A Year Ago She Fled The Taliban. Watch Her Finally Get Her Beloved Dog Back.
Since the moment they met, Freshta Siddiqui and Lucky the dog have had each other's backs. Freshta first met the 3-year-old yellow Anatolian shepherd when...
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All In The Family: 3 Generations Of Graduates Bring Home Diplomas Together.
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton |
Nov 13, 2022
There is a level of talent in all families. But for one family in particular, this year was one for the pursuit of excellence. We're...
Read moreGrandma Offers A Warm Welcome To Ukrainian Refugees, One Quilt At A Time.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 27, 2022
A group of Canadian grandmothers are offering Ukrainian refugees a very warm welcome to the Great White North. As Maureen Carr of Carman, Manitoba watched...
Read moreRefugee Sisters Track Down Woman Who Slipped Them $100 And Sweet Note 23 Yrs Ago.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 21, 2022
Do we ever truly forget an act of kindness that left a big impression on our lives? According to sisters Ayda and Vanja Contino, the...
Read moreBrave 11-Yr-Old Ukrainian Travels 600 Miles Alone Before Reuniting With Family.
Kelsey Bjork |
May 15, 2022
As Russian troops attacked the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, Júlia Pisecká had an important decision to make. With her family living just a...
Read moreFrom Trash To Treasure: How Refugees Are Breathing New Life Into Plastic Waste.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 12, 2022
There's no denying the fact that planet Earth has a plastic problem. Each year, humans are producing more and more plastic items, many of which...
Read more15 Inspiring Ways The World Has Rallied To Help The People Of Ukraine
Kelsey Bjork |
Mar 7, 2022
Despite Russian military efforts, Ukraine is staying strong as its citizens continue to fight for their lives and their freedom. Individuals and countries around the...
Read more15 Powerful Photos Of Ukrainian Pets And Their Humans Braving The Storm Together
Kelsey Bjork |
Mar 4, 2022
As Ukraine continues to be bombarded with senseless violence, countless citizens are looking for ways to stay safe by either seeking shelter in their country...
Read more5 Ways We Can Support The People Of Ukraine Right Now
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 2, 2022
In February 2022, the Russian military actively invaded Ukraine, but their citizens are not taking it lying down! Ukrainian military and civilians immediately mobilized to...
Read more“No One Saw It Coming.” Man Steps In To Revive Small Town’s 136-Yr-Old Paper.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jan 30, 2022
With the continuous rise of digital news, the novelty of traditional newspapers is fading, even in places where their main source of local news comes...
Read moreWhen He Was 9 This Pilot Fled Afghanistan. Now He’s Helping Other Refugees To Safety!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 10, 2021
Zak Khogyani has been living his very own American Dream since coming to the U.S. in 1977. He was just 9 years old when his...
Read moreItalian Coast Guard Plucks 243 Migrants And A Newborn Baby From Perilous Stormy Sea.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 5, 2021
It's unimaginable to think of packing everything you own into a knapsack and climbing aboard a crowded boat in hopes of finding a new life...
Read moreTeen Sisters Bake Up A Storm To Buy School Supplies For Kids In Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 17, 2021
Going back to school is an exciting event for most students, but for those living below the poverty line, it can be stressful. Many families...
Read moreThis Refugee-Turned-Soccer Star And Future Doctor Is The Role Model We All Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 6, 2021
When Nadia Nadim was just 10 years old, her father, a general in the Afghan army, was executed by the Taliban. Terrified and unable to...
Read more10-Yr-Old Treks Over 1,700 Miles To Visit His Grandma Amid Pandemic.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 20, 2020
Everyone is missing someone amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. For Romeo Cox, that special person is his grandma Rosemary. After his family moved from London,...
Read more“Nicest Place In America” Steps Up To Feed Nashville After Tornado.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 11, 2020
Almost 10 years ago, Yassin Terou fled war-torn Syria in search of a better life. Now an American citizen, Yassin has become the successful owner...
Read moreWhen Young Refugee Wants To Learn Hockey, Community Rallies To Get Him On The Ice.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 23, 2020
Every child wants to fit in, but that can be tough when they move to a new place. A young refugee named Yaman experienced this...
Read moreGym Makes Young Refugee A Member For Life After Wistful Photo Goes Viral.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 10, 2020
Some of the most powerful stories have been told through images, not words. Omer Yavuz could have never predicted the response to the scene he...
Read moreFormer Refugee Turned CEO Creates Video Games To Inspire Peace.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 24, 2019
War was all Lual Mayen knew as a boy. Growing up, he and the other child refugees were accustomed to being hungry and bombs falling...
Read moreTwitter Helps Former Refugee Reunite With Man Who Gave Her Sweet Gift 24 Yrs Ago.
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 15, 2019
It's been 24 years, but Mevan Babakar will never forget the man she met during the most difficult time in her family's life. At just...
Read moreMan Worked 2 Jobs To Provide For Fellow Refugees, Then Stranger Approaches Him With Life-Changing Gifts!
Lizzie Combs |
Feb 26, 2017
When you were a kid, did you love to pull pranks on people? Whether it was the classic prank call or something more elaborate, every...
Read moreEllen Shares Refugee’s Heartwrenching Letter, But Woman Bursts Into Tears When She’s Called Onstage.
Josh Starling |
Feb 20, 2017
Last week, Ellen started her show by reading a powerful letter from an adoring fan. Ekhlas Amed wrote Ellen to explain the incredible impact The...
Read moreRefugee Breaks Down In Airport, Collapses During Reunion 4 Yrs In The Making.
Lizzie Combs |
Feb 18, 2017
In 2012, a Sudanese woman arrived in Fort Worth, pregnant, with two young children at her side. Her husband was stuck in a refugee camp,...
Read moreBride Devastated When Zipper Breaks Hours Before Ceremony, But Refugee Stranger’s Kind Act Saves The Day.
Lizzie Combs |
Sep 30, 2016
As Bride Jo was getting read for her big day with her bridesmaids, something unexpected happened: her dress zipper broke. "One of the teeth on...
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