Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

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Advertising Legend Julia Plowman On World-Changing Campaigns

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.
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You Can Play Video Games and Heal Children

An initiative called Extra Life is uniting thousands of gamers to play games and heal children through their unique fundraising effort benefitting Children's Miracle Network hospitals across North America.
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Popular 'WeRateDogs' Twitter Raises Millions For Pets

“Within the first year it was pretty clear that the account had some serious influence, and we were trying to figure out a way to give back to the amazing community.”
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Ashton Kutcher, founder of Thorn nonprofit

Ashton Kutcher's Tech-Led Org Is Stopping Child Sex Trafficking

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore knew that technology was playing a role in the problem but wasn’t yet part of the solution. They pioneered a technology-led approach, called Thorn, to end online child sexual abuse by identifying victims.
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A grassroots effort in Montreal, Canada sprung up to spread peace and tolerance, and it's turned into a global movement.Corey Fleischer was working at a graffiti removal company when he happened to notice a swastika spray painted on a cinder block. Initially he drove away, but he later returned and removed it in a matter of seconds.

This Man Started a Movement To Remove Hateful Graffiti

Corey Fleischer was working at a graffiti removal company when he happened to notice a swastika spray-painted on a cinder block. Initially, he drove away, but he later returned and removed it in a matter of seconds. Now he locates and removes hateful graffiti free of charge.
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We The People - Craftivism

Craftivism Offers an Alternative To Traditional Protests as a Powerful Means of Expression

Craftivism is for everyone who wants to make a difference: skilled artists, weary activists, introverts, people with anxiety, all who desire a better world but perhaps don’t know where to start or where and how to best prioritize their energy and time.
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Sofas: The Tool for Peace?

The group is not uncommon in its mission to inspire people with opposing views to sit down together. But they did it in a unique way: First, they found two people who disagreed on hot-button topics such as refugees, abortion, feminism, and homelessness. Then...
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The Behind-the-Scenes Story of @World_Record_Egg

When @world_record_egg dethroned Kylie Jenner as the account holder with the most-liked Instagram post, fans anxiously awaited to find out who was behind the account...
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How to Prevent Crime Without Relying on Police

Poverty is a major source of crime. Bad housing, bad schools, bad infrastructure, including the “poverty of access.” Most criminality is of want—because of lack of income, food, and other necessities. If you end poverty, you end most crime.
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The Story Behind the 'Don't Give Up' Yard Signs Encouraging Neighbors Around the World

One weekend in 2017, Amy Wolff and her family anonymously staked uplifting "Don't Give Up" signs in yards in their small town. They had just learned of suicide rates in their town and wanted to find a way to encourage community members. Quickly, the signs started making a buzz.
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Next Stop, the Sea: Sri Lanka’s Old Buses Are Being Converted Into New Homes for Marine Life

Buses are the most common mode of public transport in Sri Lanka. But after thousands of trips, the buses are decommissioned and sent to junkyards, where they decay and corrode under the elements. Now, however, they're being given a second lease on life.
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15 Best Apps You Can Download to Make a Difference

Here at Good Good Good, we know that sometimes the littlest efforts add up to effect big change. These apps offer simple, quick, and convenient ways to take action in your everyday life.
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