Good People in a Flawed World

Yesterday, I wrote about a huge flaw in humanity, and it was a heavy one and did not sit very well on my mind.  I like hanging out on the lighter side of the world, so I had to do some research to relieve the discomfort.  So, in case anybody actually read it, I am writing this to remind us that there are more good people in the world than bad, still.   Although there were multiple international organizations to relieve human suffering, but I would like to name a few people that we rarely hear about...

There was the Holocaust, but amidst the darkness, there were remarkable efforts to combat it. One such example is Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat, who worked tirelessly to save lives. Similarly, Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania, played a crucial role by providing passports to Jewish people, enabling their escape. There are many others that demonstrate the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.

There was the Rwandan Genocide, but there was Captain Mbaye Diagne, a selfless hero who risked his own life to protect and rescue the victims, ensuring their safety.  Cal Wilkins, an American, provided sustenance and medical aid to hundreds, ultimately saving their lives, a display of remarkable compassion.

There was the Cambodian Genocide, but there were individuals who dared to defy the darkness. Dith Pran, a photojournalist, also survivor of the horrors, ensured that the world would bear witness.  Father Francois Ponchaud, a French priest was among the first to sound the alarm about the Khmer Rouge regime.

There was the Armenian Genocide, but there was Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian who introduced the "Nansen passport," that allowed many Armenians to seek asylum in new countries.  Armin T. Wegner, a German medic and soldier during World War I, defied orders and documented the genocide through his photographs to let the world know.

There was American Slavery,  but there was  Sojourner Truth, born into slavery, a powerful abolitionist and advocate for women's rights.  William Lloyd Garrison was a prominent white abolitionist that had an anti-slavery newspaper, fighting for equal rights for African Americans.

There was the Trail of Tears but there was Helen Hunt Jackson,  who wrote a book "A Century of Dishonor" (1881), shedding light on the mistreatment of Native tribes.  John collier dedicated himself to improving the lives of Native Americans.  His advocacy led to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, aimed at self-governance of Native communities.

So, I did this research for myself.  Having good social groups with good cause may really improve humanity.