Good news story of the day

It is not easy to find the “good news” in the news these days. It is mainly stories about the huge oil leak in the Mexican gulf, Israeli soldiers boarding boats on international water with a deadly outcome, a weakening euro and euro-land debts, new fighting in Sudan, and on and on it goes ….

So I am looking for the Good News in the news and here is one that I want to share: The Gates Foundation pledges $1.5 billion for women’s health in a joint program with the UN. That is great news! Sad that it is needed but great that women’s and children’s health is being recognized as a big need and a quick way to improve standard of living in any country. Check out this article in the Globe &Mail to learn more.