The Positive 10: 10 Good Things That Happened This Week
From land restoration in the Sahel to progress in girls’ education, wildlife recovery, medical research and peace, here are 10 verified good things worth knowing from this week.
Good News
Switzerland’s Skilled Professionals Just Got a More Recognizable Title
Switzerland has introduced “Professional Bachelor” and “Professional Master” title additions for higher vocational qualifications, giving skilled professionals clearer recognition at home and abroad.
A Tiny Mouse Once Feared Extinct Is Getting Another Chance in the Wild
Once thought to have vanished forever, one of North America’s smallest mammals now has a third reintroduced population in Southern California — the result of two decades of patient conservation work.
Jamaica Is Connecting School Data, Nutrition and Local Food to Help Children Learn
Jamaica is building a more connected school system in which learning, attendance, nutrition and local food supply can inform one another — giving educators better information to support children.
Chile Has Eliminated Dog-Transmitted Rabies as a Public Health Problem
Chile has become the first country in South America to receive WHO validation for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem — the result of more than five decades of vaccination, surveillance and community health work.
Wildlife Comeback: Animals Returning After Decades of Absence
After 200 Years, Wildlife Is Returning to Places It Once Disappeared From Wildlife comeback stories are giving conservationists hope. Discover
Good Ideas That Started Small and Grew
Big positive changes often begin with one small idea. Here are everyday examples of simple ideas that can grow into
The Kindest Things Strangers Do for Each Other
From returning lost belongings to helping someone through a difficult moment, everyday acts of kindness show how much strangers can
10 Little Wins That Deserve More Attention
Not every victory makes the headlines. Here are 10 everyday wins from stronger communities to small acts of kindness worth
The People Quietly Making Their Communities Better
Meet the everyday community builders whose small acts of kindness, volunteering, connection and generosity are making the places around them