Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
19848 results for "family safety"
Quick-thinking officers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife pulled a family of four to safety after high winds pushed them from shore at Lake Pueblo. The rescue highlights a simple safety measure that's now saving lives across Colorado.
A leading elevator company chairman is teaching parents simple safety habits that could prevent elevator accidents involving children. These easy-to-learn tips turn everyday elevator rides into teachable moments about safety.
Olympic gold medalists Rowdy Gaines and Kate Douglass are helping families stay safe this summer with crucial water safety lessons. Their expert advice could prevent drownings and give parents peace of mind at pools and beaches.
Uganda is relocating over 10,000 households from dangerous landslide areas, giving each family $2,700 and two acres of land to start fresh. The $15 million program has already moved 121 families to safer ground with roads, water, and healthcare on the way.
When the Caraballos moved to Rhode Island, they worried their big family wouldn't fit in. Then their widowed neighbor showed up with a ladder and became part of the family. ##
The Wright family will celebrate their 80th consecutive annual reunion this July, a tradition that started in 1946 and now spans five generations. What began with 14 children has blossomed into a legacy that keeps hundreds connected across more than a century.
Hong Kong families are bonding over pinball and claw machines in a citywide trend that's bringing parents and kids together for affordable fun. The government is proposing new safety measures to keep the entertainment healthy while preserving what's become a beloved family tradition.
Over 720 faith leaders across Britain are standing together to protect refugee families from being separated. Their letter to the Home Secretary warns that restricting family reunions could push desperate people toward dangerous smuggling networks.
A Mesa family of six is recovering after a quick-thinking 6-year-old woke her parents during a condo fire, giving her dad crucial seconds to carry all four children through flames to safety. Despite severe burns, all six family members are stable and showing progress.
Over 100 descendants of Jacob and Mary Wagner gathered in Arthur, Wisconsin, to mark a century of unbroken family reunions. Few American families can claim such a remarkable milestone of connection across generations.
The Lawson family made history when both parents and their two daughters walked across the graduation stage together at Miami-Dade College. Their journey from Jamaica to South Florida led to a milestone few families ever achieve.
After embryo mix-ups led to families receiving the wrong babies, Victoria is introducing stronger safety rules to protect IVF patients. The new laws give health officials power to shut down clinics that don't meet strict standards.
A new electric bike lets parents lock top speeds with a PIN code, offering families a middle ground between teen independence and safety concerns. The Juiced Scrambler combines motorcycle-inspired styling with adjustable speed limits that can grow with a rider's maturity.
After a devastating boat accident on Ghana's Volta Lake claimed multiple lives, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is rushing psychosocial support and aid to grieving families. The tragedy has also sparked urgent calls for stronger water safety measures across the country's inland waterways.
A 13-year-old boy swam for four hours through choppy waters to reach shore and call for help after his family was swept miles into the Indian Ocean. His quick thinking and superhuman effort saved his mother and two siblings from a terrifying ordeal off Australia's southwest coast.
Indian researchers developed a paper device that detects seven common milk adulterants in 30 seconds, offering families an affordable way to test milk safety at home. The invention could help tackle India's widespread milk contamination problem.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2Forphans%2FDSC_6818copy_690390.jpg)
Ten-year-old Azariah Pietersen is healing after a serious accident last September, and her family's determination is finally moving officials to act on long-needed safety improvements. Their advocacy could protect countless children in this South African neighborhood.
The Midwest Black Family Reunion returns for its 38th year this August, making it one of the nation's longest-running celebrations of Black family strength and community. Last year alone, over 325 people received free health screenings at the event, potentially saving lives.
Oaxaca is rolling out a record $40 million investment in public safety equipment, technology, and a 17% pay raise for police officers in 2026. The historic funding aims to strengthen protection infrastructure while supporting the families behind every uniform.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated concrete wins in his first 100 days, including universal childcare for families, safer streets, and better infrastructure. The progressive leader pointed to measurable results in housing enforcement, public safety, and everyday services.
Showing 20 of 19848