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Nurturing the Nurturer: Promoting Adequate Nutrition for Pregnant Women in Sokoto State

Chibuike Alagboso, Hadiza Mohammed

April 10, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto

The Save the Child Initiative, in collaboration with the Society for Women Development and Empowerment in Nigeria, is working to ensure that expectant mothers receive proper nutrition during pregnancy so they can deliver healthy babies. The initiative provides iron and folic acid supplements, nutrition counseling, hosts antenatal clinics, and even travels door-to-door to provide education and care to those in need.

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This Evolving 3,000-Mile-Long Park Is Already Improving Cities Along Its Path

Ashira Morris

April 10, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

The East Coast Greenway is a car-free trail network under development along the East Coast of the United States. The project organizers work with cities along the planned path to build the infrastructure and find funding. The goal is to connect Calais, Maine, and Key West, Florida.

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Civic participation, trust, getting to know people: Together Baton Rouge gets things done

Jack Barlow

April 09, 2023 |

NOLA.com (The Times-Picayune) |

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Response Location: United States, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Together Baton Rouge connects different organizations and individuals to collaborate on important community issues, such as advocating for needed infrastructure work. The group helped bring about the restructuring of a corporate tax break program that brought in $282 million in revenue in 2021.

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How one Indian village is lighting the way in green energy drive

Moushumi Basu

April 09, 2023 |

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Response Location: India, Hengbung, Manipur

A first-of-its-kind renewable energy system in Hengbung, India, creates hydropower with solar pumps to prevent the community from experiencing prolonged power outages during extreme weather. At the same time, the project is increasing India’s renewable energy capacity.

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How Young Voters Helped Make Brandon Johnson Chicago's Next Mayor

Mack Liederman

April 07, 2023 |

Block Club Chicago |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's campaign strategically targeted young voters by leveraging social media, collaborating with artists and musicians, hosting rallies and events on college campuses, and recruiting young progressive officials to support his candidacy. In the citywide election, turnout among the youngest voters jumped roughly 30 percent compared to the primary, helping Johnson narrowly defeat his opponent.

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How Local Groups Worked to Increase Youth Civic Engagement Ahead of Chicago's Runoff Election

Eunice Alpasan

April 07, 2023 |

WTTW-PBS |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Ahead of Chicago's runoff municipal election, organizations such as GoodKids MadCity and Chicago Votes targeted youth voters with nontraditional events such as fashion shows and art installations, hosted youth-led candidate forums, and helped young residents get set up with IDs and driver's licenses needed for registration. Turnout among voters age 18 to 24 increased by 32 percent between the February election and the April runoff.

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Peer Court Keeps Youth Accountable, Removes Shame and Stigma

Laurie Udesky

April 07, 2023 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, California

Marin County's Peer Solutions program is a youth court designed to help keep students out of the juvenile justice system. In addition to attending personal development classes and completing volunteer hours, teens in the program attend "hearings" where other participants act as the jury to facilitate discussions around accountability and ways to move forward.

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A Literary Movement is Helping Children Cultivate Reading Culture

Zainab Adewale

April 06, 2023 |

The Solutions Paper |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Osun, Oyo State

At the Kiishi Readers Club, students in Oyo state can borrow books and attend lectures and discussions to help develop their reading, writing, and leadership skills. Students who have participated in the club say the experience has helped them improve their academic performance and given them more confidence in their public speaking abilities.

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Recovery high schools, like one in Denver, help kids heal from an addiction and build a future

Stephanie Daniel

April 06, 2023 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

5280 High School is a recovery school for students who need help managing addictions. The school incorporates treatment strategies, such as a daily recovery meeting, into the school day and emphasizes peer support and mutual aid.

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During Lent, some UK dioceses give up fossil fuel investments for good

Brian Roewe

April 04, 2023 |

National Catholic Reporter |

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Response Location: United Kingdom

The 40 Days, 40 Dioceses campaign leaders spent Lent working to convince dioceses in the United Kingdom to give up financial holdings in fossil fuels permanently and publicly. The campaign, led by the Christian climate group Operation Noah, highlighted a different diocese every day.

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