Economic Good News

Stories about money and economics being used for good — and good being done for money and economies

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How Some Churches Are Working To Alleviate Period Poverty

Menstruation supplies are expensive — and stigmatized. So many people just go without. These churches are trying to make a difference.
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The 'Humble Egg' Offers Nutrition To Millions Around the World

The goal of Hatching Hope is to improve the livelihood and nutrition of 100 million people by 2030.
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Workers in Uganda build a new school which will offer banking and financial support

This School Is Giving Ugandans Access To Business Skills, Banking, and Indigenous Education

The school will offer financial literacy education and banking access to services for families and community members.
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2021 Was the Year Cargo Shipping Pivoted Green

Political, economic, and technological stars are aligning to make a stubbornly carbon-intensive industry sustainable.
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This Czech City Is Modeling How Communities Can Support Migrant Populations

The city of Brno’s growing migrant population had been mostly served by NGOs. It wasn’t enough. So the city brought the work in-house.
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Google's Top Searches of 2021 Pointed Us To Good News (In the Midst of Bad News)

2021’s most-searched included themes of reflection, healing, and pulling together. Plus support for the LGBTQ+ community and mental health.
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Best Refugee & Immigration Good News Stories from 2021

We still have so much work to do to ensure refugees have a safe, clear, and simple way to find not only a safe place to call home and have their basic needs met — but a place to thrive, too. It's also true that we made a lot of progress.
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How Brands Are Avoiding 'Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad' Moments — And Actually Doing Good

We've all seen the cringey misfired ads from brands trying to seem relevant. But some brands are cutting through the noise — and they're doing so by listening to cultural leaders.
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4 Ways the World Is Changing for the Better

In all areas of life — ranging from healthcare to innovation to arts and culture to education — we’re seeing significant changes for the better.
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This Nonprofit Is Protecting People From Housing Rights Violations Across Lebanon

What could bring Syrian refugees, Sudanese migrants and marginalised Lebanese around the same table in Beirut? The threat of eviction – and the housing rights project trying to prevent it.
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Good News: Brewery Is Capturing Carbon by Putting Emissions Back Into Beers

A Rhode Island brewery is capturing carbon and putting it right back into their beer — as an environmentally-friendly alternative to purchasing C02. This technology is now becoming a growing trend.
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Best Good News From 2021

The 162 Best Good News Stories From 2021

The ultimate list of the best good news stories from the year 2021.
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