the frontlines of the menstrual equity push. In 2020, students across the country raised money, lobbied, held school assemblies, and launched social media campaigns to make period products free in their schools

The group centers on the power of creativity and storytelling to help participants enhance and transform their psychological wellbeing and build resilience, leadership skills, and community engagement.

Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Clements has worked with displaced populations for the past three decades, and prior to joining UNHCR in 2015, she served in various roles at the U.S. State Department, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.

The Denver study proves that highly vulnerable people living on the street will accept housing and, with help, stay housed for the long term. That’s good news at a time when homelessness is rising nationally.

Lawmakers in at least eight states are using COVID aid to fund behavioral health services.

Nail art is a niche fashion trend that has become increasingly popular and more mainstream in recent years. However, the Black women responsible have historically seen little to no credit.

Next year, we are being promised the world’s first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup. Pulling this off will be no mean feat – from construction to travel and accommodation, Qatar 2022 is expected to produce up to 3.6 million tons of CO2.

Under the wing of The Nike Foundation, Julia Plowman built a brand for this complex approach of supporting girls to combat intergenerational poverty — with the goal of fueling momentum and sparking action. They called it The Girl Effect.