Kenyan woman's school meal drive grows from 25 to 730,000 children a day
Wawira Njiru's inspiring journey started with a simple goal: to provide meals for just 25 schoolchildren in Kenya. This small effort blossomed into Food4Education, which now delivers over 700,000 meals each day. Through innovative solutions like Tap2Eat, parents can easily contribute to their children's meals. Njiru's ambition is to extend this impactful model beyond Kenya, tackling childhood hunger throughout Africa and enhancing both food security and educational opportunities.
17-year-old builds Rs 1 lakh solar car that runs at 13 paise per km
In a remarkable feat of engineering, 17-year-old Akshit Khera from Gurugram has crafted a solar-powered three-wheeler. This initiative responds to high transportation fees, aiming to transform mobility for struggling families. Budgeting meticulously at Rs 102,536, Akshit worked with local fabricators, planning rigorous testing phases before contemplating broader production. His heart is set on donating the vehicle to a deserving family and contemplating further enhancements.
Millie Bobby Brown says adoption was always her dream, not a second choice
Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her performance in Stranger Things, has joyfully embraced motherhood by adopting two children with partner Jake Bongiovi. For her, adoption has always been a cherished aspiration rather than a fallback to pregnancy. They celebrated the arrival of their first child in August 2025, followed by a second child in September 2026, challenging notions of adoption's traditional role.
Shin Min-a quietly donated $2.7m over 15 years to burn victims and children
Since 2009, South Korean actress Shin Min-a has made a remarkable impact through her charitable donations, amounting to more than 3.7 billion won for various causes. Focusing on aiding burn victims, disadvantaged youth, and disaster-affected areas, her annual contributions of 100 million won reported by the Hallym Burn Foundation could total 1.1 billion won by 2026.
She came to Singapore as a dialysis nurse for two years but stayed for 30 – now 70, she has no plans to retire
Student protests in Myanmar derailed Daw Mi Mi’s academic ambitions and led her to nursing, where she survived a hospital fire and spent 17 years working in the operating theatre. She later moved to Singapore to become a dialysis nurse, caring for thousands of kidney patients here.
He Left Kerala to Teach Poor Children Near the China Border
At the edge of India, one teacher is opening doors to a world of possibilities. Ashqar moved to Arunachal Pradesh through Sunbird Trust and began teaching at NSCBAV Karo in the remote Shi-Yomi district. What started as an opportunity to explore a part of India he knew little about soon became a much bigger commitment. Alongside teaching, he took on responsibilities in teacher training, community engagement, school activities and working closely with parents. Life in this remote region comes with
In 2013 a fan with autism explained to Whoopi Goldberg how her ‘Star Trek’ role transformed his life
In Guinan we trust.
A stranded traveler stepped outside O’Hare for a cigar. He came back with a kitten and a problem.
A delayed trip turned into an unforgettable rescue when a three-week-old stray kitten bolted out of the bushes and adopted him on the spot.
Community Closet event in Itaewon offers free medical check-ups, clothing donations for foreign residents in need
Itaewon Global Village Center will offer free internal medicine check-ups for all foreign residents this Saturday as part of its Community Closet event. The check-ups will cover only seasonal illnesses such as fever, colds, coughs, the flu and related issues, and medicine will be provided free of charge in partnership with CCC AGAPE, a Korean medical service group. Marking its eighth edition, the Community Closet event, held twice a year in spring and autumn, is built around a simple but powerfu
More Than Business: ChinaMarket's "Little Bees" Go the Extra Mile for International Buyers
When a Malaysian buyer experienced a sudden toothache during the Linyi Mall International Buyers Conference in ...
UK bride brings wedding dress to hospital for dance with ailing father
Sinead Jackson's wedding was uniquely touched by bittersweet circumstances as her father, Leslie Healy, was hospitalized only days before the event. Hospital personnel facilitated a heartwarming moment, allowing Sinead to don her wedding dress for a dance with her father. Though Leslie couldn't physically attend, technology enabled him to witness the ceremony.
Cancelled 1,000-meal order led to charity effort; 4m meals donated since
The Migrant Kitchen was born from a cancelled catering order amidst the COVID-19 crisis, initially providing meals to healthcare workers. Over time, it evolved to tackle food insecurity by serving thousands of meals daily to marginalized communities, emphasizing culturally relevant dishes. Employing around 100 individuals, mostly immigrants, it mirrors the community it supports and has expanded its reach beyond New York City into Philadelphia, enhancing emergency meal delivery efforts.
Magic Tree House author donates over 1.2m books to underserved US schools
Elephant calf airlifted from Keralam to Vantara for life-saving treatment
Woman from Mladá Boleslav celebrated her 104th birthday in the air
Jaroslava Koubková from Mladá Boleslav was taken to the clouds by a pilot of the local aviation museum for her 104th birthday, reported Blesk.
Who returns a found item is entitled to a tenth of its value by law
A young woman in Most brought a found handbag containing 100,000 koruna to the police without knowing whose it was. According to the police of the Ústí nad Labem Region, it was returned to its owner in full.
Seven Green Peafowls Finally Released into the Wild, This is Their Condition in Ujung Kulon!
Seven Green Peafowls from the breeding of Jagat Satwa Nusantara were released into the wild on Pulau Handeuleum, Ujung Kulon, after three days of habituation process.
