Category Archives: Making a Difference

It is easy to think that making costly purchases or taking on challenging tasks is the only way to bring about change in a culture that often appears overwhelming. But as science and history have shown, even small deeds of kindness may have a big impact on the giver and the receiver. In this piece,ContinueContinue reading “From the Heart: How Everyday Kindness Shapes the World”

While “making a difference” may seem like a relatively new idea, history demonstrates that charitable deeds, compassion, and selflessness have always been a component of human cultures. Humans have always looked for methods to improve their communities and help those in need, from prehistoric ideologies to formalised humanitarian structures. Using data, statistics, and historical documents,ContinueContinue reading “From the Heart: The Earliest Histories of Making a Difference”