Stories about Good News from December, 2015
The Gambia Turns Talk Into Action, Passes Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Bill
After President Jammeh announced an executive ban on the practice hardly a month ago, lawmakers made good on the sentiment.
The Francophone World's Uplifting Stories in 2015
We collect collects a few of the happy events you might have missed while distracted by so much of the gloom in 2015.
Christmas in Japan? Get Ready for Running Trees, Dazzling Lights, and Fried Chicken
Japan has its own unique approach to Christmas that includes amazing light displays, delicate cakes and delicious fried chicken.
Giving Hope to the Homeless by Changing Perceptions in Trinidad and Tobago
"People [...] look at me a certain way and whisper as they pass by. Some say hello, some just watch me and laugh. I know they judge me..."
Mapping for Niger, as Told by One of the Project's Volunteers
The project faces limited logistical, financial, and human resources as well as a general ignorance of Open Data, making each activity realized a feat of volunteer passion and activism.
On Volunteer Day, Ukrainians Honor Grassroots Efforts with a Social Media Campaign
Ukrainians marked International Volunteer Day with an online campaign thanking volunteers for their work during the crisis in the country.
Hope for a Unified France Shines Through the Hate and Fear
"One for all and all for humanity, we are and will forever be united"