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Milestone Achieved: 10,000 Women Certified To Fight Malaria in Rwanda

In 2017, the Society for Family Health Rwanda and the Rwanda Ministry of Health partnered with SC Johnson and Raid to create the Certified Care program. It has now reached a milestone of 10,000 certifications.
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Let's Go Together: Hydro Flask and The Outdoorist Oath are Making the Outdoors for Everyone

Hydro Flask has donated $25k to The Outdoorist Oath with its "Let's Go Together" collection, prioritizing an inclusive and diverse outdoors for all.
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A sign on a tree that says "You are worthy of love"

Positive Affirmations: How Talking To Yourself Can Let the Light In

Whether a call to action or a reminder of the values that we hold dear, affirmations can act as a counterbalance to what psychologists refer to as ruminations (repetitive patterns of negative thinking).
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A photo collage of the Grip Toggle and household items, a portrait of Hannah Rothstein, a person holding a costume, a close-up of an Indigenous woman, and an Indigenous man holding a staff

Grip Toggles, Drag, & Leopards - Good News This Week: May 6th 2023

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This Foldable Coffee Cup Wants Us To Ditch Plastic Lids for Good

The Good Cup, invented by Cyril Drouet, hopes to eliminate the need for plastic lids and plastic-lined takeout cups; replacing them with a fully recyclable, foldable paper option.
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A synthetic leopard fur lipatelo is tied around a man's waist

How Synthetic Furs are Saving African Leopards and Cultural Traditions

The Saving Spots initiative has helped triple the leopard population in southern Africa, all through switching to the use of synthetic furs in cultural ceremonies.
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Climate Action Gets a Groovy Makeover in Artist's Woodstock-Inspired Poster Series

Artist Hannah Rothstein is combining climate action with artistry as she uses Woodstock-inspired festival posters to inspire progress in the face of climate change.
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A photo collage of a coral reef, people on bikes, a TikTok screenshot of two people singing to 'If I Were A Fish', a pile of Sun Basin soaps, and a coal plant

Reefs, Charity Soap, & Beds - Good News This Week: April 29th 2023

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Grip Toggles being used (like pop sockets) on knives, spoons, and other kitchen tools

Viral TikTok Invention 'Single-Handedly' Offering Improved Accessibility

Robert Simpson's company Single Handed creates products that offer improved accessibility in homes and the hospitality industry.
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Soaps from Sun Basin Soap stacked next to fruits and coffee

Sun Basin Soap: Hank & John Green Launch New Charity Project

Discover Sun Basin Soap, the latest charitable project by John and Hank Green, creators of the Awesome Socks Club and Awesome Coffee Club — with 100% of profits donated to reduce maternal and childhood mortality in Sierra Leone.
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Press Briefing by smiling UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte Leveraged Stardom for Social Change, His Powerful Voice Always Singing a Song for Justice

Explore the extraordinary life of Harry Belafonte, a legendary human rights activist, and entertainer who left an indelible mark on the Civil Rights Movement and American politics, while captivating audiences with his charismatic performances and powerful voice for justice.
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TikTok screenshots of Corook and Olivia Barton singing If I Were a Fish together

Viral 'If I Were A Fish' is TikTok's New Mental Health Anthem

Listen to the heartwarming TikTok sensation, “If I Were A Fish,” that has captured millions with its message of radical acceptance, self-love, and the joy of being different.
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