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A Ghanaian mining company is investing $20 million over five years to build schools, clinics, and training centers in communities that host their operations. After reviving a shuttered gold mine and rehiring 1,500 workers, Heath Goldfields is now focused on ensuring local families benefit from the wealth beneath their feet.
Seven in ten people now survive cancer five years or more, nearly doubling the rate from the 1970s. At Indianapolis' Cancer Support Community, hope has replaced grief as the center's mission shifts from end-of-life care to helping survivors reclaim their lives.
Civil rights leader Bob Woodson spent 40 years proving that communities solve their own problems best when given the right support. His Woodson Center helped grassroots leaders secure funding and training to transform neighborhoods from the inside out.
In villages across Haryana and Rajasthan, women who once sat silent in community meetings are now shaping village decisions, thanks to a grassroots radio station that's broadcasting their concerns and amplifying their voices. Community Radio Connect FM 107.8 is transforming how rural communities share information and who gets to participate.
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A 40-year community development veteran is spreading a powerful approach that helps South African neighborhoods solve their own problems using talents and resources they already have. The ABCD method is transforming how communities tackle challenges without waiting for outside help.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
In Denton County, Texas, an army of volunteers donated more than 80,000 hours last year to beautify neighborhoods, feed the hungry, and strengthen their community. Their work proves that everyday heroes are the backbone of thriving communities across America.
A new platform called Acorn lets organizations and creators build their own online communities without relying on big tech companies. It arrives just as X shuts down its Communities feature, leaving users searching for better alternatives.
A gleaming 19-foot sculpture now stands in Boston's City Hall Plaza, its metal skin formed from hundreds of steel plates hammered with the personal wishes of residents. MIT artist Rhea Vedro spent years transforming community hopes into a protective symbol that will watch over the city for the next five years.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
Twenty-eight Hispanic high school seniors and four community champions received awards for academic excellence and service in Tulsa. The Tomás Rivera Education Awards celebrated students who balanced stellar grades with deep community involvement.
Forty communities across Ghana's capital region just got a major power reliability upgrade. The Electricity Company of Ghana invested over $3 million in the first quarter of 2026 to replace overloaded transformers and reduce outages.
A beloved football tournament bringing together youth from Ghana's Zongo communities kicks off its 11th year, with consistent support helping it grow into an annual tradition. Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues backing the event that's united nearly 40 communities since 2015.
After two young professionals tragically drowned during a weekend getaway in New South Wales, their communities rallied to raise over $155,000 in days to support grieving families. The outpouring reflects the power of community support during unimaginable loss.
Dozens of volunteers gathered on Government Street in Baton Rouge to plant native wildflowers and transform a neglected median into a vibrant community space. It's the first phase of a project that could reshape miles of the city's commercial corridor.
When floodwaters trapped a heart attack victim in rural Auckland, volunteer firefighters nearly swam to save her. What happened next transformed an entire community.
Cancer Community Clubhouse in Reno is hosting a free ice cream social on June 7 to honor cancer survivors and bring the community together. The celebration invites everyone to join in recognizing the strength and resilience of those who've faced cancer.
From Botswana to Finland, innovative programs are transforming how communities live alongside elephants, big cats, and other wildlife. These success stories offer a hopeful blueprint for coexistence instead of conflict.
A member of Nigeria's House of Representatives just delivered transformers, vehicles, farm equipment, and $130,000 in cash to thousands of constituents in Imo State. The massive empowerment program also includes scholarships, small business grants, and infrastructure projects touching every community.
A forgotten vacant lot in Evanston is getting a colorful makeover thanks to neighbors who are planting flowers to honor the block's history. The Shorefront Legacy Center is inviting the community to help transform the empty space into a welcoming garden that celebrates longtime residents.
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