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. How One Woman Is Transforming Chennai’s Terraces Into Urban Forests

   In the heart of the bustling city of Chennai, India, S. Veeralakshmi's rooftop garden is more than just a picturesque green space; it's a personal manifesto urging a return to sustainable roots. With over 500 plants flourishing above the city streets, her sanctuary underscores a simple yet profound philosophy: "Grow what you eat, eat what you grow." This creed has evolved beyond her own terrace,...

2. Music Eases Pain. Now, Science Is Proving It.

   What if a familiar tune could ease your pain or lift your spirits? At University Hospitals in Cleveland, music therapy is doing just that. Director Seneca Block shares how music reduces pain perception by 20%, working in harmony with traditional treatments. "We're here to make the person's experience better," he says. Music isn't just a distraction; it's a time-tested healer, tapping into brain...

3. Unlikely Besties: After 97-year-old Man Crashed Into Her Car, They Became Friends

   Amidst the metallic crunch of a fender bender, a bond unexpectedly blossomed between Destiny Smith and a 97-year-old stranger, Jim. Jim, having rear-ended Smith's car, revealed himself to be a man adrift-without insurance, a license, or nearby kin. Concerned for his well-being as he swerved home alone, Smith's heart tugged at the seams of her own soul. "He's outlived a lot of his family members....

4. Why He Turned Down the Chance to Become One of Australia’s Richest People

   In a world where riches often eclipse values, Jeffrey Lee stands as a testament to the profound, unwavering bond between land and identity. As the sole custodian of Koongarra, Lee faced the tantalizing lure of a $5 billion uranium deposit but chose instead to shield his heritage, whispering to a Parisian committee, "I want to ensure that the traditional laws, customs...stay the same as when they...

5. The News Show Made By and For People With Learning Disabilities

   In Norway, a groundbreaking TV station called TV Bra challenges the status quo by offering a platform for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities to report the news, granting them the visibility often denied by mainstream media. Born from the vision of Camilla Kvalheim, the station's wholly unique format allows it to address a gap often unfilled by traditional channels,...

6. Dry Cleaner Gives Away His Services to Unemployed Folks Headed to Job Interviews: ‘Just Pay it Forward’

   Ali Shirkhodaei immigrated to the United States in 1986. He started a successful dry-cleaning business in Silicon Valley. Ali wanted to fulfill “his long-held ambition to infuse his career with acts of kindness.” He found a way by offering free cleaning to any customer who was unemployed, and preparing for a job interview. He says about five to ten people take advantage of his offer...

7. You Are Not Alone. I Will Listen.

   Across Canada's vast landscapes, Paul Jenkinson -- armed with two chairs and a sign declaring, "You are not alone. I will listen" -- embarks on his listening tour, inviting strangers to share their stories. A retired social worker from Nova Scotia, Jenkinson draws upon decades of personal trials, like the profound grief of losing a daughter, and offers empathy without judgment. "People are the...

8. How a Near Stranger Saved My Life

   By 19, Angela's world had crumbled beneath the weight of addiction, homelessness, and a broken family. Anchored in despair, she found a glimmer of hope in Joanne, a near stranger whose unyielding compassion offered her a lifeline. "Come and stay at my house. I'll look after you and we're going to get you into rehab," Joanne declared, seeing not a "homeless junkie," but a spirit yearning for...

9. How Forgiveness Changes You and Your Brain

   A long-term study on forgiveness shows that “forgiving activates structures and pathways in the brain that improve resilience and social connection more broadly, and empower you to step beyond painful experiences in an energized, motivated, and connected way.” Forgiving is not condoning or endorsing, nor is it necessarily reconciling or meaningfully connecting with a person who...

10. Strangers Team Up To Save Wild Horses Trapped In Deep Mud Pit

    Friends of the Heber Wild Horses formed out of love for the wild horses that are free to roam on thousands of acres in Arizona. They listen to the horses, and monitor for signals and signs as to their wellbeing. So, when a message arrived, "Need help. Horse drowning in mud," they sprang into action. When they arrived, a couple had freed a young foal, and had begun working to rescue a mare....