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Kindness Weekly: Be Kind First

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May 28, 2017

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Small Acts of Kindness

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Featured Kindness Stories

Story1 An image that helped him during WWII was tragically destroyed, until now.
Story2 Sometimes someone has to be the first to show a little kindness and love.
Story3 The teens and the seniors from the assisted living facility grow something beautiful.
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The Bicycle Machines of Guatemala

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May 28, 2017

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The Bicycle Machines of Guatemala

There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about.

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The Bicycle Machines of Guatemala

Since 1997, Maya Pedal has been focused on sustainable development in Guatemala. Locals were handed control in 2001. Recycling bicycles from the USA and Canada to create Bicimaquinas or pedal-powered machines is one of the ways the organization benefits the developing nation. But it wasn’t always easy. In this video, director Mario Juarez shares how the program kept getting rejected, while also demonstrating the perseverance it took to create a positive impact. { read more }

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