People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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Defending the Amazon: How Indigenous Culture Protects Colombia's Rainforest

Indigenous communities are widely considered the best guardians of vanishing rainforests. From using farm plots later regrown as forest to looking at nature as having its own rights, here’s why that’s the case
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Paul Farmer

The World Is Celebrating the Life of Dr. Paul Farmer

World-renowned infectious disease expert, humanitarian, and equitable global health advocate Dr. Paul Farmer just passed away. Let's look at his legacy.
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“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” — Paul Farmer

23 Best Paul Farmer Quotes On Justice, Doing Good, Health

In light of the tragic loss of Dr. Paul Farmer, we’re looking back on his most prolific quotes from his years as a humanitarian and a leader in global health.
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Pop Star Troye Sivan Is Fighting HIV Stigma In His First Big Film Role

Australian pop singer Troye Sivan hopes his starring role in ‘Three Months’ will help combat fear ignorance around HIV/AIDS
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A group of students in an African startup

These African Software Developers Are Using AI To Fight Inequality

A growing number of African developers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle their continent's challenges
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Unaccompanied migrant teens have unique and profound needs. One New Orleans teacher created a special school to help them.

While English learners often require years of support to thrive in school, unaccompanied minors have special challenges.
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Good News Websites

12 Best Good News Websites To Leave You More Hopeful

The absolute best (popular and lesser-known) websites to find positive news.
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Frontline Heroes

Good News: 9 Frontline Heroes Worth Celebrating

Meet the frontline heroes making a difference during COVID, natural disasters, mental health crises, and more
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A poster stands among a crowded gun safety March for Our Lives protest, reading "We won't be quiet. #NeverAgain."

4 Years Later: How the Hope Created By the Parkland Shooting Activists Lives On

On February 14, 2018, high school students in Parkland, Florida endured the greatest tragedies of their lives. Quickly, they mobilized in their fight against gun violence. Four years later, the momentum of their movement lives on.
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The Solutions Project: Let's create the future we want.

This Organization Equips Frontline Communities Fighting for Environmental & Racial Justice

Diverse grassroots organizations are underfunded; This Black woman-led nonprofit is doing something about it
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Zero Waste on Reddit: Live With A Lower Impact / Eating vegan is the most effective way to combat climate change, says largest-ever food production analyst

Zero Waste Reddit: 16 Best Subreddits About Climate Change

Recommendations on the best subreddits on Reddit that can help you be more sustainable, reduce waste, and care for Earth.
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“No one changes the world alone and no one doesn’t change it at all. We are all exceptional, and none of us are.” — Hank Green

21 Best Hank Green Quotes About Decreasing World Suck

The best quotes about humanity and curiosity from Hank Green: American YouTuber, science communicator, and New York Times bestselling author
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