About Small Good Things
What is Small Good Things and how does it verify stories?
Small Good Things is a positive-news site publishing verified good-news stories from around the world. Every story names its primary source with an outbound link, carries a publication date, and follows a public corrections policy — this page explains the mission, editorial standards and verification method.
Our mission
Small Good Things publishes constructive stories about positive change around the world. We focus on solutions, evidence, and measurable results — not toxic positivity.
Editorial approach
Every story follows constructive journalism standards. We explain how change happened, cite primary sources, and use Global English written for accurate translation.
How we verify stories
We require a primary source for every story — a news outlet, government report, NGO publication, or peer-reviewed study. Editors check that claims match the source before publication.
Corrections policy
If we make an error, we correct it promptly and note the change on the story page with an updated date. Email [email protected] to report a correction. Material corrections are listed on the public corrections log. The full process is in our editorial policy.
How we earn trust without bylines
Google and readers evaluate trust through evidence, not fame. We publish under a fixed process: require primary sources, compare claims to those sources before publication, link the original reporting on every page, date our verification, and correct errors publicly. Our editors stay private so attention stays on verified facts.
Who publishes this site
Small Good Things is published by an anonymous editorial collective. We do not use personal bylines. Accountability sits with the brand: every story names a primary source, follows public editorial standards, and can be challenged via our corrections process.
Independence and funding
Small Good Things is independently operated. We do not accept payment to write or rank stories. Small Good Things is free to read and partly funded through affiliate links: some stories and reviews include links marked with * to partner sites, and if you click through and buy or sign up, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate (UK, US and other regional stores), we earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon links marked * — Amazon automatically opens the store for your country, so the same link works wherever you read us. Affiliate links are always disclosed before you reach them and never change which stories or products we cover or how we describe them, in line with UK ASA/CAP and CMA guidance and the US FTC endorsement rules. We have no obligation to any government, party, or corporation.
Translations
All stories are written in English. As of July 2026 the site is English-only going forward: new stories are not translated. Earlier stories that already have Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, or Indonesian versions keep them, and each translation page links to the English original.
Contact
Email us with questions, corrections, or story tips. We respond to factual disputes and correction requests. [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is constructive journalism?
- Constructive journalism reports on responses to problems — how people solve challenges and what evidence shows about results. It is rigorous, not naive.
- How does Small Good Things choose stories?
- We select verified stories with clear sources, measurable outcomes, and a solutions focus. We prioritize global diversity across regions and topics.
- Do you publish in other languages?
- Small Good Things is English-only as of July 2026. Earlier stories that already had Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, or Indonesian versions keep them, but new stories are published in English only.
- Can I republish your stories?
- You may link to our pages freely. For republishing text, email us. Always credit Small Good Things and the original primary source.
- How fast is the site?
- Small Good Things is a static site with no tracking scripts and no image bloat. Pages typically load in under two seconds on mobile networks.
- Why are editors anonymous?
- We keep editors private so readers focus on primary sources and evidence, not personalities. The Small Good Things brand, editorial standards, and corrections process provide accountability.
- Is anonymous publishing trustworthy?
- Trust comes from verifiable sources, transparent methods, and correction policies — not from author photos. Every story links to its primary source and follows our public editorial standards.
- Who is responsible if something is wrong?
- Small Good Things as publisher is responsible for errors on this site. Email [email protected] with evidence and we will investigate, correct, and note the update on the story page.