Walking with spirits in Cambodia’s sacred forests
Former loggers and poachers have embraced ancient traditions to promote and protect the Cardamom Mountains’ ever-threatened natural wonders I’m two hours downriver from the Chi Phat community ecotourism camp, in the Koh Kong region of Cambodia, when my phone signal fizzles out completely. It’s dawn and we’re chugging through the snaking Preak Piphot River towards the starting point of a 9-mile (15km) overnight trek into the country’s sacred, spirit-filled Cardamom mountain range. The region, a s
Jonatan Christie donates Asian Games bonus to fire victims
Indonesian badminton player Jonatan Christie has donated his entire Rp1.5 billion (about US$82,800) government bonus ...
Istanbul: When Strangers Pay Your Water Bill
In Istanbul, people are paying the water and gas bills of strangers' households. Over 525,000 bills have already been covered this way. In Turkey, there is a tradition: When buying bread in a bakery, one can pay for an extra loaf and leave it for someone who cannot afford it. In Istanbul, this principle now also applies to water and …
Lucky Bird Found in Storm Drain a Mile From Home After Passing Driver Happens to Spot it Hopping in
A pet budgie that vanished when a storm blew open a kitchen window was found hiding in a storm drain a mile from home. Luna made her great escape from owner Cimberley Frost’s home in Northampton, England when strong winds following Storm Boelo forced open a window and she flew away. But the tiny bird’s …
Doorman receives car from students' parents after 30 years at the same school and cries with emotion; video
A doorman receives a car as a gift after more than 30 years of dedication to the same school and breaks down in tears upon discovering the surprise! Batista, an employee of Escola Espaço Vida, in Fortaleza, Ceará, was honored by parents of students and the school's administration, who joined forces to buy the vehicle. The emotional moment …
Nobody wanted to adopt Nevoeiro because he was aggressive, but the trainer changed everything: video
Nobody wanted to adopt the Rottweiler Nevoeiro because he was aggressive. But the story of this dog, rescued in Cruzeiro, in the interior of São Paulo, had an emotional turnaround! After being found in critical condition, next to the guardian who had died, he received the care of trainer Marcela Barbieri and the team of a center …
Orelhão returns to the streets of BH with free cold water and microwaves for workers, premieres on Tuesday
Good idea and nostalgia together! The famous orelhão is back in BH, more modern and with another functionality: now to offer free cold water and microwaves to workers who spend the day on the streets. The first unit will be inaugurated this Tuesday (10), at 10:30 AM, in Belo Horizonte (MG). And it won't be necessary to pay anything, …
The kindness of strangers: I was crying on a sofa in Ikea. Then a small gesture reminded me that love is possible
Dating as a widow was awkward and I thought a shopping trip would distract me. What it really did was highlight all the couples making homes together Read more in the kindness of strangers series My wonderful husband passed away in 2010. My father died soon after that, and I remember saying to my mother: “We’re both in the same boat now, Mum – both widowed.” She didn’t agree. “No, I’m in my 80s, and you’ve still got half a life to live,” she responded. “Get out there and live it!” Continue readi
She Kept His Coat for 30 Years, Then Finally Found the Boy Who Gave It to Her After Racial Attack
A coat once placed over the shoulders of a young girl whose traditional Korean uniform had been slashed in a racial incident 30 years ago has now been returned to the ‘good Samaritan’ who offered it. Norihisa Koyama was a Japanese high school student at the time of the notorious “hanbok slashing incidents” when he …
Man who raised and released an orphaned otter films her swimming to his kayak for cuddles
Leya's bond with her human rescuer is so beautiful.
Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says
One of the men, Professor Michal Pędziwiatr, when they got to the scene, they treated both the alleged gunman and the police officers.
‘No matter what, he doesn’t quit’: disabled wrestlers draw strength from ring alter egos
Scheme in Derry aims to sow confidence by getting people with learning and physical disabilities into wrestling The music thumped, the lights blazed and from the ring the announcer did a countdown. “Who is ready to rumble?” he roared. The bellows and cheers indicated that the crowd at St Columb’s Hall in Derry on Saturday night was more than ready for the Foyle Rumble, and so began a wrestling extravaganza of heroes and villains in leotards, masks and kneepads. The blend of athleticism and scrip
Kirurgit riensivät ampumapaikalle, sadat luovuttivat verta haavoittuneelle poliisille – Krakovan sankareille kiitosta
Kirurgit Michał Pędziwiatr ja Mateusz Wierdak olivat ampumapaikan läheisyydessä sattumalta. He riensivät auttamaan.
Muslims join Christians to celebrate Kaduna church’s anniversary
Muslims and Christians on Sunday celebrated the 25th anniversary of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna, demonstrating interfaith solidarity and peaceful coexistence. Read More: https://punchng.com/muslims-join-christians-to-celebrate-kaduna-churchs-anniversary/
Silk Radio UK dedicates radiothon proceeds to hurricane-hit Dumfries Primary
Girl who lives near a dumpster has a princess day on her 15th birthday and cries upon seeing a surprise party; video
A girl has a princess day on her 15th birthday and cries with emotion upon discovering a surprise party in the Federal District. Brenda, who lives in a community near a dumpster, celebrated her birthday this Saturday (7), with hair, makeup, nails done, dress, crown, and a photo shoot. The celebration was organized by …
Singaporean of the Year finalist: He is ‘son’ to dying IMH patients with no family
He started the No One Dies Alone programme at IMH in 2019.
Singaporean of the Year finalist: At 90, she still knocks on doors to draw out lonely elderly
Ratnam Periowsamy is the oldest volunteer with Care Corner Singapore’s Project Neighbour Network.
How music is her way of helping seniors find connection, purpose and strength
From looking out for subtle responses to tailoring sessions around individual needs, this music therapist shows how song can support people through long-term care.
Former police officer finds healing on remote station
Tui Keenan traded plans of retiring near a mall to restore native land and reconnect urban youth with their roots.
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