Billionaire Offers to Buy Island for Refugees Pouring into Europe
An Egyptian billionaire wants to buy an island in the Mediterranean and create jobs there for up to 200,000 refugees.
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Japan to Provide $17 Million to Afghanistan for Clean Water, Electricity
The government of Japan has pledged $17 million dollars to Afghanistan to provide more people with clean drinking water. Small dams will also be built for creating electricity and water canals to boost agriculture.
New York Students Provide Truckload of Supplies to Schools in Afghanistan
School supplies traveled 7,800 miles from New York to Afghanistan after students from Windsor Central High School collected more than 70 boxes for the children and teachers overseas.
Wal-Mart Pledges $25Mil to Disaster Recovery on Katrina Anniversary
For the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Walmart Foundation will donate $25 million to support organizations that aid in disaster recovery.
Five Percent of Iceland's Population Volunteer to Take in Syrian Refugees
When their government offered to only take in 50 refugees,16,000 Icelanders stepped up and volunteered to host individuals and families in their homes.
Car Dealership's Generosity Makes Her Forget Walmart Insurance Headache
When Walmart accidentally destroyed a businesswoman's delivery truck, a car dealership came to the rescue, outshining the mega-store with generosity.
Fighter Gives Up Stardom to Bring Dignity to the Pygmy People
Professional cage fighter gives up the spotlight and becomes unlikely humanitarian hero to oppressed group in Africa.
Dentist Gives Full, New Smile to Man Who Helps the Homeless
A Texas man who drives a food ambulance around town to feed the homeless now has a reason to break out his smile, rather than hiding it.
Waiter Gets A Beyond-Generous Tip to Pay for Dental Surgery
A Wichita, Kansas diner that has been a hub for kindness and helpfulness changed the life of a smiley waiter who was in dire need of dental care.
This Celebrity Just Granted His 500th Make-A-Wish for Sick Children
This all-star says it's always worth shifting his schedule around to make time for the kids—what a champ!
College French Students Make Their Own Storybooks for Poor Kids in Haiti
A group of Virginia college students has devoted their hearts to creating special children's books for kids in Haiti.
Humans of New York Raises $2M for Humans of Pakistan Living in Bondage
The photographer behind "Humans of New York" wanted to raise $100,000 to help people trapped in "bonded labor" in Pakistan. His fans gave him $2mil instead.
8 Stories of Cops Being Absolutely Awesome in 2015
From coaching little league to handing out gift cards, these officers made us freeze, put our hands above our heads, and applaud their acts of kindness.
UPDATE: "Sidewalk Scholar" Boy Gets Education Paid Through College
The little boy who had to study beneath a streetlight has a new scholarship and enough money to pay education bills for 13 years until he graduates college.
Town Installs Outdoor Refrigerator so Locals Can Feed the Hungry in Spain
A town in Spain created a community refrigerator where people and restaurants can leave leftovers for the hungry.
Barber Gives Free Haircuts to Kids If They Read Stories to Him
An Iowa barber encouraged reading by kids when he offered free haircuts if they would read him a story while they sat in his chair.
Stranger Pays Parking Ticket for Mother Staying with Baby at Hospital
A mother checked her 9-week-old baby out of the hospital to find a parking ticket on her car and a note from a stranger who said she'd paid it.
6-yo Boy Who Lost Both Parents Has New Purpose: Making Strangers Smile (WATCH)
A little boy, tired of being sad, is handing out "rubber duckies and dinosaurs" on the street to make strangers happy. (WATCH)
From Chemo Chair Man Raises $74K Tweeting for Stem Cell Charity
At his first chemo session, a UK man launched a fundraising page to help a charity that recruits stem-cell donors for bone-marrow transplants.
Victoria Police Officer Buys Plane Ticket to Reunite Senior with Family
A British Columbia police officer bought a plane ticket with his credit card for a disoriented senior so that she could be reunited with her family.
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