14 ways people around the world have spread joy to brighten up your week

Monica HumphriesMay 15, 2020, 04:19 IST

People around the world are spreading joy in the challenging times.Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images/Jennifer Parnall/Hannah Lucas

Big or small, people around the world are doing good things in these challenging times.
For example, a 22-year-old and her sled dogs delivered groceries to seniors in Maine.
A Scottish sports broadcaster brought joy to others when he commentated on games between his dogs.
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From volunteers in Vietnam setting up rice ATMs to TikTok videos that make you laugh, people around the world are bringing joy to others in surprising ways.

And in times like these, we could all use a smile.

Here are 14 stories that will bring a little joy to your day.

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One woman kept travel alive by taking viewers to destinations around her bedroom.

Carole Favre launched a video series in which she tells stories of travels through her souvenirs. Carole Favre

The San Antonio Zoo kept animals and visitors entertained through live-streamed yoga classes.

The San Antonio Zoo is offering free, live-streamed yoga classes. San Antonio Zoo

A 22-year-old and her sled dogs came to the rescue when she saw seniors in her community still buying groceries during the pandemic.

The team made four to six delivers each day. Hannah Lucas

A tour guide didn't let lockdowns stop her from sharing the beauty of London.

Kaite Wignall, a Blue Badge Tour Guide, has pivoted her walking tours to Instagram live. Look Up London

A woman brought smiles to her neighbors' faces when she dressed up as E.T. and Violet from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Erin Kemble has searched her house for fun costumes to complete her porch performances. Erin Kemble

Nuns surprised people around the world with their basketball and mask-making skills.

The nuns of San Leandro are known for making Yemas de San Leandro, which are sweets made from sugar, lemon, and egg yolks. Marcelo del Pozo/Getty Images

TikTok users gave people a laugh when they re-created airplane experiences using washing machines and laptops.

Jeroen Gortworst and his boyfriend created a video in their laundry room. jeroengortworst/TikTok

A fluffy dog and his owner helped people virtually travel to Switzerland through breathtaking videos.

Rasta is a white Swiss shepherd who loves to play in snow, swim, and gobble up flowers. Sylvia Michel

Neighbors kept each other company by playing games of bingo.

A woman marks off numbers from her bingo card. Jon Nazca/REUTERS

A mom made others laugh when she used a Buzz Lightyear helmet as a mask.

The mom had originally purchased the helmet from Walmart and never imagined it would serve another purpose. Kelly Hogan Painter/Facebook

Women in Venice transported groceries to residents on traditional boats.

A woman holds fresh produce that will be dropped off at a Venetian home. ANDREA PATTARO/Getty Images

Jennifer-Lynn Parnall performed for her neighbors every day during Spain's lockdown.

Jennifer Parnall plays her ukulele and sings from her balcony in Spain. Jennifer Parnall/YouTube

Volunteers across Vietnam rallied together to feed their community using rice ATMs.

In Ho Chi Minh City, a dispenser runs 24 hours a day. REUTERS/Yen Duong

A sports broadcaster took to commentating on his dogs when sports games were canceled.

Andrew Cotter video conferences his two dogs, Olive and Mabel, for their annual performance review. Andrew Cotter

A woman uses makeup to paint mini masterpieces on people's ears complete with tiny 3D objects

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