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Running clubs have surged worldwide as people trade competition for community, with membership jumping 25% since the pandemic began. What started as solo runs during lockdown has blossomed into a global movement connecting millions through movement and friendship.
A university student's simple idea to invite Holocaust survivors into her living room has grown into a global movement where 2 million people in 66 countries gather for intimate storytelling sessions. Now, as survivors age, families are finding creative ways to pass their stories to the next generation.
An 80-year-old Swedish artist turned a traditional practice into a global movement that helps people organize their homes and ease future burdens on loved ones. Margareta Magnusson's "döstädning" approach transforms cleaning from a chore into a meaningful act of care.
On April 14, Holocaust survivors and their families will share personal stories in 25 Houston living rooms, transforming Holocaust Remembrance Day into an intimate experience of hope and resilience. The global movement Zikaron BaSalon brings history to life through small gatherings where listeners become witnesses.
Switzerland has agreed to return historic Benin bronzes and artifacts to Nigeria, marking a significant win in the global movement to restore cultural treasures to their rightful homes. The announcement came during high-level talks that also strengthened economic and security partnerships between the two nations.
In a bold move, Pinterest's CEO is joining a growing global movement to protect young people from social media's documented harms. His call adds momentum to legislation already passing in Australia, France, and beyond.
A young man's commitment to helping others created a global movement that's now reaching 74,000 people across six continents. His parents are celebrating what would have been his 30th birthday by asking people worldwide to perform 30 acts of kindness.
What started as a 16-year-old's frustration with ocean plastic has grown into a global movement deploying innovative technology to clean our waters. Boyan Slat's vision is now removing tons of waste from oceans and rivers before it reaches the sea.
After refusing to sing their national anthem in protest, Iran's women's soccer team has sparked a global movement demanding their safety. Leaders, activists, and authors are urging Australia to offer the athletes asylum rather than send them home to possible punishment.
Mexico is joining a global movement to protect one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures from factory farming. A new bill could shut down the Western hemisphere's only known octopus farm and set a powerful precedent for animal welfare.
Indonesia is introducing thoughtful age restrictions for social media that protect children without banning them entirely. The country joins a global movement to make digital spaces safer for young people.
A sociologist's research in the 1970s proved Houston placed toxic landfills in Black neighborhoods, sparking a global movement for environmental justice. His work has changed laws, protected communities, and turned 18 books worth of data into real action.
Sixty countries now let people browse the web using their own alphabets instead of just English letters. A global movement called Universal Acceptance is pushing to make Arabic, Chinese, and other scripts work everywhere online by 2025.
In waters where leopard sharks had nearly vanished, a Thai conservation project is releasing captive-bred shark pups into the ocean after training them with dedicated "shark nannies." The effort is part of a global movement to save shark species from extinction.
A global movement born from one woman's vision now connects hundreds of organizations across 75 cities on every continent. They're using an ancient principle to tackle modern challenges from poverty to terrorism.
More than a century after British forces looted precious artifacts from Benin City, Cambridge University is finally sending them home. The return marks a major victory in the global movement to restore Africa's cultural heritage.
A global movement invites families to disconnect from digital devices for 28 days this February. The initiative aims to help parents and kids build healthier, more intentional relationships with technology.
Forty years ago, a simple beach cleanup idea launched a global movement that has mobilized 19 million volunteers across 155 countries. Congress just honored the International Coastal Cleanup's stunning achievement of removing over 400 million pounds of trash from our oceans and waterways.
Oman just became the 61st country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global movement for peaceful space exploration. The Middle Eastern nation is building its space program with new satellites and even a spaceport on the horizon.
France is joining a global movement to protect young minds from social media's impact. President Macron announced fast-tracked legislation to ban platforms like Instagram and TikTok for children under 15, with schools getting phone-free zones too.
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