Rita Pierson is an educator in Houston, Texas. She believes strongly in the power she and other teachers have to influence children and young people. Her impact is illustrated in a story she tells about a boy’s reaction after doing poorly on a quiz. … Continue reading
Rafea, a Solar Mama
Thursday, June 6, 2013This video is a sequel to Barefoot College’s film about African and other illiterate women who are trained to become solar-energy engineers. Yes, it’s possible! This story about a Jordanian ”Solar Mama” is truly extraordinary and uplifting.
Fourteen Years of Helping People in India
Thursday, May 30, 2013The Good Times has already reported on the sustained efforts of Friends of India, but more good news has ensued from the non-profit charity. Despite hard times, an anonymous donation of 100,000 Swiss francs is helping the organization achieve its goals. … Continue reading
Positive News on Immigration and Jobs
Sunday, May 26, 2013Who creates jobs? It’s a controversial subject, but a recent Economist article suggests that immigrants do. The article states, “few realise that foreign-born entrepreneurs create jobs for locals.” The piece describes a new campaign that reveals the number of people US … Continue reading
New Light
Sunday, April 21, 2013Urmi Basu is a woman from India who is making a difference. She founded New Light, a non-profit organization in Kolkata, whose mission is to “promote gender equality through education and life-skill training, thereby reduce harm caused by violence and abuse to … Continue reading