15 acts of selflessness and generosity that have helped to make our world a better place

by Alison Forde

January 05, 2021

15 acts of selflessness and generosity that have helped to make our world a better place
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In a world that becomes more and more complicated year after year, month after month, on a planet whose inhabitants are increasingly evil, indifferent, less altruistic and where self-centeredness rather than empathy reigns, it's the small gestures of altruism and kindness which make a difference, which have the power to change the world in which we all live. We have selected for you some of the most touching and moving images, the outcomes of acts of empathy and simple altruism that have certainly contributed to making our world a little more beautiful.

A simple gesture in helping an elderly lady cross the road, sheltering her from the rain

A simple gesture in helping an elderly lady cross the road, sheltering her from the rain

FateBender / reddit

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A gesture of altruism is also to let everyone participate in the wedding, absolutely everyone, without discrimination!

A gesture of altruism is also to let everyone participate in the wedding, absolutely everyone, without discrimination!

s***mastera****damc / imgur

We must always lend a hand to our older citizens!

We must always lend a hand to our older citizens!

ColinHaigh791 / twitter

When physical distances are bridged with a game and a little imagination ...

When physical distances are bridged with a game and a little imagination ...

AristonD / reddit

Everyone has the right to have fun at a concert, without exception!

Everyone has the right to have fun at a concert, without exception!

Jakkolwiek / Wikimedia Commons

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Even a selfie opportunity can be transformed into a gesture of great tact and kindness!

Even a selfie opportunity can be transformed into a gesture of great tact and kindness!

sarahlee11 / reddit

Is the restaurant closed? Then bring in stray dogs to ensure they have a place to sleep!

Is the restaurant closed? Then bring in stray dogs to ensure they have a place to sleep!

Raptor423 / reddit

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Hydrotherapy for dogs with special needs!

Hydrotherapy for dogs with special needs!

Hannah Stonehouse Hudson / facebook

He lost his keys while he was jogging, and someone made sure he would see them right away

He lost his keys while he was jogging, and someone made sure he would see them right away

Majestic_Beard/Reddit

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Four-legged rescue ... successful!

Four-legged rescue ... successful!

butterscotcheggs/Reddit

He couldn't stop crying, then a stranger offered to pick him up ... and he immediately fell asleep!

He couldn't stop crying, then a stranger offered to pick him up ... and he immediately fell asleep!

humansof/Reddit

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A gesture of love and kindness towards our Planet!

A gesture of love and kindness towards our Planet!

Reddit

A courier who worked hard to deliver packages in time for Christmas and in full lockdown is cheered by the neighborhood. Quite moving!

A courier who worked hard to deliver packages in time for Christmas and in full lockdown is cheered by the neighborhood. Quite moving!

screenshotofdispair/Reddit

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For couriers who deliver packages: a basket where they can take what they need most for free!

For couriers who deliver packages: a basket where they can take what they need most for free!

LittleMack2/Reddit

A beach library where anyone can leave toys children's toys so that kids can play freely, thanks to the generosity of others

A beach library where anyone can leave toys children's toys so that kids can play freely, thanks to the generosity of others

5_Frog_Margin/Reddit

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