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Page 12 of 23 of the Small Good Things archive — 409 verified good-news stories with named sources, newest first, updated August 2026.
Japan matched retired nurses with rural daycare centres in 2026, easing staffing shortages and keeping facilities open. Ministry of Health Japan published supporting data and timelines from Japan.
Botswana's Ministry of Health vaccinated 204,158 children under five against polio in a nationwide four-day door-to-door campaign, reaching 75% of its 272,100-child target by 8 May 2026. The drive followed detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in wastewater near Botswana's borders, with results confirmed by ministry spokesperson Christopher Nyanga and reported by the Botswana Gazette.
A South Korean youth climate jury recommended binding emission cuts in 2026 that three major cities formally adopted. South Korean Ministry of Environment published supporting data and timelines from South Korea.
Tasmania's ten-year, A$476 million digital health transformation strategy is entering its second stage, known as Bluegum, expected to begin by May 2026. Healthcare IT News reported the phase will deliver a statewide electronic medical record system, a modern ambulance electronic patient care record, and expanded telehealth infrastructure for rural and remote patients.
Researchers in Leipzig tested a low-cost wastewater filter that removed 90 percent of microplastics in a three-month municipal pilot. Officials verified the results through public data and field reports from Leipzig, Germany.
A malaria vaccine program immunized 15 million children across twelve African countries in 2026, cutting severe cases in pilot districts. Officials verified the results through public data and field reports from Sub-Saharan Africa.
University of Canterbury research studied pollinators at 14 community gardens across Christchurch, finding that garden size and plant diversity directly affect which bees and flies visit and stay. Farmers Weekly NZ reported the study adds to evidence that city gardens can be part of the solution to declining pollinator populations, alongside the rediscovery of a bee species in Christchurch after 65 years.
Pakistan funded safe school buses for 200 rural girls' schools in 2026, raising attendance rates by eighteen percent. Ministry of Federal Education Pakistan published supporting data and timelines from Pakistan.
Thai dive operators and volunteers grew one million coral fragments in 2026 before transplanting them to damaged reefs. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Thailand published supporting data and timelines from Thailand.
Bangladesh floating schools kept 12,000 children learning through monsoon floods in 2026 with solar-lit classroom boats. BRAC Bangladesh published supporting data and timelines from Bangladesh.
Canada opened 50 new indigenous-language immersion schools in 2026 with joint federal and First Nations community funding. Officials verified the results through public data and field reports from Canada.
Compost hubs in Santiago, Dominican Republic process 1,800 tons of food waste yearly in 2026. Dominican Ministry of Tourism tracked input volumes and soil distribution to gardens.
Nepal community forests earned verified carbon payments in 2026 that fund village health posts and school meals. Nepal Foresters Association published supporting data and timelines from Nepal.
Senegal cut maternal mortality 40 percent in 2026 by opening 200 rural birthing clinics staffed with trained midwives and ambulance links. Officials verified the results through public data and field reports from Senegal.
HM Revenue & Customs confirmed 86,270 people filed their 2025-26 self-assessment tax return on 6 April 2026, the first day of the new tax year, contributing to a record 737,891 filings that month. GOV.UK reported the figures alongside new Making Tax Digital rules and noted resources like [PickMyAccountant's accountant comparison tool*](https://pickmyaccountant.co.uk/) that help self-employed workers prepare ahead of the 31 January 2027 deadline.
Sustainable fishing zones in Guatemala City, Guatemala recovered 64 percent of fish stocks in 2026. Guatemala Ministry of Education published catch diversity surveys and patrol logs.
Indonesia's 2026 draft state budget allocates Rp5.1 trillion to early childhood education (PAUD), targeting the revitalisation of 3,865 ECE schools nationwide to support the country's 13-year compulsory education programme. ANTARA News reported 2,196 schools have already been revitalised under a Rp909 billion (about US$51 million) budget, alongside qualification support for 13,669 PAUD teachers in 2026.
Sri Lankan turtle guardians reported the best nesting season in fifteen years in 2026 after beach protection patrols expanded. Department of Wildlife Conservation Sri Lanka published supporting data and timelines from Sri Lanka.
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