The world can be pretty grim at times, so it’s always wonderful to see people being good to other people just because they can.

From caring friends to diligent parents, all these touching stories from @TheHumansofLagos account will renew your faith in humanity:

1. The selfless teacher

https://instagram.com/p/5DVRzyE33s/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

2. The dutiful daughter

https://instagram.com/p/6DjPQ8E3-W/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

3. The understanding wife

https://instagram.com/p/5iFP2fE38e/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

4. The UKF volunteer

https://instagram.com/p/313o7LE36I/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

5. The amazing friend

https://instagram.com/p/2_2Zqhk3-N/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

6. The insightful coach

https://instagram.com/p/282daWk38g/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

7. The thoughtful humanitarian

https://instagram.com/p/2bwVkxE38o/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

8. The resilient educator

https://instagram.com/p/1Qypitk30U/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

9. The caring boss

https://instagram.com/p/05eWNwE31s/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

10. The good samaritan

https://instagram.com/p/zpzVOJE30c/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

11. The diligent mother

https://instagram.com/p/y7xIyCE30x/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos

12. The helpful buddies

https://instagram.com/p/xs_fOCk37z/?taken-by=thehumansoflagos