People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

A group of four Palestinians plant an olive tree in the ground. They include — from left to right — one young woman with a long light blue dress and navy blue hijab, an older man in a light button-down shirt and khakis, an older woman in a teal dress and light pink hijab, and a younger man in a lilac shirt and khakis.

2,500 olive trees planted in the West Bank for International Day of Peace

These “Freedom Farms” empower families through financial security and gender equality.

Three photos side-by-side. On the left, Stephen Curry dribbles a basketball while in a royal blue and yellow jersey. In the center, a mockup of an iPhone shows a voter registration webpage. On the right, Olivia Rodrigo sits in a chair, holding a microphone, in front of a violet curtain

Olivia Rodrigo, Steph Curry encourage voter registration at the link in their bios

The stars are part of a National Voter Registration Day effort to leverage their platforms for civic engagement.

A large crowd of diverse diners fill the tables at Rose Goute Creole Restaurant in Ohio

Residents of Springfield pack Haitian restaurant to show their support

Community members encouraged one another to dine at a local Haitian Creole restaurant to show support for their immigrant neighbors.

Hispanic Heritage Month Quote Graphic: Your great strength is knowing who you are. — Oscar de la Renta

Powerful Hispanic Heritage Month quotes that celebrate culture and resilience

We’ve curated a collection of beautiful quotes about what it means to be Hispanic and Latino — to celebrate during Hispanic Heritage Month and all year long.

Blurry Gradient For Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month: History, cultural significance, and how to celebrate

Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latino Heritage Month) is a month-long celebration that kicks off on September 15th. We’ve put together great ideas to help you celebrate it...

Two doctors dressed as clowns sit with a young boy patient in a children's hospital, where they draw pictures together.

Medical clowns reduce stress & shorten hospital stays for children, new study finds

The patients in the study also had reduced stress levels and needed less antibiotic care.

Ms Rainbow, wearing a pink top, overalls, and a pink headband, stands in front of a rainbow background

What is a 'rainbow baby'? Ms Rachel's latest song speaks to grieving parents

“I’m sorry if you’ve gone through this or are going through this,” Ms Rachel writes. “You’re not alone.”

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz entering the stage at the Fiserv Forum during night 2 of the 2024 DNC

Gus Walz's unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity

For most Americans, this was their first introduction to Gus, the neurodivergent son of Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz. This moment is an opportunity to learn how to better understand and support neurodiversity.

Two photos next to each other. On the left, an illustration of Michael Barbaro with gray hair and a beard, black rectangular glasses, a white collared shirt, and a navy blue tie. On the right, an iPhone screenshot of Michael Barbaro's Calm Sleep Story, The Nightly, in the Calm meditation app

Michael Barbaro debuts 'The Nightly,' reporting 'good news' as bedtime stories, with his signature soothing voice

Michael Barbaro, host of ‘The Daily,’ has pivoted to a new venture: Helping listeners unwind before bed with a dose of good news.

A photo collage of a huge lithium battery standing in a lake, a vaccine liquid being tested, solar panels in a field, and an aerial view of the Klamath River

Good news roundup: The world's biggest battery, faster DNA forensics, and record-breaking Paralympians

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

An atlantic puffin perches on a cliff edge.

Iceland locals are saving baby puffins by tossing them out to sea

Some drop, some flop, but they all end up flying out in the right direction.

Three shirtless male firefighters stand in front of a red firetruck, each holding a small puppy

Firefighters raise nearly $1 million for shelter dogs by modeling in charity calendars

This year's Fire Rescue Dog Calendar has arrived.