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In Country Plagued By Religious Violence, Mosque Was Built Next Door to a Church – and They Are Thriving
Despite surrounding communities being plagued by violence, this church and mosque were built next to each other – and they are thriving.
Africa’s ‘Homegrown Philanthropy’ is Rising, Creating Self-Sufficiency for a New Generation
The Lesson: The decorated psychologist Steven Pinker outlined in his recent book, Enlightenment Now, a convincing case that the world is far better off...
Campaign to Get ‘Peacebuilding’ in Dictionaries is Gaining Traction
There are plenty of modern words and slang terms that have been added to dictionaries – but not the word for building international peace.
Tea Company Exchanges Fair Trade Status For Giving Back Directly to their Farmers
This article was submitted to GNN by one of our readers.
Tiesta Tea's co-founders and marketing director just got back from installing a water well...
Guy Transforms Man He Thought Was Online Scammer into Village Saint by Sending Him $30 Camera
We're all familiar with the messages used by internet scammers to get money from unsuspecting people thousands of miles away. So, when Ben Taylor...
This Group is Encouraging Muslims and Christians to Find Peace
In recent years, these Christian and Muslim communities have endured sparking tensions – but one group is helping them to understand each other instead.
Woman Meets Her Internet Scammer, Helps Him Give Up Crime, and Pays for His College
Even though Maria Grette was scammed out of thousands of dollars due to a man's conniving internet plot, she still became his friend – and his...
Here Are Your Ten Favorite Acts of Kindness from 2016
2016 may have had some rocky moments, but these 10 inspiring acts of compassion will pull on your every heartstring.
French Media Refuses to Glorify Terrorists, Bans Sensational Photos
Some French media outlets are refusing to publish or air photos of terrorists involved in recent attacks across the world as a way to...
A Wave of Kindness in Orlando Lightens the Pain of Mass Shooting
The worst shooting of its kind in U.S. history has brought out the best in thousands of people across Orlando, Florida — with businesses...
With ISIS Gone, Kurdish Lady Promises to Only Wear Red the Rest of Her Life
As the "Islamic State" known as ISIS retreats, there has been a steady advance of bright colors on the streets of Syrian cities and...
Global Terrorist Attacks Down 13 Percent in 2015
The State Department reported Thursday the number of terror-related attacks around the world dropped by 13 percent in 2015.
Additionally, the annual report measured a...
Abducted School Girl Rescued From Boko Haram, 97 Others Saved
Nigerian Special Forces Thursday cleared an area held by the terrorist group Boko Haram and rescued 97 women and children that were being held...
Muslims Pitch in to Help Catholic Neighbors Rebuild Church Destroyed in Storm
When monsoon rains washed away a small Catholic church in Pakistan, Muslim neighbors were quick to help the minority’s congregation rebuild.
There are only eight...
Abused Kenyan Girls To Live in Castle Thanks To Crowdfunding By One Mom
These young women could not contain their joy upon hearing that strangers had contributed more than enough money necessary for their care and housing.
US Navy Rescues Shipwrecked Survivors Who Spell Out ‘Help’ On Beach (LOOK)
The U.S. Navy rescued three men after spotting their message on a beach spelling out “HELP” with palm leaves on the uninhabited island of...
3-Legged Dog Awarded Highest Military Honor For Bravery
Even our military dogs deserve happy endings – and Lucca the German shepherd is guaranteed a good one.
In Historic U.S. Ruling, Sikh Army Officer Can Keep Beard, Turban
A decorated army officer is now officially permitted to wear a religious beard and turban in uniform thanks to a military ruling last week.
Foster Father of 50,000 Gives Back After Growing Up in Poverty
Dr. Amporn Wathanavongs sat at his kitchen table with a glass of orange juice while reading the Bangkok Post. The Thai economy was faltering;...
“Paparazzi For Good” Cameras Paid to Catch Average Folks in Acts of Kindness
A sausage-maker is getting paparazzi to refocus their cameras away from celebrities to the real stars of this world — people who do good...