Youth Hailed for Providing Renewable Energy to 10,000 People Without Using Battery, Wind, Sun, or Water
A young man in Sierra Leone has won international prizes for his innovation in energy, with kinetic-electricity creating light for 10,000
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Artist's Joke to His Friends Garners $600,000 for Nigerian Orphanages
Nigerian musician Davido asked friends to give him free money for his birthday, but after receiving $500,000, he sent it all to charity.
‘Bad Dog' Destined to Spend Life in Shelter Catches 150 Poachers in Two Years
A shelter dog without much hope of adoption becomes a hero, helping arrest 150 poachers in less than two years.
First Results of the Great Elephant Census Are In: 'More Positive Than Expected'
The first results from aerial surveys in Africa were released by Zambia and the results are optimistic.
Tenants in Posh Building Help Concierge Raise Money for his Village
Jean Kabre is the concierge and event planner at 101 Constitution — a place full of people focused on power, influence, and Congressional lobbying. But when word got out that Kabre was helping support dozens of family members in his home village in Burkina Faso, the people whom Kabre had come to know as his friends, pitched in at astounding levels.
'Dead' Man Wakes at Funeral
The funeral of a 28-year-old waiter in southern Egypt turned into a celebration when he woke up after being declared dead.
Egyptian Orchestra Spotlights All-Blind Female Musicians
From its musical sounds, it's just like any other professional orchestra. But the assembly of white-veiled Egyptian women in matching black gowns has a startling difference. Every woman in the orchestra is blind. The women in Cairo's Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra first study the songs in braille, memorizing every note on their sheet music. The group has already performed on five continents and in 24 countries.
Reddit Community Helps Machete Victim Defend Kenyan Orphans, Raising $65K in One Day
The online news-sharing community, Reddit, came to the rescue again for member posting a personal appeal. Now, they have raised $65,000 in 24 hours for a defender of an orphanage in Kenya who was attacked by thugs and wanted to build a security wall to protect himself and the children.
Egypt Revolution Hero to Leave Google, Start NGO
Wael Ghonim, the Google executive who became the hero of the Egyptian revolution, on Sunday said he planned to take an extended break from the Internet giant to set up his own NGO in Egypt. He said his technology focused NGO will help fight poverty & foster education in Egypt.
American Couple Opens Orphanage in Tanzania Offering Adoptions Worldwide
Jerry and Tammy Backus moved to Tanzania in 2009 to open an orphanage and help the children find new families. The Falco's Girls Home just made a new video and wanted to share it on the Good News Network.
How Yoga is Transforming a Kenyan City
In Nairobi, the Africa Yoga Project is training HIV+, poor, and disabled citizens to be yoga instructors, creating jobs and changing lives. Most of the 3,000 weekly students are aged 16-30, living on about $2 a day, and many live in Nairobi slums with HIV/AIDS.
Inspired Biker Circumnavigates Africa: Dodging Bullets and Doing Good
Spencer Conway decided to combine his love of motorbikes with his love for Africa by attempting to solo circumnavigate Africa on two wheels —something that no one has ever been able to achieve. He was robbed, attacked and almost killed, butehe finally arrived back home in the UK having raised $43,500 for Save the Children.
Matt Damon is a Bigger Hero than 'Jason Bourne' Off-Screen (Video)
He speeds around the globe in dangerous car chases in the "Bourne" movies, but in real life, Damon chases down the one thing every person needs, but can't always get.
Snapshot Serengeti Lets You Tag "Animal Selfies"
You can help researchers identify animals in millions of wildlife photos at "Snapshot Serengeti."
Son's Last Wish Discovered in Journal, Parents Fulfill it in Africa
After his tragic death, parents find their son's journal and a touching description of what he would do as president. They're making it come true in Africa.
Donated Laptops Are Flying Right Into Laps of African Entrepreneurs
Now you can donate the key for business success to a mom opening an internet café or a repairman needing a better filing system–on the other side of the world.
Amazing Video From the Great Wildebeest Migration of 2015
Every year between June and Oct, millions of wildebeests, gazelles and zebras migrate from the Serengeti to Kenya. Now there is an app that shows live videos.
Why Are There Retrievers With Cheetahs in Zoos Across the US? (WATCH)
A surprising yet affectionate bond between cats and dogs could help save cheetahs from extinction in the wild.
Woman Who Saved 30,000 Children Wins Prize of $1 Million
A woman who saved 30,000 children during Burundi's civil war was awarded with a $1 million humanitarian prize for her work.
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 captive.
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