Daily Good

DailyGood.org is a website dedicated to sharing positive and uplifting news stories from around the world. Its mission is to foster a sense of hope, inspiration, and connection by highlighting acts of kindness, human resilience, and progress in areas such as social justice, environmental sustainability, and personal growth. The platform curates stories that often go unnoticed in mainstream media, focusing on the "good" happening in communities globally.

In terms of its relationship to providing uplifting news, DailyGood serves as a counterbalance to the often negative and sensationalist narratives prevalent in traditional news outlets. By delivering content that emphasizes compassion, innovation, and collective well-being, it encourages readers to engage with the world in a more constructive and optimistic way. The site also offers newsletters and other resources to help people stay informed about positive developments and to inspire action toward creating a better world. Through this focus, DailyGood fosters a community of individuals committed to celebrating humanity's potential for good.

1. Why You Are Not as Selfish as You Think

   Recent research challenges the age-old notion that humans are inherently selfish, suggesting instead that altruism may be an intrinsic trait. Instances such as the re-evaluation of the 'bystander effect' indicate a greater likelihood for people to prioritize others' safety in emergencies. Studies also show that altruistic behavior is often an intuitive response rather than a calculated decision....

2. Soap's Second Life

   In a world seemingly awash with waste, the discarded remnants of hotel soap find renewal and purpose through innovative minds like Samir Lakhani, who witnessed a Cambodian mother's desperate improvisation of using laundry powder to bathe her child. The stark reality that 2.3 billion people lack basic handwashing facilities shines a harsh light on the importance of something as simple as soap,...

3. Senegal's Triumph Over Trachoma

   In a shining beacon of hope for public health, Senegal has been validated by the WHO for eliminating trachoma, a disease that has plagued its citizens for over a century, and was confirmed in the 1980s and 90s as a major cause of blindness. With the implementation of the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy, which includes surgery, antibiotics, facial cleanliness, and improved water access, Senegal...

4. Trying to Keep Your Brain Young? New Study Finds These Lifestyle Changes Help.

   A new study has unveiled the ultimate playbook to keeping your brain sharp as you age. The POINTER study, involving over 2,100 US participants in their sixties and seventies with sedentary lifestyles, reveals that a powerful mix of diet, exercise, and brain training can help roll back the cognitive clock. Participants who embraced an intensive regimen including aerobics, a Mediterranean diet,...

5. A Sequoia Forest Grows in Detroit

   David Milarch is proof that one person can make a big difference in the world. He clones redwoods like giant sequoias in unorthodox yet inviting places to save them from extinction. They now grow in 55 U.S. cities. That wasn’t enough for David. His vision is ambitious and global: “I think it could reverse climate change.” He has a special project in his hometown of Detroit...

6. What Does India’s Jugaad Culture Reveal About Sustainable Living?

   In a world moving at breakneck speed, where convenience cuts craftsmanship, there exists a timeless culture of repair, reuse, and reinvention deeply woven into the fabric of India. From the cobblers in Lucknow carefully mending soles with a "hathoda" and "sui," to Jaipur's artisanal printing presses leaving a smaller carbon footprint, these timeless trades stand resilient against a tide of...

7. How Hope Helps Us Build a Meaningful Life

   A new study, published in the journal Emotion, underscores the pivotal role hope plays in crafting a meaningful life. Researchers found that more than just a vague sense of well-being, hope is crucial in shaping our perception of life's significance. Through surveys involving over 900 participants, the study found a strong correlation between feelings of hope and perceived meaning in life,...

8. Broken Things to Bold Ideas: Edinburgh’s Festival of Repair

   In the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, the International Book Festival returns with a theme as old as time yet as urgent as the morning news: "Repair." This year, the festival becomes a crucible for "mending what's broken-in society, the environment and ourselves," as Festival CEO Jenny Niven eloquently explains. With 641 writers from 35 countries, the event is a tapestry of voices weaving tales...

9. Adoption in the Animal Kingdom

   Marat, a foal, was born as a result of a “decades-long commitment to saving the endangered Przewalski’s horse, which over the last 15 years has progressed remarkably well.” However, he became critically ill, and had to be transferred to a medical center. The separation led his mother to reject him – “a behavior not uncommon among wild horses after separation.”...

10. World Champion of Doing Nothing

    In a world constantly buzzing with activity, a unique competition challenges participants to do absolutely nothing for 90 minutes. Born from the creativity of Korean artist Woopsyang in 2014, the Space-Out competition advocates for a break from relentless productivity. Over the hour and a half, dozens of contestants work hard to do nothing; they aspire to win by being the one with the steadiest...