8 stories that will restore your faith in humanity in 2017

These are difficult times. The fight against harassment and sexual abuse opens up more and more shocking stories of people who have gone through it every day, tragedies strike in different parts of the world, iconic artists say goodbye to this world, among other news that leave us with hope.

That’s why we separated 8 inspiring stories that we published earlier this year for you to realize that positive attitudes are still worth it. Look:

1. Boy cuts hair like his friend to confuse teacher

Jax, a five-year-old American boy, made a simple request to his mother: that his haircut be like his friend Reddy’s. That way, according to the little one, the two could confuse the teacher, who wouldn’t know how to distinguish who was who among their friends.

Jax, a five-year-old boy from Kentucky, in the United States, made a simple request to his mother: that his haircut be the same as his friend Reddy’s. That way, according to the little one, the two could confuse the teacher, who wouldn’t know how to distinguish who was who among their friends.

2. Pregnant gets big party after no one shows up for baby shower

No guest went to the event organized by Valdivina Alves, but a publication on Facebook was enough for the situation to change.

3. Malnourished Nigerian who moved the world goes to school for the 1st time

On January 30, 2016, the story of the Nigerian boy Hope shocked the world, after the image of the malnourished boy drinking water from the bottle of Danish Anja Ringgren Loven went viral on the internet. He was abandoned by his family because his parents believed he was a witch.

The boy was then found by Anja and her team. Group members helped the little one to treat the high level of malnutrition he had, in addition to the worms he had in his stomach. Today he is a healthy child.

4. Little girl asks for hero t-shirts and brand president responds

Little Alice, 5 years old, caught everyone’s attention when she questioned, by letter, the clothing brand GAP for providing prints of Super heroes and the franchise Star Wars only in parts intended for the male audience.

“The boys’ T-shirts are really cool. The boys have Superman, Batman, rock and roll and sports. What about girls who are into things like that, like me and my friend Olivia?” wrote the little girl.

The case reverberated and reached the ears of the brand’s CEO, Jeff Kirwan, who responded to the girl’s request: “I’ve spoken with our designers and we’re working to deliver more fun products that I think you’ll enjoy.”

5. For the first time, a woman will coach a men’s national team in Italy

In March, former player Patrizia Panico, 42, was announced as coach of the Italian under-16 men’s football team in two friendly matches that took place on March 22 and 24. She was a substitute for the team’s head coach, Daniele Zoratto, who accompanied the under-19 team in the category’s European Championship game in the same period.

6. After divorce, mother honors her son’s father: “Grateful for you”

The American Jessica Singleton generated commotion on social networks after publishing a statement to her ex-husband, in which she talks about the importance of a father’s presence in his son’s life.

🇧🇷This is my ex. He is more valuable than gold. This is a man who doesn’t appeal to the government, because when my son needs new clothes, I just call him. This is a man who buys a package of children’s movies that I can watch with my son in my own home.” says Jessica in an excerpt from the letter.

7. Man adopts 22 children with HIV who were abandoned

Even though I already have two biological children,O Indian Rajib Thomas, 43 years old, guarantees education, food, a place to live and, above all, a family for their children. 22 “new” children – children with HIV who have been abandoned by their biological families.

8. 7-Year-Old Girl With Alopecia Goes Bald And Still Rocking It

Hair is a fundamental element for the self-esteem of many women. The American Ginessa Vinanti Wride, 7 years old, however, did not even have time to develop affection for her strands. As a child, she developed alopecia – reduction of hair in a certain area of ​​the body – on the head and had to say goodbye to the hair. Which did not lessen her vanity.

When the “Crazy Hair Day”– a common event in American schools where children do fun hairstyles to go to class –, she didn’t want to be left out of the party. With the help of her mother, she adorned her head with beautiful stickers made for scrapbook🇧🇷

“She chose the main design and I applied it to her head. She just wants to be treated like any other kid, wants to have fun and feel like she belongs in the crowd. She loves her crazy hair day and this was a great way to make her feel like part of the crowd” says her mother.