Meet Sia Domkundwar, 16, whose burn survivors' guide reaches 10 hospitals
Sia Domkundwar, a 16-year-old from Pune, developed The Glow Guide to assist burn and acid attack survivors. The resource includes information on everyday self-care and personal care topics. Conversations with survivors informed the guide's approach to address individual needs and experiences. The Glow Guide is now being shared through the Chhanv Foundation in hospitals across India. Sia's project highlights the importance of practical support post-medical treatment for survivors.
A drug, custom-made in The Hague, for 7 kids in India
Scottish man fights to keep badger cub he rescued from starvation
[FRIENDS OF KOREA] How one Peace Corps Volunteer helped deaf Koreans find their voice
As I trudged across Sinchon Rotary and up the steep walkway to Severance Hospital, I kept repeating to myself a phrase from a childhood story about a train engine: “I think I can, I think I can.” It was a bitter cold winter morning in 1969. Today was the day that I was to come to the hospital and show the doctors in the ear, nose and throat section of the hospital that I could, indeed, get a deaf child to speak. Only days earlier, I had arrived in Korea to volunteer for the Peace Corps at age 23
UP teen calls child helpline to stop her marriage to 25-yr-old Saudi Arabia-based man
A 16-year-old girl in Ballia intervened to stop her arranged marriage to a 25-year-old man. The girl contacted the Child Helpline, revealing her underage status and impending wedding. Officials, accompanied by local police, assisted in counseling her family regarding the legal ramifications of child marriage. After discussions, both families agreed to cancel the wedding and signed undertakings to comply with the law.
Her school principal told her football wasn’t for girls – she’s now a doctor for a top women’s club in England
From treating injuries on the pitch to making tough calls about when players can return to action, Singaporean doctor Bethany Koh has provided medical cover at more than 60 women’s football matches in England, including for Chelsea FC Women.
Elephant calf with genetic bone disorder to be flown from Keralam to Gujarat’s Vantara for specialised treatment
18-month-old calf, which is unable to stand or walk, has been shifted from Kodanad elephant centre to a specially arranged animal ambulance with the help of a crane and 10-12 people, before being taken to Kochi airport for a chartered flight to Jamnagar, accompanied by veterinary experts, say officials
Proud as a peacock: bird that broke into Brisbane home reunited with owners
Hex was found in an Alexandra Hills home last week admiring himself in the bathroom mirror. Since then, a whole-of-suburb search has been under way Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A pet peacock that went on the run after breaking into a Brisbane couple’s house has been reunited with its owners after a week-long chase and a brush with death. Alexandra Hills couple Geoff and Delwyn Ballantyne went out for a coffee last week and returned to find Hex the peacock admiring
Texas teen died in car fire; parents' foundation awards $67,000 to 67 people
Tragedy struck when 18-year-old student Kenli Riney died in a highway accident in Texas, with the Argote family making valiant attempts to save her. To commemorate her spirit, they founded the Kenli Foundation, which offers scholarships to young individuals showing courage and kindness. Additionally, they introduced the Argote Award Scholarship to recognize and reward the remarkable bravery of those who come to the aid of others.
Hawaii's tree snails return to wild after 33 years, with just 11 left in 1991
After years of dedicated conservation work, the O‘ahu tree snail has made a triumphant return to Hawaii's stunning Ko‘olau Mountains. Since rescuing the last of the species in 1991 and breeding them to over 1,000 individuals, conservationists have created a safe habitat that shields them from invasive threats. Despite this success, the long-term survival of these snails remains uncertain, necessitating continuous monitoring and further breeding efforts.
Class 12 student starts women-only running club, raises Rs 8L for streetlights
With the launch of RunX, Kridha Gupta aimed to establish a safe running community for women in Ambala. As memberships surged, the group pivoted towards campaigns for enhanced public safety and lighting. Their proactive community engagement led to successful fundraising for streetlights, alongside productive dialogues with local governance. Additionally, Kridha's initiative included educational workshops for students, illustrating how collective actions can foster substantial community growth.
Zac Brown's Georgia camp farm feeds children, supports veterans and families
Founded by Zac Brown in 2011, Camp Southern Ground is a beacon of inclusivity for children and veterans. Spanning 400 acres, its campus includes an organic farm that not only provides nutritious meals but also offers educational initiatives. Over the years, Camp Southern Ground has evolved to enhance support for military families, using a rounded approach that fosters personal growth through food, outdoor activities, and community engagement.
Wrong orders part of the fun at Japan restaurant staffed by seniors with dementia
NUMAZU, Shizuoka -- A one-day trial run of a restaurant staffed by elderly people with dementia opened in this central Japan city on Nov. 1, with orga
'Australia's loneliest echidna' no longer solo after trail-cam discoveries
At first there was just one, now new trail camera footage from Tasmania's Lungtalanana/Clarke Island has shown multiple echidnas survived a near-island-wide bushfire in 2014, exciting conservationists.
