Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
26465 results for "tsimané people"
A star-studded charity gala in London raised £300,000 to support families searching for missing loved ones and fund a new crisis lifeline for vulnerable young people. The event auctioned unique items including shoes worn by Claudia Winkleman on The Traitors and lunch with Sir Stephen Fry.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI launched the country's 28th annual Ramadan food drive, delivering 34,550 tons of groceries to over 4.3 million people in need. The $30 million program prioritizes elderly people, widows, and people with disabilities across 1,304 communities.
The Tsimané people of Bolivia have nearly eliminated dementia through their traditional lifestyle, offering powerful clues about how modern societies could prevent chronic disease. Their secret isn't genetics. It's how they eat, move, and live every day.
Homeless shelters that welcomed pets helped nearly 900 people move into permanent housing. When people don't have to choose between shelter and their animal companions, they're more likely to get the help they need.
The World Health Organization reached 30 million people living through war, disaster, and displacement last year with life-saving healthcare. Now they're launching an ambitious plan to help even more people in 2026.
Jackie Lopez, who lost her arms at age three, is asking people to rethink their "kind" words. The TikTok creator explains why common comments like "I could never" aren't as uplifting as people think.
Scientists just discovered why some people develop serious autoimmune diseases from a common virus while most people stay healthy. The breakthrough could lead to targeted treatments and vaccines that prevent conditions like multiple sclerosis and lupus.
A rare armored mollusk from three miles beneath the ocean got its scientific name from the internet. Over 8,000 people worldwide helped name the deep-sea creature Ferreiraella populi, meaning "of the people."
A transportation planner discovered a simple test for good city design: would people want to take pictures there? His "photo album standard" is helping cities shift from car-focused infrastructure to places where people actually want to spend time.
Peru's new instant payment system is set to bring 1.4 million people into formal banking while adding $376 million to the economy. The technology lets money move between accounts in seconds instead of days, opening financial doors for people long locked out of the system.
China pulled nearly 800 million people out of extreme poverty since 1978, the largest anti-poverty achievement in human history. Now the country enters a new phase focused on keeping people out of poverty and supporting rural communities.
A meditation expert is teaching people a new way to understand and work with anger that builds emotional resilience instead of reactivity. The practice focuses on body sensations rather than racing thoughts to help people respond thoughtfully instead of lashing out.
A former IIT student turned a three-person Zoom yoga session into a daily ritual that now connects 600,000 people across 169 countries. What started as a simple idea now helps 12 million people build healthier lives for less than the cost of a cup of tea.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club turned this year's rugby tournaments into a celebration for everyone, giving over 12,000 people their first chance to experience world-class sports. From students to seniors and people with disabilities, the program made sure no one was left on the sidelines.
British Columbia is expanding job support services to 16 more communities, helping nearly 2,700 people facing complex barriers get personalized help finding work. The program meets people where they are with flexible timelines and wraparound support.
Over 113,000 people across 141 countries are joining together to create a digital photo mosaic of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, one tile at a time. The project, inspired by the Renaissance master's own struggles with finishing work, invites a million people to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Delhi's government just kicked off a five-day campaign to rescue an estimated 300 homeless people from the streets and give them shelter, medical care, and a path to recovery. Teams are scouring all 13 districts to find vulnerable people living on roadsides and in public spaces, with 20 already rescued in the first phase.
Two people with paralysis can now type using only their thoughts at speeds nearly matching smartphone texting, thanks to a breakthrough brain implant. The technology brings life-changing communication within reach for people who've lost the ability to speak or move.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has given 65 million people access to safe, affordable housing. Now they're inviting everyone to help open doors for the 3 billion people still struggling with housing insecurity.
Scientists discovered that cynics are no better at detecting lies than trusting people, but they miss out on better relationships and health. New research reveals how to stay open to humanity without getting duped.
Showing 20 of 26465