Global progress and unity are bringing us closer than ever to ending poverty. For most of human history, poverty was seen as inevitable, a permanent condition for the majority of the world’s people. Yet in the past two centuries, humankind has made extraordinary progress in overcoming it. What was once considered an unchangeable reality is […]
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 […]
What if, just for one day, the entire world pressed pause on conflict. Imagine a day dedicated to harmony, where weapons are silenced, and people everywhere turn their thoughts toward peace. Today, September 21, we observe the International Day of Peace, a United Nations-sanctioned day dedicated to the ideals of global non-violence and the aspiration […]
Today, June 22, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Carolyn King as she begins her hike on the Appalachian Trail from Pawling, New York. An awardee of the 2025 One More Day on the Appalachian Trail scholarship, Carolyn’s journey is not just about traversing 2,190 miles (3,525 km) of rugged terrain; it’s a testament to […]
This is a story about Life After Hate and people who help others stop hateful conduct. The non-profit organization rehabilitates violent right-wing extremists, providing support to individuals with very high-risk behaviors. Life After Hate’s founders overcame abuse, abandoned crime, survived incarceration, and stopped hating. Then they started helping others, becoming activists for peace and justice. […]
Submitted by Alex Jesus at Kuakua Positive Psychology is all about focusing on the constructive, uplifting aspects of human nature – like positive emotions, engagement, strong relationships, and finding meaning and purpose in life. This branch of psychology isn’t just about treating mental illness but also about fostering well-being and helping people thrive. It centers […]
Dr. Jack Preger provided free healthcare to more than half a million people on the streets of Kolkata for over 40 years. This British doctor’s mission is “to serve those most in need whatever their caste or religion,” according to Calcutta Rescue, the charity he established in Kolkata, India. Dr Jack started Calcutta Rescue in 1980 to […]
Mark Pollock is a motivational speaker, explorer and author. In 2016, The Good Times highlighted his efforts to help find a cure for paralysis. He himself is paralyzed from the waist down as the result of a fall from a second-storey window in 2010 and he’s been blind since 1998 when his retinas became detached. […]
In Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1880, a baby girl was born who would make a difference to millions. Her name was Helen Keller and she was no ordinary child; at 19 months old, she contracted a disease (possibly rubella or scarlet fever) that caused her to lose her sight and hearing. As a consequence, she also […]
People helping each other Ever heard of “caremongering”? News is circulating about this new term and what’s behind it. The trend began in Canada and is spreading fast. The caremongering movement identifies the acts of kindness triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. And there are lots. According to a BBC article, they range from “delivering soup […]
