16-20 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
16. In an effort to reduce period poverty, British Columbia has become the first Canadian province to provide free tampons and pads to all students. – Source
17. The teen didn’t have a date for prom so her grandfather got dressed up and stepped in. – Source
18. Brazilian couple created 1,502-acre forest in 20 years, which houses 500+ endangered plant & animal species. – Source
19. Sigourney Weaver surprises students after an encore performance of viral “Alien” play. – Source
20. Sanctuary for elderly dogs opens, inspired by rescued senior beagle mix. – Source
21-25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
21. India’s toilet Coverage has risen from 48% in 2015 to 99.6% in 2019. – Source
22. Man saves over 20,000 animals with custom-made prosthetics. – Source
23. Rodney Robinson, who teaches civics to students in Juvenile Detention, wins 2019 National Teacher of the Year. – Source
24. Waorani people protect half-a-million acres of rainforest from oil drilling. – Source
25. Gene therapy rids infants of “bubble boy” immune disease symptoms. – Source
