The Ripple of One Small Act

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September 21, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves. - Amelia Earhart - The Ripple of One Small Act When Hilde Back sponsored a young, rural Kenyan student, she thought nothing of it. She certainly never expected to hear from him, but years later she did. Now a Harvard graduate and a Human Rights Lawyer for the United Nations, Chris Mburu decided to find the stranger that changed his life. Inspired by her generosity, he started a scholarship program of his own and named it for his former benefactor. Using a strong narrative, the film interweaves seemingly separate lives into a cohesive whole. With clarity and grace this short video bears witness to the ripple effect a single action can create. { read more } Be The Change Reflect on what you have received and consider how you can pay it forward. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Kids on Love 10 Worst Listening Habits -- and Their Cure 10 Keys to Happier Living 11 Amazing Thank You Notes How One Teenager Used Her Life Savings 5 Classic Commencement Speeches Can Positive Thoughts Help Heal Another? How to Change When Change Is Hard DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 120,540 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More