People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A fundraiser for Fandom Forward and Mermaids UK: Protect the Waters, Protect the Mermaids

‘The Little Mermaid’ Fan Activists Aim to Protect the Ocean & Trans Youth

A group of "The Little Mermaid" fans is taking action to protect the planet and transgender youth.

The Awesome Socks Club is Helping Build a Hospital 🧦

These weird YouTuber brothers are taking on 'Big Sock' — for charity.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a Blue Ribbon Mean?

Blue ribbons signify more than just a first-place prize — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

DFTBA! The Little Guide to Being Awesome. Written and inspired by Nerdfighteria. Illustrated by Alys.

This Picture Book About Hank & John Green Raises Funds for Charity

A John and Hank Green fan is fundraising for a maternal health center by selling a children's book.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a Grey Ribbon Mean?

Grey awareness ribbons signify more than just BPD awareness — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a Black Ribbon Mean?

Black awareness ribbons signify more than just mourning and remembrance — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a White Ribbon Mean?

White awareness ribbons signify more than just peace and bone cancer awareness — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a Yellow Ribbon Mean?

Yellow awareness ribbons signify more than just U.S. military support and suicide prevention — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does an Orange Ribbon Mean?

Orange awareness ribbons signify more than just gun violence prevention — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a Red Ribbon Mean?

Red awareness ribbons signify more than just HIV/AIDS — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Fans Rally To Buy 'Crash Course Coin' To Fund Educational Videos

John and Hank Green fund their wildly popular and impactful Crash Course videos through an annual fundraiser of collector’s coins.

Three white women wear nurses uniforms and dance together.

Burnout to Brilliance: Nurse’s Immersive Workshops Address Trauma in Healthcare Systems

A dance-loving nurse created an immersive grief and trauma workshop series to help other nurses process stress and burnout through movement.