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From scarcity to abundance: The secret of the 'peace farmers' of Colombia

Sandra Weiss

April 17, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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Response Location: Colombia, Meta

La Cosmopolitana Foundation in Colombia offers courses that teach people to live in harmony with each other and nature. The classes focus on sustainability and helping rural communities to work together to create circular economies. Small fees make the classes largely accessible.

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A new outreach team focuses on relieving disorder on Third Avenue

Greg Kim

April 16, 2023 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

As a part of Seattle’s Third Avenue Project to relieve disorder downtown, the organization We Deliver Care has workers stationed on the streets almost constantly to provide necessities like snacks and water to those who need it. Their consistent presence and assistance builds relationships with the people they help, which allows the We Deliver Care workers to de-escalate conflicts.

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Veterans program shows way to reducing all homelessness

Amanda Zhou

April 12, 2023 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Washington

In Washington, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority distributes vouchers to veterans experiencing homelessness that they can use to pay for housing. The organization also connects veterans with local resources to help them manage the process.

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Shred Up Halabja: Glimpse of Hope Amid Plastic Bombardment

Salam Omer

April 10, 2023 |

KirkukNow |

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Response Location: Iraq, Halabja

The Shred Up Halabja Recycling Center is the first successful plastic collection and recycling system in Halabja, Iraq. The project collects plastics from schools, homes, and public places to recycle and turn into usable products. It also educates students about the importance of recycling to encourage understanding and innovation.

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Kenya's community-first climate approach lets locals pick projects

Geoffrey Kamadi

April 04, 2023 |

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Response Location: Kenya, Isiolo

The Kenyan government provides direct funding to local governments and communities to address climate change adaptation. This ensures locals have a say in the solutions and projects do not inadvertently cause harm.

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Why Intergenerational Thinking Is Essential to Heal the Planet

Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

April 04, 2023 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: India, Meghalaya

Prioritizing intergenerational thinking allows current generations to make long-term decisions that help prevent urgent issues like climate change from having severe, irreversible impacts on future generations. For example, elders of the Indigenous Khasi community built living root bridges for future environmental and transportation benefits, despite never seeing the fruits of their labor. Now, at least 150 of the ancient bridges still exist to be used by the community today.

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How Planting Grasslands Fights Climate Change

Michelle Lotker

April 03, 2023 |

PBS North Carolina |

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Response Location: United States, North Carolina

In North Carolina, planting native grassland plants instead of typical turf for lawns, landscaping, and roadside areas can create a carbon sink as the plants trap carbon underground in their long root systems.

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Edo IDP Camp: Displaced by insurgents, they found refuge thousands of kilometres from home

Gbeenga Salau

March 31, 2023 |

The Guardian Nigeria News |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Uhogua, Edo

The Home for the Needy Foundation’s camp offers accommodations and support for people who are displaced in Nigeria due to terrorism. Along with housing, clothes, food, healthcare, and general support, those staying at the camp receive help and encouragement to continue their education, apply for college, or learn a trade.

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Detroit's WSU makes it easier for former students to return, finish degree

Mark Richardson

March 30, 2023 |

Detroit Metro Times |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University’s Warrior Way Back program allows former students who left college without a diploma to re-enroll and have up to $4,000 of their student debt forgiven.

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DCSEU Program Connects Job Seekers to Green Industry

Kayla Benjamin

March 29, 2023 |

The Washington Informer |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

A workforce development program in Washington D.C. gives locals the opportunity to intern at energy companies for on-the-job training four days a week and attend class-style training one day a week. Participants earn a living wage and graduate with the skills necessary for a full-time position in the sustainability sector.

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