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NYC Bike Messenger Exports Fun to Orphans, 2 Wheels at a Time (Video)
After experiencing a "tsunami of happiness" from orphans in Cambodia, a bike messenger from New York City started an organization that donates bikes to...
3 Sisters who Found Dad a Kidney on Craigs List Find Organs for Others
Last year, our father was diagnosed with Kidney Disease. Unfortunately, my sisters and I were all incompatible to donate, so we dreamed up...
Shark Victims Unite to Save Their Attackers
Last month a group of unlikely lobbyists came to Washington, DC, survivors of shark attacks -- many with missing limbs and legs --...
MIT Students Create Bicycle-Powered Washing Machine (w/ Video)
Thanks to some MIT students, many people living without electricity in developing countries may benefit from a new human-powered washing machine that could save...
Ten Signs of Peace on Earth: The Children’s Culture Connection
The good news that is the common thread running through children in war-torn Iraq or poverty-laden India, is that they all still have hope....
UN Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman Calls for Millions to Reduce Violence Against Women
UN Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman called for millions of people to add their name to an online petition for opposing violence against women. "I...
Creating Life-Saving Jobs for Disabled (Video)
In Peru, where jobs are scarce, it's nearly impossible to find work if you have a disability. But three friends are fighting to change...
One Laptop Per Child (Video)
Units of the XO laptop are now shipping to Uraguay and Peru. Designed for poor children in developing countries, the XO is low-cost ($100-$200),...
Wild Ferrets, Birds and Forests Recovering
Three papers published in the journal Science this week showcase success stories that may point the way to future victories for endangered animals...
New York, a Melting Shot – Photos of Kids from Every Country
New York Children, a new photo series, is providing documentary evidence that the Big Apple sits at the world's crossroads. There are 192...
A Better Way to Recycle Plastic
Perhaps we can take a lesson from the innovative entrepreneurs of India when it comes to recycling plastics.
"Alka loves plastics for an exciting reason;...
Give a Gift That Will Feed Hungry Kids For Years To Come
Do you want to give an imaginative gift and feed hungry children in Chicago or Shanghai at the same time? Now you can give...