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Trump has cut global climate finance. China is more than happy to step in.

Christian Shepherd

May 04, 2025 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: China

China's strategic provision of affordable renewable energy infrastructure—such as solar panels and wind turbines—to developing countries like the Philippines, fills the vacuum caused by significant U.S. cuts in global climate finance under the Trump administration.

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USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college — until now

Ruchi Kumar

April 08, 2025 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Afghanistan

A scholarship endowment from the U.S. Agency of International Development supports the American University of Afghanistan, which provides courses to Afghan women who are not allowed to pursue education in their home country. In all, 208 scholarships have been awarded, including funds for 120 women to relocate and attend college in person, but the future of the program is uncertain due to federal cuts to USAID’s programs.

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Need help finding housing or financial aid? Minnesota's growing number of hubs support families.

Jessie Van Berkel

March 30, 2025 |

Minnesota Star Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Minnesota’s community resource centers are one-stop hubs where families and soon-to-be parents can get help with everything from applying for benefits to finding child care, housing or transportation. The state now has 16 centers in seven counties, though continued state funding for these facilities is uncertain.

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'We Take Care of Each Other': Inside the Prison That Could Change Incarceration in America

Ben Seal

February 27, 2025 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, Chester, Pennsylvania

Little Scandinavia is a pilot project at a Pennsylvania correctional institution that adopts Norway and Sweden's humane and rehabilitative approach to incarceration. The unit emphasizes dignity, normalized living conditions — like the ability to cook and call family members — and dynamic relationships between staff and incarcerated individuals. Early outcomes show improvements in inmate and staff well-being and reduced violence.

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Building Food Sovereignty in San Francisco and Detroit

Kevin McClendon

February 01, 2025 |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

The Black Community Food Sovereignty Network and the Native Foodways Program strengthen community connections to food, not only enhancing access, but also restoring culturally significant relationships with the Earth, supporting local economies, and healing historical traumas.

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Supporting Smallholder Women Farmers With Hand Tractors

Tanka Dhakal

January 31, 2025 |

Nepal Investigative Multimedia Journalism Network |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Machhapuchhre

A local government initiative has helped over 30 farmers to buy hand tractors in the last six years, with most of the beneficiaries being women. The hand tractors make farming more accessible and profitable for women.

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How One Library Is Filling the Gaps in Homeless Services

Carl Smith

November 27, 2024 |

Governing |

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Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

The Salt Lake City Public Library employed in-house social workers and built out an area in the library dedicated to providing a variety of resources for people experiencing homelessness and anyone else looking for support. The staff helps people find individualized paths forward, and partner organizations host office hours for things like harm reduction services and workforce services.

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Restoring a Cornerstone of the Local Grain Economy

Daniel Walton

November 20, 2024 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

A new generation of entrepreneurs is reestablishing local grain mills across the United States, drawing on historic processes to bring back a system that benefits local economics while providing fresher, more nutrient-dense flour. The group, the Craft Millers Guild, meets virtually to share advice, learn from experts, and advocate for change.

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Nonprofits fill a gap for offering arts and culture in local schools and beyond. They rely on philanthropic support.

Agata Popęda

November 14, 2024 |

Monterey County Now |

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Response Location: United States, Seaside, California

California nonprofits are stepping up to provide young people with arts education opportunities in light of the lack of arts funding and programming at schools. In Seaside, the multicultural organization Palenke Arts offers classes in a variety of dance, visual arts, and a Spanish book club that are accessible to many ages.

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Ancient seeds, new roots: Cherokee corn thrives at St. Edward's University's food forest

Nicole Williams Quezada

October 08, 2024 |

Hilltop Views |

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Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

A food forest at St. Edward’s University has cultivated two heirloom varieties of Cherokee corn, helping Cherokee peoples connect to their ancestors and agriculural history.

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