War & Conflict Good News

Even in the midst of heartbreak and injustice, there are always people fighting for peace and an end to conflict

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14 Problems in the World — And Their Potential Solutions

A roundup of some of the major challenges of our time — and reasons to be hopeful.

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Peace Through Play: Ukrainian Children Find Joy in Moldova Playrooms

The United Nations recognizes the "right to play" as a universal right in its Convention on the Rights of the Child. An NGO in Moldova is working to ensure that refugee children from Ukraine are able to exercise that right.

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Meet the Ukrainian Refugee Psychologists Providing Mental Health Care To Their Peers

A group of refugee psychologists is caring for the mental health of Ukrainian refugees — a position they were once in and are uniquely qualified to serve.

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Millions Displaced By War in Sudan: How To Help

Sudan has been rocked by war, and millions of civilians are paying the price. Here's how you can support those impacted by the conflict.

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Good News This Week: June 26, 2023 - Reefs, Haircuts, & Weddings

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

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Following Kakhovka Dam Flooding, Helpers Rush To Provide Clean Water To Ukrainians

Floods in Ukraine caused 16,000 people to lose their homes, and water contamination and scarcity threaten human health and the environment. This organization is stepping in.

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51 Most Powerful Refugee Quotes for World Refugee Day

These quotes serve as a stark reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and support refugees.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a Black Ribbon Mean?

Black awareness ribbons signify more than just mourning and remembrance — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Awareness Ribbons: What Does a White Ribbon Mean?

White awareness ribbons signify more than just peace and bone cancer awareness — we’ve curated the complete guide to their numerous meanings.

Courageous Volunteers Save Hundreds of Animals in Ukraine's War Zones

Kyiv Animal Rescue Group returned for its first evacuation mission to the eastern part of Ukraine, which has been heavily shelled amid Russia's full-scale war.