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Volunteers from the social work community "Friends of the World" give a homeless man a trim and cut in San José, Costa Rica.
As Italians couldn't leave their homes due to COVID-19, personal trainer Antonietta Orsini decided to lead an exercise class for her neighbors from her balcony.
A window washer and his colleagues dressed as superheroes while cleaning a children's hospital in California.
In the wake of Australia's deadly bushfires, a koala named Sam is given a drink of water by Country Fire Authority volunteer firefighter Dave Tree, as he gently holds Sam's hand.
A 51-year-old woman joins a virtual picnic with her friends while she self-isolates during the COVID-19 outbreak, in Caracas, Venezuela.
Children walk with social workers at the Puericultorio Perez Aranibar children's home in Lima, Peru. The home provides a shelter for more than 400 children who are abandoned, orphaned, homeless, or in dire need.
Host Chris Hardwick tied the shoe of the late Stan Lee at a tribute event for the man behind Marvel.
Someone hands a young migrant some snacks through the open window of a train at the railway station in Tovarnik, Croatia.
A tourist on the beach of a Greek island offers water to Iranian migrants who arrived by paddling a dinghy from the Turkish coast.
As the outbreak of the virus took hold, masked couples still wanted to share their love and support for one another.
A Danish policeman plays with a migrant girl, part of the many who left Syria and Iraq.
A man speaks through a window with his wife of more than 60 years while he is stuck in a long-term care facility linked to several confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kirkland, Washington.
Kenneth Dinkins and Luca Carsana helped Kolby Simpson get to the finish line of the New York City Marathon.
Esteban Miranda and his partner kiss during a protest against homophobia in Bogota, Colombia, and the onlookers are so enamored.
Every Sunday, the volunteer group "Supportive Macaroni" makes a whole lot of pasta at the founder's home in Valencia, Spain to distribute to around 120 people in need, as food banks are running out of stock.
A crowd cheers as a couple embraces during the Extinction Rebellion protest in London.
Colombian Maria Gabriela Ruiz, 66, was one of a few people who buried themselves in protest against the government since 150 displaced persons have not been relocated to a safe sector. Her grandchild consoled her by gently stroking her head.
A demonstrator helps an elderly woman after police fired tear gas during a demonstration in Hong Kong.
Following her 10-year prison sentence for the murder of Botham Jean, Botham's younger brother, Brandt, gave former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger a hug.
Local charities helped this elderly couple recreate their wedding day on their 70th anniversary in Jiaxing, China.
Double amputee dog Cora Rose watches Zach Skow repair her impressively constructed cart. If that wasn't enough, she serves in a prisoner therapy program in California founded by Skow called "Pawsitive Change."
People applaud from their balcony every night to show their gratitude to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaga, Spain.
In modern times, whether it's pandemic, war, poverty, climate crisis—there are far too many reminders of the dark bits of life and not nearly enough reassurance of the good in the world. Click through to see beautiful, heartwarming photos of people at their best for a much-deserved dose of positivity.
The "Wall of Kindess" is a charitable initiative to allow anyone to donate clothes to those in need. It was introduced in Iran, and is pictured here in Srinagar, India.
Money to build this wheelchair swing was raised through a fundraiser in Stüde, Germany, and it was certainly more than worth it.
Children gather among the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Saraqib, Syria to watch a makeshift puppet show.
The "Wall of Kindness" again encouraging people to donate useful things such as winter clothing for the homeless, this time in Milan.
Japanese seniors are adding purpose and meaning to their lives, especially those that have seen loss, through this aggressive sport, and it's strangely endearing.
Read more about the Japanese seniors choosing rugby over retirement.
Heartwarming photos that will restore your faith in humanity
Today is World Humanist Day
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In modern times, whether it's pandemic, war, poverty, climate crisis—there are far too many reminders of the dark bits of life and not nearly enough reassurance of the good in the world. Click through to see beautiful, heartwarming photos of people at their best for a much-deserved dose of positivity.