People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Nick Hardman with toys for kids with disabilities

This single dad creates one-of-a-kind 3D-printed toys for kids with disabilities

Explore the heartwarming story of one TikToker who brings smiles to kids worldwide with his 3D-printed teddies designed to represent and support their unique medical conditions.
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Two older women look at their written notes while a teacher smiles at them

One Rural County is Launching a National Digital Navigators Corps

When the pandemic hit, a digital equity center in Down East Maine helped older residents learn how to use the internet to stay connected and informed. Now a national grant program will give them the chance to train more residents.
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Illustration of Keith Lee with food

Meet Keith Lee, the TikTok Food Reviewer Turning Struggling Eateries into Success Stories

Keith Lee has used his TikTok platform to uplift small food businesses in Las Vegas and beyond.
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Daniel Radcliffe poses with LGBTQ+ youth in promo image for Sharing Space by The Trevor Project

"Listen To Trans Youth," Daniel Radcliffe Urges In New Series

Defying J.K. Rowling’s stance, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe uplifts LGBTQ+ youth in The Trevor Project’s powerful “Sharing Space” series.
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Screenshot of fish doorbell website, with lots of writing in Dutch

You Can Volunteer At A 'Fish Doorbell' To Protect Fish

Discover the “fish doorbell,” a 24/7 livestream allowing volunteers worldwide to help protect migrating fish in Dutch waterways by guiding them past dams and predators, fostering global cooperation in conserving vital aquatic ecosystems.
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Ann Patchett standing with her dog in Parnassus Books

Nashville Bookstore Offers Solace To Community After Shooting

Nashville’s Parnassus Books offers a comforting space for community healing after a devastating school shooting, exemplifying the power of unity and support in times of grief.
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People protesting on the street with one of them holding a sign that says "we can do better"

50 Celebrity Activists With a History of Protesting Injustice

Despite calls for actors, athletes, musicians, and other celebrities to eschew activism to focus on entertainment, there is a long-standing precedent for famous people to leverage their platforms to enact change.
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Illustration of water waves for World Water Day

Celebrating World Water Day Good News Stories: One Drop at a Time

Quench your thirst for good news with inspiring World Water Day stories, and join the fight for clean water and sanitation for all!
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One fan in a concert makes a heart shape with their raised hands

The Huge Fandoms of Stars Like Harry Styles Are Underestimated — But These Highly Creative Communities Can Teach Young People Useful Skills

Fandoms can be spaces where young people develop important transferable creative skills. These skills have positive flow-on effects into other areas of fans’ lives, including their careers.
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Collage of 8 photos of Ellie Middleton

My Autism & ADHD diagnoses were the best thing to ever happen to me — but I still had to unlearn one thing

Discover how one writer found her true identity and learned to love herself after receiving her autism & ADHD diagnoses as an adult.
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A photo collage of Daniela Arroyo González, Jason Christiansen next to a trailer, a woman and girl dancing, a hydrogen-powered commuter airplane, and the Rainbow Flag

Women, Airplanes, & Sleep Trailers - Good News This Week: March 11th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A collection of the best documentaries about climate change

15 Best Climate Change Documentaries To Stream

Documentaries are a powerful tool for bringing important environmental issues to the forefront of our minds, inspiring us to engage with the topic and inspiring us to take practical and immediate action. 
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