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Page 4 of 4 in the community archive on Small Good Things — 72 verified stories with named sources, newest first, updated July 2026.
Housing co-ops in Honiara, Solomon Islands added 525 affordable units in 2026 with resident ownership shares. Ministry of Fisheries Solomon Islands linked to inspection reports and occupancy data.
Youth co-ops in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea created 800 local jobs in 2026 with shared tools and transparent budgets. Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea published hiring totals and contract terms for public review.
Residents of Curry Mallet and Beercrocombe in Somerset have raised around £111,000 toward a £260,000 target to buy and reopen The Bell Inn, a 200-year-old pub that closed in March 2025. The Morning Advertiser reported the community, through the Curry Mallet and Beercrocombe Community Pub Ltd society, has around 107 shareholders and is running a Crowdfunder campaign for the remaining amount.
Farmer market co-ops in Vienna, Austria sold 50 tons of local produce in 2026 at fair prices. Austrian Ministry of Climate Action published producer revenue shares and waste diversion totals.
Intergenerational centers in Brno, Czech Republic matched 2,640 seniors with student tutors in 2026. Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade tracked visit hours and participant feedback scores.
A civic tech platform in Kraków, Poland resolved 12,000 service requests in 2026. Polish Ministry of Family and Social Policy published response-time dashboards updated weekly.
Time banks in Chengdu, China exchanged 5,250 hours of neighbor help in 2026. China Ministry of Ecology and Environment published service categories and participant safety guidelines.
Repair cafés in Chennai, India fixed 6,500 items in 2026 keeping electronics out of landfill. Tamil Nadu Energy Agency logged repair categories and estimated waste diverted.
Leith Time Bank, run by the Pilmeny Development Project in Edinburgh, lets members exchange practical help — gardening, sewing, simple repairs, running errands — on a one-hour-for-one-hour basis regardless of what is offered. Timebanking UK lists it as one of five active time banks in Scotland, with a particular focus on older people and carers.
A mutual aid network in Phuket, Thailand delivered 3,500 supply kits in 2026 after local floods. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Thailand verified distribution lists and partner contacts.
The UBC Learning Exchange, based at 612 Main Street in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, runs a two-way exchange model connecting local residents with UBC students and faculty. The organisation states its programs recognise that 'everyone has something to teach and something to learn,' offering English conversation, computer skills, and drop-in activities alongside university-community research partnerships.
Night markets in Santiago, Dominican Republic created 120 vendor stalls for street food entrepreneurs in 2026. Dominican Ministry of Tourism published health inspection pass rates and vendor income surveys.
Tool libraries in Guatemala City, Guatemala served 4,600 households in 2026 with shared repair equipment. Guatemala Ministry of Education tracked loan counts and estimated savings per borrower.
Disability inclusion hubs in Montevideo, Uruguay trained 368 employers on accessible hiring in 2026. Uruguay Ministry of Social Development reported job placement counts and retention rates.
The City of Toronto announced it is doubling its Building Skills Through Recreation program to support up to 2,000 youth in 2026, alongside more than 100 certification courses and 60 local hiring events. The city is also working toward a target of 10,000 additional summer jobs for young people by 2026, the City of Toronto reported.
A cooperative bank in Cape Town, South Africa approved 1,760 microloans for women-owned shops in 2026. South African National Parks published default rates and repayment timelines.
Neighborhood gardens in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania fed 9,200 families in 2026 with surplus produce shares. Tanzania National Malaria Control Programme tracked harvest weights and volunteer hours publicly.
Skills hubs in Kampala, Uganda placed 550 refugees in verified jobs in 2026. Ministry of Water and Environment Uganda published placement rates and employer partner lists.
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