People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

3 Pictures Of Female Activists Who Changed The World For the Better: Simone Biles, Rosa Parks & Nadie Murad

13 Women Activists Who Changed the World for the Better

From modern Nobel Peace Prize winners to historic civil rights leaders, these famous women have pioneered a brighter future for generations to come.
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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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A white woman with blonde hair reaches over a sink to scrub it.

Cleaning for a Reason: Nonprofit Provides Free Cleaning Services for Cancer Patients

Cleaning for a Reason provides free house cleanings to cancer patients across the U.S. and Canada.
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Two rabbis stand for a photo with the Imam of the mosque where the funeral was held

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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Quote Graphic: World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion. — The Dalai Lama

34 Powerful Quotes About World Peace

Over time, inspiring peacemakers have imparted their wisdom through speeches, literature, and actions — urging humanity to choose the path of understanding and compassion over conflict.
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Quote Graphic: Pick up the battle and make it a better world. Just where you are. — Maya Angelou

168 Short Inspirational Quotes To Motivate You

Today, we’re sharing our curated collection of short quotes to fill you with hope and positivity...
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A photo collage of an aerial view of a solar farm, a crowd of people at Philadelphia's National Coming Out Parade, two people sewing, a PFAS destruction unit named 'Eleanor', and a medical professional holding their phone

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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Glenn Close sits on a chair on stage at TED Women, with a red TED sign visible on the left, Pat Mitchell sitting on the right, and a projection of a closeup of Glenn Close above

Glenn Close Speaks About Mental Health Advocacy from TED Stage

It was nearly 15 years ago that Close began her foray into advocacy when she created a public service announcement with her sister, Jessie, who lives with bipolar disorder. 
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Christine Schuler Deschryver speaking at a podium on the TED stage against a blue and purple lit background

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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A teal-colored pumpkin on a front porch, surrounded by autumn leaves

How To Take Part in the Teal Pumpkin Project This Halloween

4 million U.S. children have food allergies, which can make trick-or-treating on Halloween difficult. The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages households across the country to offer non-food treats so that even kids with food allergies can have fun on Halloween.
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Participants at a Reclypt Mending Club meet-up sew and repair clothes at a long table.

Reclypt's Mending Club is Combatting Fast Fashion One Stitch At a Time

NYC’s Reclypt’s Mending Club leads classes and pop-up events to teach community members how to repair and reuse clothing to prevent environmental waste.
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A photo collage of a group of Gen Z teenagers, a female crash-test dummy, a set of pills, a Black woman attending to another woman, and a view of the ocean and a cliffside

Good News This Week: October 7, 2023 - Vaccines, Havens, & Gen Z

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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