Teacher Ruth Foster revived a B.C. creek as a salmon spawning ground
Half a century later, an initiative that began as a high school club has educated generations of students and nurtured countless hatchlings
Boy George offers friendship and 80s hits to appreciative Tel Aviv audience
Culture Club singer embraced at first of two shows in Israel, where such visits from star performers have become a rarity; crowd sings along to 'We Will Dance Again' honoring Nova survivors
Gaza turns its rubble into power with homemade wind turbines
Former engineering student makes use of scrap metal and salvaged debris to provide electricity for charging phones and running lights, and fans for families still living in tents
Vašek donated bone marrow to his brother, postponed driving school because of it
Eighteen-year-old Václav Kuna donated bone marrow to his sick brother and his story won one of the categories in the Children's Deed of the Year poll.
Five-year-old grandson handed a trapped grandmother a phone and let the guards in
When the grandmother got stuck in the basement in Brno's Královo Pole due to exhaustion, her five-year-old grandson handed her a mobile phone and then opened the door for the guards. Brno City Police described that the grandmother was unharmed.
Young royal eagle fell from nest, protectors returned it back
Protectors from the protected landscape area Soutok in South Moravia found a young royal eagle that had fallen from the nest and returned it back. According to experts, it has a rather high chance of growing up.
Almería donate ticket revenue to late Jesús de Miguel’s family
Spanish club UD Almería will donate all ticket sales revenue from their home match against CD Tenerife to support the family of the late Jesús de Miguel. Read More: https://punchng.com/almeria-donate-ticket-revenue-to-late-jesus-de-miguels-family/
Being Heumann review – stirring biopic of a pioneering disability rights campaigner
Heartfelt real-life drama follows the late activist whose groundbreaking struggle helped build a rainbow alliance with gay action groups and the Black Panthers The remarkable story of the late US disability rights campaigner and wheelchair user Judy Heumann – pronounced “human” – is the subject of this heartfelt if Hollywoodised story from director and co-writer Sian Heder, based on Heumann’s own 2020 memoir of the same title. In the lead is British actor Ruth Madeley , who has spina bifida and
Morgado Golf provides over 1,700 meals to Portimão firefighters
Morgado Golf & Country Club has once again supported the Portimão Volunteer Firefighters during the wildfire season, providing 1,730 meals to crews stationed near Porto de Lagos between June 15
Families in Portugal invited to welcome international students for Christmas
Families living in Portugal are being invited to open their homes to international students this Christmas, as part of an initiative aimed at ensuring young people studying abroad do not
VIDEO: Oshoala gifts ex-coach brand new car
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has gifted her former grassroots coach, Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa of FC Robo, a brand new Toyota Highlander for his role Read More: https://punchng.com/video-oshoala-gifts-ex-coach-brand-new-car/
Andhra Police rescue 22 persons trapped in floodwaters
Miracle Recovery Sees Seabirds Reclaim Former Colony After Avian Flu Wiped Them Out
In nothing short of a miracle, a colony of seabirds in England multiplied from 0 to 756 in just 3 years. As everyone learns in school, 0 times anything is still 0, but these breeding sandwich tern pairs moved into the colony on England’s south coast after the previous population was wiped out by avian …
Students fill football field with 113 tons of food to help needy families; video
Hundreds of students filled an American football field with more than 113 tons of food to help needy families in the United States. The initiative took place at Howell High School, in New Jersey, on October 25, and turned the school's field into a veritable sea of yellow bags full of supplies. The …
Restaurant brings crib for baby to sleep next to parents and gesture is applauded on social media; video
What a great idea. A restaurant brought a crib for the baby of a father who was standing, with the child sleeping in his arms, and surprised the customers with the gesture. The father had gone to lunch with his family in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná. Suddenly a waiter from Jardim da Cerveja appears with …
Villagers hand over young orangutan to conservation officials: BKSDA
A four-year-old female orangutan found beside a village road in Central Kalimantan has been handed over to conservation ...
Three lions have the most beautiful reaction to a man singing a Guns N’ Roses song to them
"What a beautiful interaction to witness.”
The Montana Ranch Where Autistic People Are Wranglers and Guides
The staff at Erik’s Ranch & Retreats has a saying: Sheets, towels and lives changed daily. Erik’s Ranch is a guest retreat where autistic people are concierges, guides, wranglers, cooks and more. Located on 230 acres of pristine pasture and wilderness near Livingston, Montana, the ranch is less than...
Rescued and adopted dog returns to pet shop where he was cared for and throws a big party; video
The most beautiful reunion! The dog Chico Guedes, who was rescued from the streets of Guarujá, on the coast of São Paulo, returned to the pet shop where he was treated and adopted – this time for a royal bath – and threw a big party upon seeing the friends who took care of him again. He recognized the two of them, ran to …
‘Curious George’ creators escaped Nazis during WWII on bicycles, carrying original manuscripts
H. A. and Margret Rey, the husband-and-wife duo behind the beloved monkey, couldn't leave their adorable creation behind.
Texas elementary school to be named after a janitor who served students for 39 years
"It's an honor that I never thought in my lifetime I would have seen," she said.
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