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How Bangladesh Made Abortion Safer

Patrick Adams

December 28, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh

In the aftermath of the Bangladesh war for independence of 1971, the newly formed country was reeling from the result of system sexual violence perpetuated by the Pakistani military forces as well as locals; in response, the government effectively set in motion the necessary public infrastructure for safe abortion services in the country. Now, Bangladesh is applying those same lessons to serve Rohingya refugees.

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Helping Women Exit Incarceration Successfully

Megan Kamerick

December 27, 2018 |

KUNM |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Crossroads for Women, a New Mexico nonprofit, is helping formerly incarcerated women find community, support, and recovery. Using trauma-informed care practices, the program offers a comprehensive list of services like housing, mental health treatment, employment counseling, and substance abuse treatment. Underlying all services is the understanding that no individual is trauma free and that community and relationships are crucial to sustainable recovery.

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Spain's Alma de África soccer team is like 'family' for immigrant players

Catarina Fernandes Martins

December 26, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Spain, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia

A professional soccer team in Andalusia called Alma de África has helped integrate migrants and locals. The team has 25 players from 16 different countries, including Spain. It provides a sense of family and belonging amid frustrating circumstances for both newcomers and locals.

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In Australia, drought dried up farm jobs — so government became the employer

Anoush Darabi

December 24, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia, Victoria

As climate change has led to more frequent droughts and volatile weather in Australia, climate-dependent jobs like farming are increasingly imperiled. In response, the Australian state government of Victoria launched its Drought Employment Program, which puts underemployed farm workers back to work on environmental or cultural projects of high priority for the community. These projects, like land regeneration, also help farm workers develop new skills.

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One Arizona district has found a way to keep truant kids in school

Lily Altavena

December 19, 2018 |

AZ Central (The Arizona Republic) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

In Baboquivari, a small Arizona district, schools are in the middle of a multi-year effort to reduce high chronic absenteeism rates. By sending volunteers to students' homes, offering rides to school, and providing laundry services, the district is hoping to eliminate the daily barriers many indigenous students face in making it to the classroom.

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Why Big Tech's congressman is betting on Iowa

Jessica Mendoza

December 19, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jefferson, Iowa

An interesting advocate for spreading tech jobs into small towns comes in the form of Silicon Valley’s congressman. Representative Ro Khanna hopes that investing in small towns will stimulate local economies as well as mitigate some problems relating to overcrowding and sky-high rent in the San Francisco area. Buy-in from tech companies, local residents, and perhaps Congress will help push investment in areas like Jefferson, Iowa even further.

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To Help The Homeless, Some In LA Are Giving Them A Place To Stay

Anna Scott

December 13, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the Host Home program is placing homeless youth in the homes of willing hosts. They share space, but don't necessarily have to share their lives and schedules, providing an opportunity for people to pursue education and jobs in safety as they transition to permanent housing. While the program is just starting out and currently only serves 6 people with its limited scope, the approach is also being implemented in the U.K. and other parts of the United States.

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Asian Ride-Sharing Apps Speed Up to Cut Men Out of Equation

Maroosha Muzaffar

December 13, 2018 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

Across Asia, ride-sharing startups are being created to provide women with safe transportation options. From India to Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, these companies starting all-women teams of drivers or offering women the option to hire female drivers. These companies are part of a larger, global trend as a – albeit short-term – response to the #MeToo culture.

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We spent a year reporting on teen anxiety. Here's what we learned — and why you're part of the solution

Sara Israelsen-Hartley

December 12, 2018 |

Deseret News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Utah

Rates of mental health issues including anxiety and depression are on the rise across the nation, inspiring families, schools and communities to take action. In Utah, some schools are implementing meditation methodology while other clinics are teaching tools for coping.

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Exploring Solutions: ‘Wildfire as a Fact of Life'

Bryce Oates

December 11, 2018 |

The Daily Yonder |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Redding, California

Rural communities need a multi-pronged strategy to improve resilience to wildfires. A method that combines forest treatment projects, education of homeowners, and community-level strategizing at the neighborhood level is the best approach to reducing risk, according to Headwaters Economics, a nonprofit organization. Other organizations, like the Watershed Center and the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network, are working to spread awareness and implementation of such resilience-oriented wildfire management strategies.

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