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Woman Builds 40-Person All-Female Workshop During Pandemic
Acts of Kindness16h ago

Woman Builds 40-Person All-Female Workshop During Pandemic

When COVID-19 hit, Seema Chhaparia started stitching sacred garments from her home in Mathura, India. Three years later, she runs a thriving workshop employing 40 women who craft traditional deity clothing.

YourStory India2 min read
Beijing to Pyongyang Train Returns After 6 Years
Global News1d ago

Beijing to Pyongyang Train Returns After 6 Years

For the first time since 2020, a passenger train is connecting the Chinese and North Korean capitals, marking a quiet but meaningful step toward rebuilding neighborly ties. The 24-hour journey signals hope for renewed people-to-people connections after years of pandemic isolation.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Noida Man Builds LED Company After Pandemic Job Loss
InnovationFeb 21

Noida Man Builds LED Company After Pandemic Job Loss

When COVID-19 shook his career, Brajmohan Kushwaha turned uncertainty into opportunity by launching his own LED lighting business. One year in, his small manufacturing company now employs six people and aims to double its revenue.

YourStory India2 min read
Class of 2020 Turns Lost Graduation Into Comedy Gold
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

Class of 2020 Turns Lost Graduation Into Comedy Gold

Four years after COVID canceled their ceremonies, the Class of 2020 is healing through humor. Their self-aware TikTok jokes about "never graduating" have become a viral sensation that's helping an entire generation laugh through shared loss.

Fast Company1 min read
Alabama Leads Nation in Post-Pandemic Student Recovery
SolutionsFeb 12

Alabama Leads Nation in Post-Pandemic Student Recovery

Alabama has become the national leader in helping students catch up after pandemic learning losses, posting the strongest math recovery gains in America. The state's focus on reading mastery, attendance, and accountability is now being called a model for the rest of the country.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
Chef Writes 550-Page Japanese Cookbook With Zero Photos
InnovationJan 28

Chef Writes 550-Page Japanese Cookbook With Zero Photos

A chef who lost his job during the pandemic turned his passion into a massive encyclopedia of Japanese cooking—with no pictures or recipes. Keita Wojciechowski's unique approach celebrates culinary knowledge for knowledge's sake.

Japan Times3 min read
School District Boosts Reading Scores 32% in One Year
SolutionsJan 28

School District Boosts Reading Scores 32% in One Year

A New York school district partnered with an education company and watched sixth-grade reading proficiency jump from 36% to 68% in just one year. The remarkable turnaround has earned them national recognition after pandemic learning losses left some subjects at just 50% proficiency.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Punjab Couple Turns 2.5 Acres Into $250K Food Empire
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Punjab Couple Turns 2.5 Acres Into $250K Food Empire

A farming family in India went from surviving day to day on vegetable sales to processing 200 tonnes of produce annually and employing dozens. Their secret? Turning pandemic losses into a homemade pickle business that now supplies multiple states.

Indian Express3 min read