Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 828 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • With help, Afghan refugees make a home in Manhattan, Kansas

    April 20, 2023 |

    The Kansas Leadership Center Journal (KLC Journal) |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Manhattan, Kansas

    The Manhattan Afghan Resettlement Team (MART) helps Afghan refugees escape Taliban oppression and build new lives in the U.S. MART helps to connect refugees with the local Islamic Center for meetings about adjusting to life in the U.S. and language courses, as well as help getting a Social Security card, a job and enrolling their children in school. To date, over 100 refugees have been successfully resettled.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • 'He's never gonna be the same again' What type of support does a child need to recover from the trauma of being shot? A Kalamazoo mother is on a lonely search for that answer.

    April 11, 2023 |

    NowKalamazoo |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

    The Victim of Violence Program uses hospital social workers to connect with youth in the hospital for cases of interpersonal violence by helping them cope with trauma, and any other psychosocial concerns that may arise as a result within the year that youth and their families are required to participate in the program. An individualized, holistic treatment plan is developed for each patient, whether that be helping them graduate high school, learn how to communicate better with family or manage the symptoms of their trauma. In 2021, the program had 11 patients and a 100% completion rate.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Massachusetts churches have housed Afghan families for over a year as city unites in supporting new neighbors

    April 11, 2023 |

    Episcopal News Service |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Newburyport, Massachusetts

    Churches in Newburyport, Massachusetts, converted rooms into temporary housing for Afghan refugee families. With support from community donations, the congregations created living spaces and provided the families with necessities like beds and clothes.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Civic participation, trust, getting to know people: Together Baton Rouge gets things done

    April 09, 2023 |

    NOLA.com (The Times-Picayune) |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    Together Baton Rouge connects different organizations and individuals to collaborate on important community issues, such as advocating for needed infrastructure work. The group helped bring about the restructuring of a corporate tax break program that brought in $282 million in revenue in 2021.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • BikeAthens Provides Transportation Equity

    April 08, 2023 |

    Grady Newsource |

    Video |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

    Athens’ poverty rate is 28.8%, making it difficult for some locals to afford cars and other means of transportation. BikeAthens donates bikes to those in need, hosts “Fix Your Own Bike Nights” and teaches classes on bike safety and how to ride to provide residents with an accessible means of transportation. The nonprofit donates about 100-120 bikes each year.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

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

    April 04, 2023 |

    Context |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    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.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • During Lent, some UK dioceses give up fossil fuel investments for good

    April 04, 2023 |

    National Catholic Reporter |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom

    The 40 Days, 40 Dioceses campaign leaders spent Lent working to convince dioceses in the United Kingdom to give up financial holdings in fossil fuels permanently and publicly. The campaign, led by the Christian climate group Operation Noah, highlighted a different diocese every day.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Caste in India: Hip hop fights for Dalit rights

    April 02, 2023 |

    Context |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India, New Delhi

    Dalit hip-hop musicians are using their art and social media to propel the Dalit rights and anti-caste movements to the forefront of mainstream conversation.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • With a support fund, CATAI is addressing the barriers to girl child education in Adamawa

    March 23, 2023 |

    BONews |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Adamawa

    The Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative oversees the Educate A Girl project, which advocates for increased funding for public schooling and distributes radio dramas that discuss gender barriers to education for girls.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • How Mass Bird Death In Philadelphia Catalyzed A Local Lights-out Program

    March 16, 2023 |

    Next City |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A light pollution mitigation pledge in Philadephia called Lights Out Philly asks building managers to agree to turn off their lights late at night during bird migration periods to decrease bird collisions with windows.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus