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Anisa Ibrahim

This Somali Refugee Is Now the Director of the Clinic She Visited As A Child

Ibrahim always wanted to be a doctor, but her time as a patient in the clinic solidified those dreams. 
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This Startup Is Ensuring Free Meals For Food-Insecure Families Are Just a Text Away

A tech startup has developed a way to bridge the nutrition gap for families, at least in the short term.
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World Hunger Quote: If you cannot feed a hundred people, then feed just on. — Mother Teresa

The 31 Best Quotes About Hunger & Feeding the Poor

These inspiring quotes remind us of the importance of acknowledging the problem of hunger and working together to fight this global justice issue.
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Leah Thomas, illustrated in front of serene nature

Meet Green Girl, Environmental Leader: Leah Thomas

Rest, Hope, and Privilege: An intimate conversation with the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist
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Paul Farmer

The World Is Celebrating the Life of Dr. Paul Farmer

World-renowned infectious disease expert, humanitarian, and equitable global health advocate Dr. Paul Farmer just passed away. Let's look at his legacy.
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“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” — Paul Farmer

23 Best Paul Farmer Quotes On Justice, Doing Good, Health

In light of the tragic loss of Dr. Paul Farmer, we’re looking back on his most prolific quotes from his years as a humanitarian and a leader in global health.
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Mental Health

Advances and Breakthroughs In Mental Health Worth Celebrating

Just a century ago, treatments such as lobotomies and electroconvulsive therapy were not uncommon, but now we have access to more comfortable and safe treatment options.
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Screenshot of Troye Sivan in Three Months

Pop Star Troye Sivan Is Fighting HIV Stigma In His First Big Film Role

Australian pop singer Troye Sivan hopes his starring role in ‘Three Months’ will help combat fear ignorance around HIV/AIDS
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Frontline Heroes

Good News: 9 Frontline Heroes Worth Celebrating

Meet the frontline heroes making a difference during COVID, natural disasters, mental health crises, and more
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Two people talk in front of their tiny homes

How the Tiny-Home Movement Is Providing More Than Just a Roof To People Experiencing Homelessness

Cities and nonprofits across the country are building communities of tiny homes to safely house people amid covid and cold winters. Proponents say tiny homes give people dignity and privacy, but some advocates for homeless people say they don't go far enough.
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A man wears a mask in a library

Librarians Are Playing a New Frontline Role In Combating COVID

Public libraries nationwide are handing out test kits and masks in a growing effort by counties and cities to better protect their residents from the virus.
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A doctor in scrubs stands on a basketball court

To Boost Black Men in Medicine, Advocates Are Turning To Sports

High-performing athletes possess many of the skills and attributes that physicians need, supporters of the strategy say.
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