People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

Rebel Eviction-Enforcers Are Helping Tenants Stay In Their Homes

In Tucson Arizona, a group of constables went rogue and stopped enforcing evictions at the beginning of the year.
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Abebech Gobena with Germany's first lady

The World Is Celebrating the Life of Abebech Gobena — the Ethiopian Humanitarian Known as ‘Mother Teresa of Africa’

Abebech Gobena led an incredible life: after escaping from a forced marriage as a child bride, Gobena went on to become a huge icon in Africa. In Ethiopia, she took her experiences and built an orphanage, schools, a hospital for women and children, and more...
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Good News: This Youth Radio Shows Tackles Taboos Teen Pregnancy and HIV

Radio programs made for and by young people are helping to address sensitive social issues like teen pregnancy, abuse, and child marriage in Malawi
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How A Man In Prison Used A Rowing Machine To Become A Record-Breaking Triathlete

He was raised in a family of career criminals. The year he was born, in 1983, his uncle orchestrated a heist of £26 million worth of gold, diamonds, and cash...
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Paving a Path for Justice: 7 Runners Making a Difference to Follow on Instagram

We profiled seven runners using running as a platform to build community and fight for justice — for both people and the planet.
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The Population of Endangered Mountain Gorillas Has Grown by 71% In a Decade

After decades of endangerment, mountain gorillas are growing in population thanks to conservation efforts of the World Wide Fund for Nature, the International Gorilla Conservation Program, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, among others.
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Lockdown restrictions and a reluctance to board crowded buses and trains have encouraged some Indians to rediscover cycling or take it up for the first time. Across the country, 28 cities have focused on creating cycling infrastructure.

Indian Cities Are Tapping Into the Pandemic Cycling Trend

Lockdown restrictions and a reluctance to board crowded buses and trains have encouraged some Indians to rediscover cycling or take it up for the first time. Across the country, 28 cities have focused on creating cycling infrastructure.
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NFL Airs LGBTQ+ Commercial After Carl Nassib Comes Out as Gay

On June 21st, active NFL player Carl Nassib came out as gay by posting a video on his Instagram page with a heartfelt letter. In it, he talks about the “agonizing” decision to publicly come out and how in spite of that, he was received with love and support by his community.
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This Social Worker Is Using Sports and Streetwear to Reach People

Social worker Liz Beecroft has created a way to combine her two passions — streetwear and mental health — to serve people who might not otherwise seek help.
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To Solve the Climate Crisis, We Need Both Personal Lifestyle Changes and Corporate Responsibility

Corporations do make an enormous impact on the climate, and they bear a major responsibility, AND our personal habits impact the environment, too, so we should seek out ways to reduce our environmental impact by altering our lifestyles.
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Ending the Year with Hope

12 Good News Stories From The Year 2020

2020 was one for the history books. In a year full of surprises, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges 2020 brought. At Good Good Good, we never want to avoid the reality of the world’s greatest pains. Instead, we look for hopeful stories happening right within them.
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This Entrepreneur Is Making Bricks Out of Discarded PPE

"When he sees waste, he said, he begins thinking about ways to use it."
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