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A St. Mary's University student has been awarded the 2026 Alan Stalcup Scholarship for his academic excellence and commitment to community leadership. The award supports emerging leaders who approach education as a foundation for service.
Two Loudoun County high school seniors just earned $40,000 scholarships to pursue their dreams at Virginia universities. The awards recognize their exceptional community service and academic achievement.
Mohamed Semra fled Sudan at age three and just became Australia's first sub-Saharan African mayor. His journey from stuttering teenager to leading Melbourne's diverse Maribyrnong community proves representation opens doors for everyone.
Two high school students in Desert Hot Springs are being honored with temporary street names celebrating their academic excellence and community leadership. The year-long tribute recognizes their achievements and sets an inspiring example for their peers.
Traditional leaders in Weija, Ghana are supporting government efforts to remove illegal buildings from waterways, a critical step toward ending floods that have plagued their communities for years. Local chiefs are also funding their own river cleanup projects to speed up the solution.
Malcolm Campbell spent nearly three decades transforming Kawerau, New Zealand, from his butcher shop counter to the mayor's office. His vision turned a small town into an economic powerhouse while never forgetting the names of neighbors he served.
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South Africa's National Orders celebrated 38 cultural pioneers, from Grammy-winning musicians to theatre legends who defied apartheid. The honors recognize those who built unity through art, sport, and community leadership.
A Native Hawaiian organization is leading the conversation on using the ocean to fight climate change. Carbon180 is funding ʻĀina Momona to explore marine carbon capture tailored to island communities.
Indigenous communities in British Columbia are getting the power to build their own clean energy future with $3.3 million in federal funding. The investment will help First Nation, Inuit and Metis groups replace diesel fuel with renewable power sources they design, build and operate themselves.
Women in Brazil's Pantanal wetland transformed from marginalized workers into community leaders while sustaining a $20 million fishing industry. Their journey from invisibility to empowerment shows how essential workers are claiming their rightful recognition.
The Pacific island nation of Palau has achieved its ambitious 30x30 conservation target by centering traditional wisdom and fishing communities in marine protection efforts. Their approach shows how environmental wins happen when locals lead the charge.
The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.
In Liberia's biodiverse Nimba Mountains, wildlife is making a surprising comeback in the ruins of old mining sites. A new film shows how former threats to nature are becoming its protectors.
A community-focused politician who champions clean waterways and sustainable housing just won her campaign for Tasmania's upper house. Clare Glade-Wright unseated the incumbent through grassroots support and a platform centered on environmental protection.
Liberia's National AIDS Commission is touring counties to strengthen HIV response coordination, marking a shift toward local ownership as donor funding declines. Nimba County just pledged $5,000 to support community-level HIV programs.
North Platte Community College celebrated academic excellence and community leadership at their 2026 Honors Convocation, recognizing 15 outstanding students and employees. From diesel mechanics to nursing students, the ceremony showcased diverse talent making a difference on campus and beyond.
Hundreds of high school seniors across north central North Dakota gathered to be celebrated for their academic excellence and community leadership. The 30-year tradition recognizes students as they prepare to take their talents across the country.
Over 150 cities across 34 countries have appointed special leaders called Bicycle Mayors to make their communities safer and more bike-friendly. These passionate advocates are transforming how cities think about cycling, one pedal stroke at a time.
In Malawi, a revolutionary approach puts health service users in charge of fixing gaps in care. Trained community monitors track everything from drug shortages to waiting times, then work directly with health officials to solve problems.
When tourists turned her coastal village into a dumping ground, Prettal Fernandes didn't complain. She built a high-tech waste system that made an entire community care about cleanliness.
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