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Five months after Jane Goodall's death, her grandson revealed the powerful truth behind her famous optimism: hope isn't a feeling, it's work. At an environmental forum in Paris, Merlin Van Lawick shared how his grandmother taught the world that despair asks nothing of us, but hope demands action.
Nearly 19 million Americans now live with or beyond cancer, and City of Hope is pioneering lifelong care to help them thrive. The cancer center launches "Hope Line," inviting survivors to share encouragement with newly diagnosed patients.
Fifteen middle schoolers spent a week at Troy University becoming "superheroes-in-training," learning citizenship through games, community building, and visits from real local heroes. The program transforms civic education into an adventure on fictional "Planet Civic."
Four hundred and fifty people gathered at River Oaks Country Club as cancer survivors shared their journeys and rang bells symbolizing the end of treatment. CanCare's annual luncheon raised funds to match newly diagnosed patients with trained survivor mentors who provide hope throughout the cancer journey.
Quincy Medical Group is hosting a free celebration for cancer survivors and their loved ones at a local garden on June 7. The "Hope Grows Here" event offers treats, flowers, and a chance to honor everyone touched by cancer.
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo just dropped her 19th album, a powerful tribute to her late mother featuring Pharrell Williams and other global stars. The Beninese music icon proves hope is the compass we need in uncertain times.
Pope Leo XIV addressed tens of thousands at an open-air Mass in Angola, urging the civil war-scarred nation to overcome corruption and look toward a hopeful future. The landmark visit is part of an 11-day, four-nation African tour focused on social justice and peace.
After a terrorist attack shook Sydney's Jewish community, a sold-out production of The Diary of Anne Frank arrives with a message audiences desperately need: hope can survive even in the darkest times.
Sahar Goki is building a new life in Kalgoorlie, studying metallurgy and holding onto hope for her homeland. Despite worry for loved ones during Iran's recent turmoil, she refuses to give up on the country she loves.
Haiti's national soccer team is giving 11.5 million people hope amid gang violence that killed 5,600 in 2024 alone. Their first World Cup since 1974 has united a nation where even the team can't play at home.
An eighth-grade teacher in Acushnet is winning statewide recognition for making civics education come alive through hands-on projects that tackle real community issues. Her students have addressed mental health, food insecurity, and even voted on ice cream flavors to learn about democracy.
A new fellowship in Nigeria is putting $10,000 grants into the hands of young social media influencers to launch civic projects in underserved communities. Twelve young Nigerians are now designing grassroots projects to connect citizens with democracy.
A former paramedic who once saved lives in emergencies now prevents crises by teaching students how to change their communities. Charles Oliver just won a national teaching award and $2,000 for his North Carolina civics classroom.
Susan Bales scratched an itch and found a lump that changed her life, but what happened next shows why no one fights cancer alone. At Knox Community Hospital's annual Hope Grows Here event, survivors reminded hundreds that love and community are just as powerful as medicine.
New research reveals a simple way to strengthen democracy: help people fall in love with where they live. When residents feel emotionally connected to their community, they're six times more likely to participate in local politics and civic life.
Ghana's President is reintroducing civic education in schools to tackle the country's littering problem from the ground up. The move aims to teach children proper waste disposal and social responsibility before bad habits form.
A newly rebuilt Hope Lodge in Baltimore just opened its doors with 34 guest rooms, offering cancer patients and caregivers free lodging while they undergo treatment at world-class facilities. The $10 million expansion addresses a persistent waiting list and saves traveling patients hundreds of dollars per night.
Tens of thousands filled an open field outside Angola's capital to hear Pope Leo XIV deliver a message of hope during his African tour. The massive gathering brought together a community hungry for inspiration in a country facing economic challenges.
University students in Ibadan are mastering accountability tools like freedom of information requests and budget tracking to transform from frustrated observers into skilled advocates for government transparency. The Active Citizens Hangout is proving that mixing social vibes with civic education creates young democracy watchdogs.
K-pop superstar J-Hope celebrated turning 32 by donating over $207,000 to children's hospitals and education programs across South Korea. The BTS member says the gifts are his way of thanking fans who supported his record-breaking solo tour.
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