6 Reasons to Be Hopeful About the World in 2026

From global health wins to climate breakthroughs, take this quiz to see why progress is still possible in 2026.

What to know:

• Even in tough times, real progress is being made on poverty, health, and climate around the world.
• Global trends in 2025 show what’s working, and what we can build on together in 2026.
• Take this quiz to learn what’s giving us hope, then keep taking action to turn progress into impact.

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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the world’s challenges. But the full picture tells a different story: when people push for change, progress follows.

This quiz highlights six global trends that show how human initiative and ingenuity, from policy change to community leadership, is helping defeat poverty, defend the planet, and create opportunity. Each win is a reminder that hope is something we build together.