acts of good

An image of Lavonte Harvey serenading a woman who lost her husband. – Photo credit: @bossywhit/Instagram

Culture, Wholesome

Singing mailman serenades woman who lost her husband, and people rally to get him a life-changing gift

Heather Wake

3/2/2026
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
Osaka received a solid-gold donation from a mystery benefactor. – Photo credit: Canva

Culture, Wholesome

Mayor of Osaka visibly stunned after stranger donates $3.6 million in gold bars to fix city’s water pipes

Erik Barnes

2/27/2026
Array – Photo credit: Array

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Community, Joy, Popular, Sponsored, Sponsored Article – No Video Player

Know someone doing major good in the world? Share their story and win $1,000 for charity with Upworthy & P&G’s #ActsOfGood Awards

Heather Wake

5/12/2023