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In Jos, an initiative is using behavioural change communication to fight malaria

Johnstone Kpilaakaa

July 12, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Jos

Nigeria accounted for 31.8% of all malaria-related deaths globally in 2020. The Block Malaria Africa Initiative employs behavioral change communication to promote positive health outcomes by studying behavior and providing effective messages and materials that address each community’s needs to educate people on what malaria is and how it can be prevented.

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How trees are helping this war-torn city heal after ISIS

Charlie Metcalfe

July 10, 2022 |

Mic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Iraq, Mosul

After years of war left the city of Mosul without the greenery it had come to be known for, an initiative called Green Mosul organized a volunteer tree-planting campaign that aimed to bring together people of different backgrounds and religions and rebuild community bonds. Through the project, volunteers planted roughly 17,000 trees, and plans are in the works to replicate the effort in other post-conflict cities.

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Could Cleaning the Tigris River Help Repair Iraq's Damaged Reputation?

Katarzyna Rybarczyk

July 07, 2022 |

The Revelator |

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Response Location: Iraq, Baghdad

Baghdad resident Murtadha Al-Tameemi started organizing weekly clean ups at the banks of the Tigris river earlier this year, but it soon became a grassroots movement called Clean Iraq and encouraged residents to organize similar events across the country. In a place long-affected by war, it serves not just as an important effort and opportunity to save the river but to rebuild peace, cooperation, and a sense of normalcy.

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Trees, tech and people help Mozambican park reverse nature losses

Kim Harrisberg

July 05, 2022 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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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.

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Moving Through the City Can Be Dangerous for Indian Women. Can These Apps Help?

Kalpana Sunder

July 01, 2022 |

Next City |

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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.

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Are you watering your lawn wrong? USU's Water Checkers will help you figure it out

Nadia Pflaum

June 30, 2022 |

KUER Radio |

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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.

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With Branded Pothole Repairs, Private Companies Make Their Mark on Johannesburg's Roads

Ray Mwareya

June 23, 2022 |

Next City |

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Response Location: South Africa, Johannesburg

Two insurance companies, Discovery and Dialdirect, implemented a smartphone app for drivers to report potholes in their city. The companies then fill the potholes and brand them with their logos.

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Residents 13 and up get another pick of city projects to receive funding

Ted Glanzer

June 20, 2022 |

Hartford Courant |

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Response Location: United States, Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford residents 13 and older can decide how some public funds are spent. The Hartford Decides participatory budgeting initiative considers public input on small capital projects that cost between $10,000 and $25,000 and have a useful life of at least five years. City officials vet the projects for feasibility and those that pass are put on a ballot for the public to vote on. Previous winning projects include improvements to libraries, schools, and other publicly accessible resources. Residents can vote online or in-person and, depending on available funding, two to four projects can win approval.

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El cálculo imposible de las ollas comunes: ¿cómo repartir cuatro pescados entre trescientas personas?

Stefanie Pareja

June 16, 2022 |

Salud con Lupa |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Peru, Lima

Las Ollas Comunes son comedores comunales que proporcionan almuerzo a los miembros de las comunidades aledañas de manera gratuita. Las ollas funcionan con el trabajo organizado y voluntario de las mujeres de las comunidades, quienes se aseguran de dividir los alimentos que logran recolectar, de manera equitativa.

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Una ciudad con menos basura: reciclar en San Cristóbal

Neiyer Angarita

June 16, 2022 |

Historias que laten |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Venezuela, Táchira

En el 2020, ingenieros y arquitectos del estado se reunén para encontrar una solución a los problemas de manejo de desechos en sus comunidades y deciden crear un centro de recolección de desechos revalorizables y reciclaje. En el proceso crean además una escuela de reciclaje para educar a la población y además trabajan con los gobiernos locales para colocar una red de contenedores públicos para clasificación de desechos.

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