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. He Quit His Job to Start a Nonprofit to Pick Up Trash Across the City

   Juan Eduardo Naula moved to Los Angeles for a job opportunity that turned out to be a scam. Obviously, he was disheartened. He began picking up trash from the streets, and found it therapeutic. Juan even built receptacles for the neighborhood. He took a new job, but soon quit in order to pick up trash, relying on donations and people to keep his operation going, while inspiring others to clean...

2. 8 Active Ingredients of Tai Chi

   Often coined as "meditation in motion," the ancient art of tai chi offers more than just a workout; it’s a journey into self-awareness, intention, and interconnectedness. Peter M. Wayne, Harvard Medical School's Bernard Osher Associate Professor, illuminates eight core principles that balance body, mind, and spirit, fostering resilience in the chaos of everyday life. Picture yourself,...

3. Denver Neurosurgeon Performs Rare Surgery to Help Former Paramedic Walk His Daughter Down the Aisle

   In 1995, paramedic Russell McKeehan’s ambulance driver fell asleep and rolled the vehicle. The resulting injury eventually left him paralyzed from the neck down. After accommodating his disabilities, he sought a surgical intervention from neurosurgeon Dr. Scott Falci. In what some called a miracle, he regained the ability to use his arms and legs. Later, he was in another auto accident in...

4. Omaha Rallies Behind Local Chef, Turning His Food Truck Dream Into Reality

   Omaha chef Jeremy McCoy dreamed of sharing his love of cooking with as many people as possible by owning a food truck. Recently, as a street vendor, he offered an Omaha Police Lieutenant a plate of food while he was patrolling nearby. “That small act sparked a friendship and showed me how food can break down barriers and bring people together. It reminded me why I love doing this: food has...

5. This Mom’s Cookie Business Is Changing Lives For Adults With Autism

   When her autistic son was only six years old, Kelly Castro learned how extremely limited job opportunities are for adults on the spectrum. That awareness and watching her son enjoy making cookies led her and her husband to start Carson’s Cookie Dough employing differently abled adults. It has grown from selling raw cookie dough into a bakery shipping cookies nationwide. They also showcase...

6. Unseen Impact: One Man's Vision

   Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar’s journey from a small village in Karnataka to becoming a beacon for thousands of disabled individuals in India is nothing short of inspiring. Blinded at six months due to illness, he refused to let his disability define him. Despite initial setbacks, his tenacity led to the founding of the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, which has empowered over 35,000...

7. How Bringing an Indigenous Creation Story to Life Can Induce Awe

   A Blackfoot creation story, Ani to pisi human spiderweb, passed down to Elder Roy Bear Chief, emphasizes interconnectedness and interrelatedness. To better understand it, 300 people at Mount Royal University in Canada joined together to enact a Human Spiderweb. People related what it was like to be in a shared experience: “the beating of the drums as we moved in unison, our motions guided...

8. Turtle Champions: 36 Years Strong

   In Chennai, India, a dedicated group known as the Students’ Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) spends their nights on the beach, protecting the vulnerable olive ridley turtles from threats like poaching and habitat destruction. They walk 14 kilometers each night during the nesting season, securing turtle eggs and ensuring the hatchlings safely reach the sea. "The tracks created by...

9. How an Oil Spill in Mauritius Led to a Farming Revolution

   When a devastating oil spill spewed into the ocean off the coast of Mauritius in July 2020, it wiped out not only sea life but also entire lines of work dependant on the sea. But Sandy Monrose and a team of fishing families alchemized the devastation into a new possibility. After months of ocean clean-up, Monrose met with a multinational company that runs an “agri-hub” for farming...

10. How One Photographer Captures the Glory of Birds in Flight

    As a child, Catalan photographer Xavi Bou walked with his grandfather around the town where he grew up. His grandfather encouraged him to pay attention to birds and migration routes. As he matured, so did his interest until, “One day I wondered what types of trails the birds would leave in the sky if that were possible. That is when I imagined those lines that would appear in the sky. I...