Ecatepec, Mexico, is a hot spot for violence against women. Manuel Amador is helping students push back against the idea that鈥檚 the way it has to be.
Spurred by a love of blue-footed boobies, two brothers help fund research on the iconic birds from the Gal谩pagos Islands.
Meet Robin Hood, Chicago鈥檚 activist minister helping shield African American seniors from mortgage fraud.
A program that has taught mothers in 16 countries was created by Edit Schlaffer to help women whose children are being recruited by extremists.
When she created the first 鈥淎frobirding鈥� group 15 years ago, Sherry Williams helped broaden and diversify a pastime known for its narrow demographics.
SailBlind has helped hundreds of blind people onto the water. The sailing program has even produced crews that race internationally.
Environmental activist William Amanzuru鈥檚 network, Friends of Zoka, is determined to push back against illegal logging and deforestation in Uganda.
Pennsylvania nonprofit pairs dogs with inmates. The goal is to help participants land a full-time job within 90 days of their release.
A New Hampshire civil rights advocate resurfaces hidden stories of African Americans. Her work helps dispel the myth that slavery didn't exist in the North.
Pushpa Nagaraj has volunteered as a scribe for hundreds of students with visual impairments in India, helping them navigate an exam-based system.
A cafe in Seattle doubles as a refuge for those in recovery from addiction. It鈥檚 part of a nationwide network serving around 1,500 people a month.
Marvin DeJear鈥檚 Evelyn K. Davis Center shows that social service organizations can strengthen whole communities 鈥� one person at a time.
Amanda Simpson and Stathis Katsarelias have given up almost everything to care for Skyrian horses on the island of Sk铆ros.
The nonprofit Grimm & Co. boosts literacy skills at its store and in schools, serving close to 3,000 children a year in Rotherham, England.
Sometimes art allows people to see in a fresh way. Tonika Johnson鈥檚 project has done that by connecting opposite sides of a long-segregated city.
When we think of refugees, we often think of hardship and dependency. One refugee鈥檚 story turns that perception on its head.
Women鈥檚 health, education, and power are still advancing in Afghanistan. This midwife has opened doors to play a valuable role.
To address part of the homeless challenge, Doniece Sandoval started Lava Mae, a nonprofit that provides mobile showers.
Little Steps Community Daycare in rural Georgia has transformed the lives of children, parents, and senior volunteers.
Patricia Mercado S谩nchez left a lucrative job to found a news site for Mexican migrants, which she says brings her 鈥渃loser to the people.鈥�
At Hopeworks, Dan Rhoton helps at-risk youths find opportunity by coupling coding and computer training with life readiness coaching.
As nationalist and anti-Europe voices have gained strength, the R枚ders have organized pro-Europe rallies that encourage political participation.
He left Liberia for his safety and won the Goldman Environmental Prize fighting for land rights 鈥� and against governments and big corporations.
In Bangalore, India, a startup called TrashCon made a machine that helps manage waste by sorting mixed trash.
Mark Horvath's videos help people understand homelessness. He's reached hundreds of thousands of viewers and sparked local volunteering efforts.
