09:00, 30 December 2024
Words by Abi Scaife, Staff Writer, London
It’s finally here - the end of 2024!
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year, with so much happening all over the world. If it’s all feeling like a bit of a whirlwind right now, or if you can only remember the negative parts; don’t stress! We’ve put together a guide of our five favourite pieces of good news this year.
A while ago, we wrote about this amazing programme run by Hopefull Handbags, in partnership with MIB International. This year they announced the launch of their ‘Sponsor a Chicken’ program to empower women in Kenya and offer them a path to economic independence and stability.
For Endangered Species Day 2024, we covered some of the incredible creatures that, thanks to the hard work of conservationists, have made it back from the brink of extinction.
From beavers to pandas, this list is nothing less than heartwarming and hopeful - which is the perfect way to cap off the year, don’t you think?
You can check out the list here.
The future really is looking bright, thanks to these awesome teenagers in Plymouth. Partnering with the Co-op and Barnardo’s, these teens have taken on the challenge to make a positive impact in their community.
These drop-in cooking classes teach teens to make nutritious meals using surplus food - a great way to save on food waste, get the most grub out of what you’ve got, and eat well. We love it!
Learn more about Plymouth Change Makers here.
Young Epilepsy supported Zac and his family when they learnt of his diagnosis, offering guidance on how the next steps. Because of that support, Zac decided he was going to start fundraising for their charity back in 2020 - and since then has run more than 400 miles to do so!
Read more about Zac’s incredible journey here!
United Nations Day is an important day to commemorate the founding of the United Nations (UN) in 1945 - and with this year being the 75th anniversary of the UN’s Declaration of Human Rights, what better time to celebrate?
We put together 5 of the UN’s biggest wins in their history - and you can read them all here.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
The Fore. This charity is transforming lives and society by turbo-charging exceptional small charities and social enterprises. Support them here.
The Brother’s Trust. This charity is run by Tom Holland’s family, aiming to shine a light on charities where generous donations can be used to maximum effect. Find out more.
The Henry Smith Charity. This is a grant giving charity that aims to use its resources to help people and communities in the UK. Learn more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Partnerships for the Goals.
