Hero Stories

Meet the frontline heroes making a difference during COVID, natural disasters, mental health crises, and more

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Climate category.

While it’s easy to admire and applaud helpers who are tackling the world’s biggest challenges on an enormous scale, the helpers in our own communities are also doing so much good — just without the fame and acclaim.

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Gun Reform category.

Every year, The Helpers Edition of the Goodnewspaper highlights inspiring helpers in a number of categories. In this post we’re celebrating helpers in the Education category.

Teen and young adult activists have been the backbone of many current social movements we see taking hold today, we’re highlighting a few (of the many) who have and are currently leading the charge on social change around the world.

From modern Nobel Peace Prize winners to historic civil rights leaders, these famous women have pioneered a brighter future for generations to come.

Beyond Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we can foster greater recognition for the contributions of women throughout history, explore their stories, and be inspired to make a positive impact ourselves.

Representing 11 countries and five continents, and spanning disciplines like health care, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, firefighting, visual art, and more, the newest TED Fellows are building a better future.

A new preventative form of peer support is helping Canadian crews address the cumulative stress of their jobs before they get to the point of mental burnout or breakdown.

A doula collective is training emergency responders from across the state in best practices, filling a crucial gap in disaster response.

Lady Justice Brewing, an all woman-owned-and-operated Colorado brewery, uses its craft beer to empower the community.