Story Search Results

Advanced Search

There are so many ways to search the solutions journalism stories in this database. Explore our searchable fields:

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 16603 results for your search. View and Refine Your Search Terms

Trees, tech and people help Mozambican park reverse nature losses

Kim Harrisberg

July 05, 2022 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Mozambique, Goinha

Gorongosa National Park is a leader in community-driven conservation efforts. Last year, surrounding communities planted more than 260,000 coffee trees and 20,000 indigenous trees. The park has also led to employment for 1,500 locals, in an effort to protect the environment and keep the local economy afloat.

Read More
Go to Original Story
"Online Doctors" Filling Health Sector Gaps In Nigeria

Abdullah Tijani

July 04, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Oshodi, Lagos State

iWello is a telemedicine startup that provides medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment at a significantly reduced cost — less than one dollar — to those who can’t afford or accommodate a visit to a traditional doctor’s office.

Read More
Go to Original Story
Paul Quinn's focus on mental health helps college students through trauma, stay on track

Valeria Olivares

July 01, 2022 |

Dallas Morning News |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Paul Quinn, a historically Black college, developed an exhaustive program that supports students’ mental health as a way to encourage academic success. All incoming students have a mental health assessment with a counselor and have free access to therapy and support groups throughout their education. Professors, coaches, and academic advisers also offer support or can direct students to campus resources.

Read More
Go to Original Story
Rapid Diagnostic Test Is Helping Nigerians Fight Malaria, But There's A Problem

Zubaida Baba Ibrahim

July 01, 2022 |

HumAngle |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

With rapid diagnostic tests, Nigerians with malaria symptoms can get a quicker diagnosis at a lower cost, especially in regions where lab-based testing is not available. The tests have made it easier to get a diagnosis in places where malaria is prevalent, but many Nigerians still don't know the tests are an option or choose to self-medicate due to lack of trust in the local health system.

Read More
Go to Original Story
Moving Through the City Can Be Dangerous for Indian Women. Can These Apps Help?

Kalpana Sunder

July 01, 2022 |

Next City |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Mumbai

The Woloo mobile app helps women locate and access clean and hygienic restrooms at restaurants and cafes. The app partners with 10,000 restaurants and cafes across 50 cities that allow women to use their restrooms free of charge. “Hygiene officers” from the app also evaluate the restrooms to ensure their clean and suitable for use. There are currently about 1,200 certified restrooms on the app and 30,000 users.

Read More
Go to Original Story
Soilless Farming to the Rescue. How to Boost Agriculture Without Hurting Forests

Abdullah Tijani

June 30, 2022 |

Foundation for Investigative Journalism |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

A Nigerian agricultural entrepreneur is embracing hydroponics — a method that grows crops with water and no soil — as an alternative to farming methods that have led to land degradation. Because of Adebowale Onafowora’s knowledge, he has trained more than 20,000 people; and helped set up over 200 hydroponic centers. His inspiration led to the establishment of the Landmark University Greenhouse and Hydroponic Technology Centre, a place for research and training in the technique.

Read More
Go to Original Story
As Temperatures Rise, Farms Are Sprouting in Alaska

Hannah Wallace

June 30, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Alaska

Alaska usually imports most of its food, but due to supply chain issues and climate change making the growing season longer, more small farms are popping up in The Last Frontier state. While the number of U.S. farms has decreased between 2007 and 2017, Alaska saw them increase by 44 percent. With their farming boom, residents are becoming more sustainable on their own crops rather than relying on global food systems.

Read More
Go to Original Story
Filling the Gaps

Chris Killian

June 30, 2022 |

Encore Magazine |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Synergy Healthcare Center is a mental health services clinic that focuses on issues facing the Black community to help fill gaps in service and address mental health stigma. Synergy focuses on cultural awareness to ensure those seeking help feel safe and comfortable with the mental health care services they’re receiving. The Center also hosts various themed gatherings to help create a safe place for those in need.

Read More
Go to Original Story
Are you watering your lawn wrong? USU's Water Checkers will help you figure it out

Nadia Pflaum

June 30, 2022 |

KUER Radio |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

Water Checkers visit homeowners in Salt Late City for free to help asses soil quality and determine if their sprinkler systems’ water distribution is working and efficient. By participating in this program, residents have reduced their irrigation by 7,900 gallons per month, which helps keep waters in tributaries of the Great Salt Lake.

Read More
Go to Original Story
A Cottage Industry Quietly Rises, Lifted by South Sudan's Often Ignored Women

Richard Sultan

June 30, 2022 |

TIME of the World |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Sudan

A network of Sudanese women is pooling resources to create a successful market. The Women's Empowerment Initiative has provided funds, training, and the connections to create economic opportunities for the entrepreneurs.

Read More
Go to Original Story