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Good News in History September 27
Happy 47th Birthday to Il Capitano—Francesco Totti. The most iconic Italian forward of the 21st century, Totti spent a 25-year professional career in the red...
Good News in History, August 1
58 years ago today, Frank Herbert's epic science-fiction novel Dune was published. Set in the distant future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which various noble...
Botswana Cuts HIV Transmission Rates to Children from 40% to 1% in ‘Groundbreaking Achievement’
The WHO recently-celebrated Botswana for their "groundbreaking achievement" of stopping the transmission of HIV between moms and their newborns.
The national program has reduced such...
Video Gamers Doing a World of Good: Fortnite Raised $144 Million for Ukraine Relief
Who says video games are a waste of time?
Game developers are raising money for Ukrainians both inside and outside of the besieged company, with...
Ukraine Inspires Us With Humanity and Hope: 8 Positive Stories From the Conflict
From charities and governments, to celebrities and everyday people, millions are pitching in to ease the burden for fleeing or sheltering Ukrainians. In turn,...
Vending Machines Are Now ‘Giving Machines’ Where People Can Donate Chickens, Blankets, Boots, or Basketballs
Employing the common and easily understood method of the vending machine—these Giving Machines allow passersby in American cities to make a charitable donation to...
Vaccine Alliance Raises $2 Billion to Buy COVID Shots for Poor Nations
A group that since 2020 has protected half the world’s children against some of the deadliest diseases has announced new donations for its fund...
Myanmar Eradicates Disease That Caused Blindness in 4% of Its People—The 12th Nation To Do So
Though trachoma is preventable, blindness from trachoma is irreversible–and it continues to be one of the leading causes of blindness globally, affecting 1.9 million...
Un “Hito Importante”: África Finalmente Erradica el Virus de Polio del Continente, Después de Décadas de Trabajo
El continente Africano finalmente está libre de la polio salvaje, 24 años después de que Nelson Mandela ayudase al Rotary International a lanzar su campaña 'Kick Polio Out of Africa'.
A ‘Momentous Milestone’: Africa Finally Eradicates the Wild Polio Virus From its Continent, After Decades of Work
The World Health Organization is celebrating the news that the African continent is finally free of the wild poliovirus, 24 years after Nelson Mandela...
Breakthrough For Kenyan Scientists Who Discover Natural Microbe That Completely Stops Malaria in Mosquitoes
Kenyan scientists discovered a microbe–Microsporidia MB–inside some mosquitoes that completely protects them from malaria infection which spreads to humans.
Americans in Stable Financial Positions Answer the Call to Donate Their $1,200 Stimulus Checks
More than 100 Americans have pledged their $1,200 federal stimulus check to helping their neighbors and local businesses.
Los Pasajeros de Un Crucero Convirtieron Su Viaje en Una Misión Humanitaria al Ayudar a la Tripulación a Preparar Comida para las Víctimas del Huracán
La tripulación y los pasajeros de la nave se ofrecieron como voluntarios para preparar más de 10,000 comidas para las familias bahameñas afectadas por el huracán Dorian.
Cruise Passengers Turn Their Trip into Humanitarian Mission by Helping the Crew Prepare Meals for Hurricane Victims
The vessel's crew members and passengers all volunteered to prepare more than 10,000 meals for Bahamian families affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Why Smiling Is Good for You – and Five Photos That Guarantee Grins on World Happiness Day
Never underestimate the power and impact of one simple facial gesture: your smile–the movement can create happy feelings—even when you're not feeling happy.
What if Your Homework Included Comic Books? NFL All-Pro Pushes to Make Education Fun
Ovie Mughelli had an impressive career in the NFL, playing as an All-Pro fullback for the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons. He is now...
Child Labor Rates Cut By Almost Half, Millions More Children Get a Childhood
Yet another positive trend has emerged from around the world: since child labor rates have plummeted by almost half since the turn of the...
In Viral Video Puerto Rican Pup Lends a Paw to Help Clean Up
Even dogs are getting involved in the tremendous clean up effort underway in Puerto Rico, as seen in this sweet video...
Clooney’s Foundation to Open 7 Schools for 3,000 Syrian Refugee Children
George and Amal Clooney are making sure that despite the overwhelming obstacles faced by Syrian refugee children overseas, they will have the opportunity to...
Tribute to Sir Roger Moore, the Third James Bond (1927-2017)
Sir Roger Moore, the English gentleman responsible for the devastatingly handsome third incarnation of the James Bond movie series, has just passed away at the...