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Good News: Why the World is Not as Bad as You Think
Sat 20 May 2023
Pandemics, war, terror, natural disasters – the world seems to be full of bad news. But this is just part of the story.
Rashmi Sirdeshpande, lawyer turned children’s author, shares a positive, reassuring and anxiety-eliminating event that will help children change the way they think about the world.
There are in fact tons of great things happening, from robots improving health care and trees healing the planet, to everyday people helping their community with acts of kindness.
Learn to become a fake news detective, sussing out what’s real and what isn’t. Discover the good news – the amazing anecdotes, case studies and figures around the globe that are making a difference