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Beyoncé's BeyGood foundation just gave $50,000 to In a Perfect World, a youth nonprofit that's already impacted 50,000 young people across eight countries. The grant arrives as schools face budget cuts, letting the organization expand its leadership programs to hundreds more students who need support.
A carpenter's heartfelt nomination secured £1,500 for Adam's Light, a charity delivering mental health workshops to young people across the UK. The donation will help the organization reach more schools with its life-saving message.
A flower breeding company turned garden beauty into half a million dollars for charities over seven years. Their latest donation helps teens facing family hardships afford college.
Ghana is launching a major project to honor the unsung heroes who shaped the nation, from the farmer who introduced cocoa to freedom fighters who won independence. The initiative aims to inspire future generations ahead of the country's 100th anniversary in 2057.
Larry Johnson, brother of NBA legend Magic Johnson, shared his journey from addiction to recovery with Michigan high school students. His organization Brotherhood Against Drugs now helps young people make better choices.
A community event is proving that kids' relationship with technology doesn't have to mean passive scrolling. Kids Tech Day is giving young people hands-on experience building, coding, and creating instead of just consuming.
Malaysia just secured over half a billion dollars to transform its pineapple industry using smart farming technology instead of more land. The country is developing innovations like natural pineapple sweeteners and teaching students to grow crops in bags.
K-pop singer Sung Han-bin celebrated three years since his debut by donating $66,300 to help disadvantaged youth pursue their dreams. The ZEROBASEONE leader partnered with Good Neighbors to fund scholarships and career education for teens facing financial hardship.
Ten talented high school musicians across Long Island just received $1,000 scholarships to pursue their dreams in music and performing arts. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame broke records this year with the highest number of applicants they've ever seen.
A corporate training company celebrating 30 years in Malaysia chose to skip the gala dinner and teach underserved youth AI skills instead. Over 13,000 people have already learned through the program, with 116 more graduating this month.
Nigeria's tech agency just teamed up with Meta to teach millions of young people how to stay safe on the internet. The partnership will bring digital safety lessons directly into schools nationwide.
High schoolers in Worcester, Massachusetts can now train for careers in solar, HVAC, and climate science through a new after-school program that comes with real industry certifications. It's part of a statewide push to prepare students for some of the fastest-growing jobs in the economy.