Humankind
Humankind is a project we ran from August 2020 to May 2023, to challenge the assumption that human beings are inherently selfish and competitive. It’s a collection of 100 stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, from every corner of the planet, and our antidote to celebrity culture. These people go under the radar, unnoticed, sometimes for years or even decades before recognition. We believe they showcase the best of what it means to be human.
101 stories
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Craig Antico and Jerry Ashton
Two former debt collectors wiping away medical debt for low-income Americans.
Estela Matilde
A Portuguese biologist pioneering a conservation project to save turtles in Africa's Gulf of Guinea.
Tony Rinaudo
An Australian agronomist transforming millions of hectares of desert in Niger into abundant forest.
Alexandra Narváez and Alex Lucitante
Two young Ecuadorians saving the Amazon through purchases on Amazon
Noran Sanford
A social worker from North Carolina empowering troubled kids through sustainable farms.
Myrtle Witbooi
A South African labour activist crusading to improve working conditions for domestic workers.
Victor Steffensen
An indigenous fire practitioner recovering cultural burning practices to prevent bushfires in Australia
Benjamin Olorunfemi
A Nigerian public healthcare warrior raising awareness around hypertension 'the silent killer'
Yasmeen Lari
Pakistan's first female architect creating the world's largest zero carbon shelter programme.
Ronni Abergel
A Danish human rights activist who created 'The Human Library' a global movement encouraging people to "un-judge each other"
Martha Isabel Ruíz Corzo
A music teacher turned eco- warrior tackling climate change and poverty in Mexico.
Clementine Jacoby
A former Google software engineer creating a fairer criminal justice system through technology.