About Us — FeelGoodNews

Our Story

FeelGoodNews started with a simple frustration, every time we opened our phones, the news was relentlessly negative. Disaster, conflict, outrage, repeat. It was exhausting, and we knew we weren't alone in feeling that way.

So two friends decided to do something about it. We believed then, as we do now, that the world is full of remarkable people doing remarkable things, and that those stories deserve just as much of the spotlight as the bad ones.

Project Uplift was born out of that belief. We partnered with talented journalists who share our vision, and together we set out to build a place where people could come every day and leave feeling a little better about the world.

🌟 Our Mission

To give people a daily reason to believe the world is good through honest, uplifting stories told with care.

We don't ignore reality. We just choose to shine a light on the parts of it that inspire us, because we believe what you focus on grows.

Why Good News Matters

Constant exposure to negative news isn't just unpleasant, research shows it has a real impact on mental health, increasing stress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness. We exist to offer an alternative.

Mental Wellbeing

A steady diet of negative news raises cortisol and stress levels. Uplifting stories have the opposite effect, they genuinely improve how you feel.

Community & Connection

Good news stories remind us that humans are fundamentally kind and generous. They build social trust and a sense of shared humanity.

Inspiration to Act

When people see others doing good, they're more likely to do good themselves. Positive stories are contagious in the best possible way.

Our Values

Authenticity

Every story we publish is real, verified, and told honestly. We never sensationalize or exaggerate.

Positivity

We actively seek out the good. Not because we're naive, but because we believe it deserves more airtime.

Community

We celebrate everyday people making a difference, in their neighbourhoods, cities, and across the world.

Accuracy

Good news is only good if it's true. Our journalists fact-check every story before it goes live.

Meet the Team

The people behind the good news.

Founders

Hamza Farah

Co-Founder & Developer

You must be wondering how I got here. One part frustration with doom-scrolling, one part big idea, and one very long conversation with a friend, and suddenly we were building a news site. Still figuring it out, but having the best time doing it.

Layton Perry

Co-Founder & Developer

You must be wondering how I got here. Honestly? A phone call, a wild idea, and the realization that someone had to do something about all this bad news. Turns out that someone was us. No regrets.

Journalism Team

Jake Aron

Journalist

Jake is a recent graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, earning a Bachelor's in Strategic Communication. He was one of 33 students selected for MOJO Ad, a student-staffed agency where he presented a full marketing campaign to Bath & Body Works executives. He is currently training for a marathon, and yes, he is a Guinness World Record setter.

We're on a mission to spread good news