Today’s Solutions: November 17, 2025

Optimist Changemakers

Highlighting change-makers nominated by our Optimists around the world for making solutions come to life at a local level. We thank you for sharing these optimistic solutions.

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Hands United: Where language meets love for Deaf immigrant families

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Language, Identity & Belonging Welcome to the second week of The Optimist Daily’s Annual Local Changemakers series. This week, we celebrate those bridging communication gaps and fighting for inclusion. Join us as we learn all about changemakers whose Read More...

How Swim Sista Swim Is Redefin

How Swim Sista Swim Is Redefining Water Confidence for Black Women in the UK

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Language, Identity & Belonging Welcome to the second week of The Optimist Daily’s Annual Local Changemakers series. Each Friday, we highlight people who are quietly transforming what it means to feel seen and included. This week, we focus on voice, Read More...

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Silver Linings Rescue Ranch proves senior dogs deserve love, care, and a new leash on life

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM 2025 Local Changemakers Series: Compassion-driven sustainability & care for the overlooked Welcome to the first installment of The Optimist Daily's Annual Local Changemakers series. Over the next five weeks, we’re highlighting ten extraordinary Read More...

How PeaceCYCLE transforms Hait

How PeaceCYCLE transforms Haiti’s water sachets into sustainable jobs

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM 2025 Local Changemakers Series: Compassion-driven sustainability & care for the overlooked Welcome to the first installment of The Optimist Daily's Annual Local Changemakers series. Over the next five weeks, we are highlighting ten extraordinary Read More...

2025 Local Changemakers Series

2025 Local Changemakers Series

We are thrilled to announce the return of our Local Changemakers Series for 2025! Last year, we had the honor of highlighting incredible individuals and organizations making a difference in their communities, and we cannot wait to do it again. Here are the solutions we had the honor of Read More...

Changemakers of the week: Lagu

Changemakers of the week: Laguna Food Pantry and The Rama Tree Foundation

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day at The Optimist Daily, we share stories of solutions from around the globe. While we celebrate innovations of all sizes, those born within our local communities often leave the deepest mark. That’s why, leading up to Thanksgiving this year, Read More...

Changemakers of the week: GRuB

Changemakers of the week: GRuB and SparkNJ

Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, the ones that emerge from our local communities often have the greatest impact. We are pleased to present the penultimate round of The Optimist Daily’s Local Changemakers Read More...

Changemakers of the week: Thir

Changemakers of the week: Third Act and HeartMath

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, the ones that emerge from our local communities often have the greatest impact. Welcome to the fifth round of The Optimist Daily’s Read More...

Changemakers of the week: Lowl

Changemakers of the week: Lowlander Center and Ridwell

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, the ones that emerge from our local communities often have the greatest impact. We can’t believe we’re already at the fifth round of Read More...

Changemakers of the week: The

Changemakers of the week: The Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative and Treasure House Fashions

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, the ones happening locally, and being driven by our communities often make the greatest impact. Today we are excited to publish the Read More...