War & Conflict Good News

Even in the midst of heartbreak and injustice, there are always people fighting for peace and an end to conflict

War reporter Jane Ferguson puts on a helmet over a protective "Press" vest

She spent 15 years as a war correspondent. Now, she's changing the way journalists report on crisis

Jane Ferguson has led the way for women war reporters. Now, she’s changing war reporting for everyone.

A woman in a hijab smiles while serving a hot bowl of food in Gaza for World Central Kitchen

Amid hunger crisis, Palestinians observe Ramadan fasts. World Central Kitchen ensures millions are still fed

Ramadan fasts change the way aid groups operate in Gaza, but World Central Kitchen promises Palestinians will still have reliable access to food.

A close-up of seeds cupped in a person's hand

These Palestinians protect their homeland's native plants from the other side of the world

“Aside from their cultural significance, these seeds carry options for our future survival as we face climate change and the erosion of agrobiodiversity worldwide,” the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library’s founder said.

A crew of skateboarders in Uganda wait for their turn on a ramp at a skatepark hosted by Uganda Skateboard Society

From Gaza to Uganda, skateboarding creates a safety net for young people in need

For young people living under occupation or in poverty, skateboarding has become a saving grace.

Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal on stage at the 2026 Artists for Aid relief concert

Pedro Pascal and Bella Hadid raise $5.5M at Gaza and Sudan aid concert: 'All of our suffering is connected'

Artists for Aid performers included acts like Chappell Roan, Lucy Dacus, Blood Orange, Clairo, and more.

A photo of a man disarming an attacker in Bondi Beach, Australia, as well as that same man in a hospital bed

Thousands of GoFundMe donors raise $1.5M for hero who disarmed Bondi Beach attacker

Over 27,000 people have contributed to a fundraiser for Ahmed al Ahmed, a bystander who disarmed an active shooter in Bondi Beach, Australia over the weekend.

Amanda Gorman speaks at a podium at The UNICEF Gala 2025

WATCH: Freshly-appointed UNICEF ambassador Amanda Gorman performs new poem: 'To every child we are responsible'

The presidential inaugural poet and activist implored listeners to believe a better future for children is possible.

Girls at a trade school in Ghana practice styling hair

At this beauty school, survivors of human trafficking become hair stylists

The Max Steinbeck Women’s Empowerment Center teaches young women and mothers how to become business owners.

Silhouette of a veteran in front of a colorful abstract sky

What To Say Instead of Thanking a Veteran for Their Service

When we as a society look at veterans as help cases, we end up perpetuating the problem.

A rendering of an aerial view of Baghdad, Iraq, where millions of trees frame an urban development

This former Iraqi military site used to hold 45M tons of waste. Now, it's being transformed into a massive 'urban forest'

Leaders say the development is “a symbol of renewal” for Baghdad.

A man wearing an army uniform with a backpack on his back walks at a park

4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand their duty to disobey illegal orders, researchers find

Scholars of international relations and international law found that many service members do understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders — and when to disobey them.

The front entrance of Palestine Museum Scotland

In the shadow of 70+ art and history sites destroyed in Gaza, Europe opens its first Palestinian art museum

A sibling to the Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut, the new Edinburgh gallery preserves and celebrates contemporary art by Palestinians.