ending torture

Building Bridges to Justice, One Defender at a Time From the moment she looked across prison bars in Cambodia and locked eyes with a young, battered boy, Karen Tse knew her mission was greater than herself. That encounter – the boy had stolen a bicycle – and a later one with Vishna, a child born […]

Teachers: The world's unsung heroes

Why Teachers Matter – for You, for Me, for the World Every October 5, the world pauses to honor a profession too often taken for granted: teaching. On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the heart and soul of education: the teachers who shape minds, spark curiosity, and guide generations toward excellence. At The Good Times, […]

John's Crazy Socks

In a world often focused on challenges, John Lee Cronin stands as a beacon of positivity and perseverance. Born with Down syndrome, John has turned his passion for colorful socks into a thriving business. It not only spreads happiness but also champions inclusivity and employment for people with differing abilities. A Dream in the Making […]

Youths

International Youth Day (August 12) Every August 12, the world turns up the volume on youth power. International Youth Day isn’t just a date on the calendar – it’s a global salute to the passion, creativity, and unstoppable drive that young people bring to our communities. Since the United Nations launched it in 1999, this […]

Nelson Mandela

July 18 honors Mandela’s legacy of justice, unity, and service to humanity. Each year on July 18, the world pauses to honor one of the most inspiring figures of the 20th century: Nelson Mandela. He was a tireless freedom fighter, unifier, and global symbol of peace. Known for leading the struggle against South Africa’s apartheid […]

“Small, consistent steps can lead to extraordinary change. It’s not about perfection – it’s about pushing through, even when the process feels hard.”

MINA GULI
SELFINA founder Victoria Kisyombe

Following the death of her husband, veterinarian Victoria Kisyombe had no assets – just a cow. She was denied access to credit because she had no land or resources to use as collateral. So, she used the cow to generate income by selling milk and later bartering it for other necessities. This experience led her […]

Charles Eugster

Redefining Retirement: A Journey from Rest to Running When most people retire, they dream of slowing down: long lunches, quiet mornings, maybe some travel or time with family. But Charles Eugster (1919-2017) had something else in mind. The British dentist didn’t ease into retirement. He continued to stay active by publishing dental bulletins into his […]

Ocean swimmer Lewis Pugh

The Lewis Pugh Foundation is making waves – literally. Having helped secure protection for over 3.5 million km² of ocean, the Foundation and its founder are a driving force behind some of the planet’s most ambitious marine conservation efforts. But their vision doesn’t stop at the shoreline. Understanding that healthy oceans begin with healthy rivers, […]

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”

Steve Jobs