People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A teen girl hands a piece of paper to a driver in a vehicle at a school pickup line

Texas teen leads 'Know Your Rights' crusade for immigrant families in her school district

Shortly into the second Trump presidency and ramping up of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, the eighth grader wanted to make a difference.

US Paralympic Nordic skier Sydney Peterson holds one ski pole in competition

US Paralympic skier doubles as a lab researcher, working to treat neurological conditions like hers

Sydney Peterson’s condition can’t be cured, but she’s researching to help others who have neurological conditions — when she’s not winning medals.

Gisèle Pelicot, an older White woman with red hair, sits on stage for an interview in front of a blue background.

Feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot gives first televised interview since nation-defining trial, talks about her 'healing process'

Last July, Gisèle Pelicot was awarded France's highest civilian honor for her fearlessness during unimaginable circumstances.

Zara Larsson wears a yellow raincoat and rides an e-bike with a group of students in Portland, Oregon

Hours before her Portland concert, Zara Larsson led a 'bike bus' of students on a ride to school

The “Lush Life” singer also signed autographs and did dances with fans.

Eva Erickson, a young White woman with brown hair wearing a teal top, stands by a beach for a Survivor photoshoot

'Survivor' star Eva Erickson speaks out against autism misinformation: 'I'm proud to represent this community'

After competing on season 48 of “Survivor,” Erickson has continued speaking out against harmful autism narratives.

Jane Goodall stands in a forest, touching leaves on a tree, covered in dappled light

April 3 is officially declared 'Jane Goodall Day,' a new holiday promoting climate action

The Jane Goodall Institute has announced how it plans to honor the late conservationist on her birthday this year.

Kerwin Pittman, a black man in a suit with a blue collared shirt underneath, stands in front of the barbed-wire fence of a correctional facility, smiling

Former inmate buys prison to create housing and job training for other ex-convicts: 'From prison to purpose'

Kerwin Pittman is making history by turning an abandoned North Carolina correctional facility into a transitional housing development for other formerly incarcerated community members.

Paralympic snowboarder Mike Schultz weaves between fences on the course

A Paralympic snowboarder made his own prosthetic leg. Now, 25 of his competitors will wear his designs in Italy

Mike Schultz first made his own prosthetic leg in 2010. Now, his company BioDapt provides equipment to other elite para athletes.

In the left image, Ms. Rachel holds hands over her mouth in shcok as she watches footage of young children in Congo talking about war. On the right, she holds a toddler in her arms in a classroom setting.

Ms. Rachel once again uses her platform to defend children during wartime

Ms. Rachel has been unceasing in her protection of children, beyond borders and beyond conflict.

Simple calendar illustration for March's awareness months

March: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of March’s awareness days, national months, and more...

An aerial view of a forest, a sea of green trees

Bolivia's Indigenous communities have helped protect nearly 1 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest

Bolivia has created four new protected areas covering 907,244 hectares (2.2 million acres) of Amazon lowlands and Andean highlands.

Mark Ruffalo at a Comic Con event sitting at a table in front of a mic

Mark Ruffalo prioritizes activism over Hollywood norms: 'I can't pretend anymore'

Mark Ruffalo was one of Good Good Good’s 2025 Helpers of the year for his relentless activism.