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Malcolm Burnley

October 20, 2015 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Providence, Rhode Island

Making Philly more accessible to college students could help keep them in the city after graduation, prolonging the economic benefit and supplying skilled workers.

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With gun violence a regular occurrence in Trenton, could hospital-based intervention benefit city?

Penny Ray

October 18, 2015 |

The Trentonian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Trenton, New Jersey

The city of Trenton is trying to reduce gun violence. In Philadelphia, the Healing Hurt People is a hospital-based violence intervention program that employs trauma counselors to help patients suffering from gun violence.

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What a successful university mental health program looks like

Kimberly Alters

October 15, 2015 |

The Week |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Carrollton, Georgia

Many mental illnesses appear during an individual's college years, yet few colleges have effective mental health programs. The Jed Foundation created a framework for universities to follow to address student's need such as peer outreach programs.

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How Christians in Kenya are trying to hack government corruption

Catherine Woodiwiss

October 09, 2015 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Religion and technology are two important elements in Nairobi, however, they have remained distant until the corrupt government brought them together. Christian hackathons are now opportunities for technology and religion to meet to spur innovation that can help fight against corruption

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Overwhelmed By Thousands Of Refugee Children Traveling Alone, Europe Considers Adoption

Erin Banco

October 05, 2015 |

International Business Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany, Munich, Bayern

In Germany child refugee homes are overwhelmed with unaccompanied minors. Adoption is one solution to quickly get these kids into homes, but many kids refuse because their family is far away but alive.

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Colorado's affordable artist housing efforts catching on quickly

Ray Mark Rinaldi

October 03, 2015 |

The Denver Post |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Artists need cheap living costs, but their presence improves a community and the property values. The State of Colorado and private developers are creating affordable housing and work spaces for artists in neighborhoods they want to thrive.

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For U.S. Tribes, a Movement to Revive Native Foods and Lands

Cheryl Katz

September 28, 2015 |

Yale Environment 360 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Duluth, Minnesota

Property rights, circumscribed jurisdictions, and conflicts with neighbors exacerbate Native American efforts to restore tribal land and resources. Some tribes have found success by tapping into a trend of support from the government and conservationists.

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4 Startups Revolutionizing How Food Is Produced in the U.S.

Chris Peak

September 24, 2015 |

NationSwell |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Salina, Kansas

University research in Kansas and California is providing technical solutions for small farmers to help them compete against large scale farms.

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How Detroit anchor institutions are developing local talent

MJ Galbraith

September 22, 2015 |

Model D |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

With the help of a grant, a high school in Detroit is making "13th grade" desirable. Upon completion, graduates of the tuition-free 5-year "Early College" program are certified to work in a range of roles in the health care industry. The program is also helping to fill persistent gaps in the local employment pipeline.

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The Brave Young Doctors of Sierra Leone

Amy Maxmen

September 16, 2015 |

PBS NOVA |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Sierra Leone, Freetown, Western Area

King’s Partnership and Partners in Health are outliers in the global health community in focusing on the mentorship of Sierra Leone’s next generation of doctors. The country has a profound need for more medical experts.

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