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In New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, an abandoned Family Dollar is now a free store, skate rink, and clinic run by mutual aid, 20 years after Katrina.
NPR readers share personal stories of kindness from strangers, proving that small gestures of connection remain alive and well across America.
A citizen collective has relaunched the beloved Gonesses bakery in Malmedy, Belgium, preserving its unique 80-tonne wood-fired oven and baking tradition.
Cécile from Wijtschate walks daily with 4 geese and 5 ducks using blind canes for safety. The 'feather gang' has become a beloved local attraction.
In Mol and Balen, Belgium, residents steal a stuffed weasel toy named Plusje from gardens in a summer community game of hide-and-seek.
A crowdfunding campaign for victims of the deadly Linkeroever apartment fire raised €7,850, offering relief to residents who lost everything.
One in three Flemish cafés has closed in a decade. Experts warn the loss threatens community bonds, cultural heritage, and democracy.
A Liège kayak club organizes micro-stages for children during school closures caused by a teachers' strike against austerity measures in Belgium.
Free community Repair Cafes are growing across the US, helping people fix broken items instead of throwing them away, saving money and reducing waste.