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  • Free school meals helped families during the pandemic. This fall, those lunches won't return.

    August 01, 2022 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States

    Several studies have shown the link between universal free school meals and higher academic performance, improved nutrition and health, and better behavior. Children who deal with food insecurity often receive “most of their dietary needs at school.”

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  • Curbing the tide of open defecation in Nigeria; the Kwara example

    July 28, 2022 |

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kwara

    The Kwara Government and the Open Defecation Free Program provide public toilets to citizens in areas where public defecation is an issue and also provides basic sanitation services to those in need. Since the program began, the rate of open defecation has dropped by 14%, while the rate of access to basic sanitation services in the state has increased from 14% to 31%.

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  • How BFF is reintegrating obstetric fistula patients back into society

    July 28, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    The Bashir Fistula Foundation (BFF) provides free surgeries to remedy obstetric fistula, as well as rehabilitation services to integrate patients back into society. Since the organization was formed in 2018, approximately 98 women have benefitted from free surgical intervention.

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  • Breast, Cervical Cancers: Touring Team's Approach Protects Low-Income Nigerian Women

    July 27, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ota, Ogun State

    A medical outreach group called Quinta Health offers breast and cervical cancer screenings to women free of charge. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Quinta Health uses a strategic outreach plan to reach low-income community women in need of screening and trains medical professionals to provide the tests in surrounding cities.

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  • A Database Of Donors Is Filling Blood Supply Gaps In Nigeria

    July 26, 2022 |

    HumAngle |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    Haima Health helps fill in a huge void in Nigeria’s healthcare system by providing a large blood donor database across 14 states in the country that links donors to patients in need. Since launching, Haima Health has established the largest database in the country with over 2,000 registered voluntary blood donors.

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  • SCAF is driving inclusion of sickle cell warriors in Nigeria's tech industry

    July 24, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    The Sickle Cell Aid Foundation teaches tech skills to those with sickle cell anemia to increase their employability and spearhead an inclusive tech industry. Since launching, the organization has trained and graduated 20 individuals with coding skills.

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  • HAPPY GOES TO SCHOOL

    July 22, 2022 |

    99.9 Kiss FM, Abuja |

    Podcast |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Nigeria, Mpape, Abuja

    In a community where economic barriers prevent children from getting an education, the Oakbridge Foundation provides free, quality primary school education for out of school children.

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  • A Mentorship Programme Is Turning Young PWDs Into A Thriving Workforce

    July 22, 2022 |

    HumAngle |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    The Peniel Foundation virtually connects people with disabilities with mentors to help them learn to achieve their goals, level up their career skills to access to better jobs and become financially independent. Since forming, the foundation has seen thousands join the program and go on to have great success in their careers and personal lives.

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  • A few tablets a day keep rickets away

    July 20, 2022 |

    Daily Trust |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    The Hope for the Village Child Foundation provides rickets treatment to children via a daily dose of calcium. Treating rickets allows children to live more comfortably, avoid missing school, and being bullied by their peers. Since the 1990s, about 4,257 children have benefited from the rickets project.

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  • This small city ditched its buses. Its public Uber-like service has been a big hit

    July 19, 2022 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Wilson, North Carolina

    A small North Carolina city replaced its bus system with on-demand minivans to better serve residents. In a collaborative effort with the company Via, which provided software, vehicles, and drivers in exchange for city funding, the service runs about 3,700 trips a week and covers 100% of the city, increasing accessibility for residents.

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