People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

One of the five bodies of water that are suing the State of Florida

Advocates Are Working To Give Water Legal Rights

Threatened by development, five bodies of water are suing the State of Florida, making the unprecedented argument that nature has legal rights, too.
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101 Positive Quotes To Fill Your World With Light

As you read these positive quotes, we hope you feel more hopeful — and that you also feel motivated tgoo get involved and make a positive difference.
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Meera Varma, an advocate for suicide awareness in UCLA, smiles to the camera

Young Advocates Take the Lead To Curb Campus Suicide

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death on college campuses. Peer support, trainings and suicide prevention programs aim to reverse this deadly trend.
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As Climate Change Worsens Hurricane Season in Louisiana, Doulas Are Ensuring Parents Can Safely Feed Their Babies

A doula collective is training emergency responders from across the state in best practices, filling a crucial gap in disaster response.
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6 Ways To Help Buffalo After the Supermarket Mass Shooting

As we process this heartbreaking news from near and far, we can all be a part of helping this community grieve and heal.
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38 Best Harvey Milk Quotes To Leave You Feeling Hopeful

As he entered activism, community organizing, and politics, Milk became known as a champion of the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, minorities, immigrants, women, and children.
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Mohammad Agha Mohammadi poses in front of the camera with a subtle smile

Sponsor Circle Opens Hearts and Homes To Afghan Refugees

Mr. Mohammadi is one of more than 80,000 Afghans airlifted to the United States after Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last August. He is also one of nearly 360 Afghans being helped through the Sponsor Circle Program for Afghan refugees, a pioneering resettlement program.
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“Whenever you see darkness, there is extraordinary opportunity for the light to burn brighter.” — Bono

39 Most Inspiring Bono Quotes About Making a Difference

As the founder of ONE and (RED), Bono has played a significant role in persuading policymakers and corporations to allocate huge swaths of money toward solving some of the most important issues facing the world.
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These AAPI Women Are Helping Feed East Asian Elders

Good News: This “dinner series” company pivoted to providing meals for the elderly during the pandemic
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How To Make a Difference

37 Ways To Make a Difference in the World

One person can make a difference in the world — but it’s not your job to change the entire world. It’s simply your job to show up and play your part — whatever that may be.
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Meet the Black Women Behind the New Digital Startups Aimed at Reducing Health Disparities

Only 3% of active physicians are Black women. A wave of new digital platforms is trying to make it easier to find them.
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Reddit Uplifting News: 8 Best Wholesome Subreddits

From news stories about human progress to inspiring personal accomplishments, these uplifting, wholesome, and positive subreddits will make you smile and give you hope for the future.
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