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  • The community weathermen of Kisumu County

    February 02, 2023 |

    DIRAJ |

    Documentary |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya

    To combat a lack of early warning weather systems in Western Kenya, the government-led Downscaling Climate Information program brings together technical officers to interpret the forecast and provide recommendations every season. That information is distributed to community volunteers who share the forecast with locals in as many ways as possible.

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  • Adapting Corn for Tortillas—and New Markets—in the Pacific Northwest

    February 01, 2023 |

    Civil Eats |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chimacum, Washington

    The Organic Seed Alliance is running corn seed trials to find a variety that can grow in the Pacific Northwest’s short growing season to improve local farmers’ climate crisis resiliency.

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  • Bronx Residents Got Rid of Their Gas Stoves. Their Air Quality Improved.

    January 31, 2023 |

    The City |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A pilot program in New York City improved public housing residents’ air quality by swapping their gas stoves with electric induction stoves.

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  • Libraries eliminating fees to boost equity

    January 30, 2023 |

    KGTV-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    Libraries across the United States are eliminating overdue fees to be more equitable. As a result, many see an increase in library card renewals, visitors, and returned materials.

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  • A Mobile Bank On Wheels Reaches Bronx Residents Where They Are

    January 24, 2023 |

    Next City |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    A coalition of community organizations in the Bronx created a mobile bank with the New York City credit union to combat the lack of access to financial institutions. The bank on wheels travels around the borough to provide services and do outreach.

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  • Costa Rican trail opens a path to cash for nature and people

    January 23, 2023 |

    Context |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Costa Rica

    The Mar a Mar association is slowly improving the 174-mile hiking trail, Camino de Costa Rica, with new infrastructure to attract more tourists. The path was built to bring tourism profits inland to the local communities that need it. The association is also helping members of those communities develop small businesses around the trail.

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  • Seeds of change: Nepal's local crops raise hopes for food security

    January 22, 2023 |

    Context |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

    In an effort to protect and promote Nepal’s local, or traditional, crops, the Raithane Koseli Ghar initiative gathers and sells the hard-to-find seeds. The initiative also provides support and education to farmers looking to grow them.

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  • How to build a better bike-share program

    January 20, 2023 |

    Grist |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    A community-led nonprofit restarted New Orleans’ bike-sharing program Blue Bikes with a focus on affordability and equity after a for-profit company ended it during the pandemic. The founders used the bike stands and tools left behind from the original program, the city provided spaces for the bike racks, and the funders provided money for a fleet of bicycles.

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  • The Chicago Tool Library Has You Covered For Nearly Everything

    January 19, 2023 |

    Block Club Chicago |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    The Chicago Tool Library allows members to borrow a wide variety of tools through a pay-what-you-want-membership model.

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  • PC(USA) churches in New York provide a genuine welcome to all God's children

    January 17, 2023 |

    Presbyterians Today |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Auburn, New York

    Westminster Presbyterian Church in New York opens its doors to create the Pride House, a safe space for local LGBTQIA+ youth, once a week. Organizers provide snacks and games, and participation in the church is not required.

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