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How To Stay Informed About Global Crises Without Doom-Scrolling

With humanitarian crises all around the globe, it's hard to stay informed without drowning in information. Here are a few tips.
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10 Ways To Empower Women and Girls

A comprehensive list of ways you can empower women and young girls in your life, whether it is at home, at work, and in your community.
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These Are the Best Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 3, 2023

How many of these 21 positive headlines did you catch? Dive into your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Good News This Week: October 28, 2023 - Phones, Soaps, & Shelters

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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7 Ways Aid Workers Are Vital To Humanitarian Relief

Humanitarian aid workers are often the first to step in during times of global crisis. Here's how they help by responding to disasters, conflicts, and wars.
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Good News This Week: October 21, 2023 - Sanctuaries, Recycling, & Climate Education

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Sudan Good News: 24,000 Pounds of Life-Saving Aid Deployed To 100,000 Civilians

In the midst of violent civil conflict in Sudan, global humanitarian organizations and their partners have secured a delivery of of vital aid supplies.
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In an Act of Solidarity, Chicago-Area Rabbis Attend Funeral of Boy Killed in Anti-Muslim Hate Crime

“The murder of a six year old because of his faith and identity is not complicated. It is a heinous crime. And that’s why we went today.”
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Study by MacArthur Fellow Grounds Abortion Debate in Data-Driven Science, Not Politics

Diana Greene Foster and her team of researchers followed 1,000 American women over the course of five years.
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Good News This Week: October 14, 2023 - Healthcare, Football, & Circular Fashion

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Woman at Heart of 'City Of Joy' Documentary Turns Pain Into Power

Through her organization, City of Joy, Christine Schuler Deschryver has helped survivors of sexual violence in Congo rebuild a sense of community.
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Seed Keeping & Culinary Mentorships Could Restore Native Food Traditions That Have Been Under Attack for Centuries

The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance is actively revitalizing food systems, promoting food sovereignty, and teaching cultural practices to secure a sustainable future for Native communities.
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