More Social Good - Page 145
Holiday self-care package helps the LGBTQ community at the end of a shitty year
"There are no tools more powerful than self-care and community."
By Katie Dupere
Transgender artist bravely chronicles her transition in simple comics
"I hope to just reach people who need it."
By Katie Dupere
IBM's Watson supercomputer discovers 5 new genes linked to ALS
The results mean the supercomputer could make discoveries in research of other neurological diseases.
John Green hopes to 'amplify the voices of people who are not traditionally heard' through YouTube
YouTube added five new Creators For Change ambassadors, including American YouTubers Franchesca Ramsey and John Green.
By Saba Hamedy
'We are all human': Anti-bullying activist speaks out against body-shaming memes
"Spread love — not hurtful words via a screen."
By Katie Dupere
While undocumented students fight to create sanctuary campuses, many colleges still refuse the label
Just 28 campuses have adopted the label of sanctuary campus.
Nonprofit offering mobile showers to the homeless is now way more than that
It's all about "radical kindness."
How solar energy and mobile money are changing lives in rural Africa
"To transform a person’s well-being, a child's future ... I find just the possibility of that extremely fulfilling."
By Erica Gies
Environmental activists are being killed. This online platform helps you take action.
"These defenders are not just facts and figures."
Tumblr is the one social platform taking action ahead of Trump's America
"The Tumblr community is watching and paying attention."
These robotic utensils are changing the lives of people with disabilities
Bringing the joy back to mealtime.
By Katie Dupere
Why Trump's presidency will require absolutely all your courage
"People need to speak up. We can't just ignore what's going on."
By Rebecca Ruiz
The community that games together stays together
They're hoping to break down social barriers and promote social inclusion.
This artist creates stunning henna crowns for chemotherapy patients
Good deeds can be as beautiful in execution as they are in intention.
How young Native Americans built and sustained the #NoDAPL movement
"We need people to not only see our side of things and to have our story told, but for us to be the ones to tell it."
New animated short film reveals the anxiety and stigma of 'flying while fat'
"I am always trying not to burden someone else with my body."
By Katie Dupere
Images of pure joy as people celebrate at Standing Rock
Fireworks and cheers filled the camps of people who fought the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The 7 most impressive social good innovations from November
Tackling inequality with innovation.
By Katie Dupere
These alternative Christmas cards will stop you in your tracks
Not your usual nativity scene.
This is what it looks like when LGBTQ teens tell their own stories
A new PSA powerfully depicts what it's like to be an LGBTQ teen in love — and the importance of empowering at-risk teens to tell their stories.
By Katie Dupere
Giving Tuesday is here, and it's time to make a difference
Ditch materialism, and give this holiday season.
7 extremely useful sites and apps to help you organize in Trump's America
There are so many ways to help — and you can start with your phone.
This Chrome extension helps you find ethical shopping alternatives — and saves you money
DoneGood, a new browser extension and mobile app, helps you effortlessly find better businesses whenever you shop online.
Homelessness survivor tweets journey from sleeping rough to writing books
A story with a happy ending.
How to make an impact on Giving Tuesday when you're strapped for cash
Giving back doesn't have to break the bank.
By Katie Dupere
