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Human urine turned into ‘gold' to boost agricultural productivity in Rwanda

Aimable Twahirwa

October 05, 2022 |

Rwanda Dispatch |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Rwanda

Fertilizer produced from human urine is a more affordable option for Rwandan farmers and is better for the soil than chemical-based fertilizers. Though it was initially produced to improve fertilizer affordability, it has also become a source of income for those who sell their urine to the producers.

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From grassroots to governments, LANDBACK returns stolen land

Ray Levy Uyeda

October 05, 2022 |

Prism |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Colville Indian Reservation, United States, Seattle, Washington

Through partnerships with conservation organizations and donation-based rent and land tax programs, Native peoples and tribes are reclaiming land stolen from them hundreds of years ago and raising funds for these efforts from non-Native residents still occupying Native territory. The LANDBACK movement has helped recover parcels such as a 10,000-acre plot in the Seattle area that was returned to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation via a conservation organization.

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9 eurai ir važiuok, kur nori: energetikos krizės akivaizdoje vokiečiai gaivins išbandytą drąsų sprendimą

Vaida Kalinkaitė-Matuliauskienė

October 05, 2022 |

Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany

Vokietijos gyventojai asmeninį automobilį mielai keitė į visuomeninį transportą, taip sumažindami degalų vartojimą ir žalingą transporto poveikį gamtai. Kad geros kokybės viešoji paslauga gali paskatinti gyventojus keisti kasdienius įpročius - parodė devynis eurus kainuojančio mėnesinio viešojo transporto bilieto eksperimentas, kurį laiką leidęs visiems, įsigijusiems bilietą, vien su juo visą mėnesį keliauti į visas eksperimento teritorijos zonas ir įvairiomis viešojo transporto priemonėmis.

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Wineries, breweries help Secretary of State recruit younger poll workers

Amber Smith

October 05, 2022 |

Spectrum News 1 Kentucky |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Kentucky

In 2020, the Kentucky Secretary of State's Office teamed up with local breweries to recruit a new generation of poll workers, distributing bottle tags with QR codes leading to online information about volunteering in elections. The effort was one of several initiatives that helped attract roughly 5,000 new poll workers, and the state has now expanded the program to local wineries for the 2022 election.

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HelpMum is training traditional birth attendants to mitigate maternal mortality

Abiodun Jamiu

October 05, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

HelpMum works to reduce maternal and infant mortality by training community birth attendants on modern and safe delivery methods, as most traditional birth attendants lack proper training. Along with training sessions, the group also provides birth kits, or resources to help with the delivery process. So far, HelpMum is present in six states and has trained over 2,000 community health workers.

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Chess offers inclusion, new direction to marginalised kids in Nigerian slums

Adebola Makinde

October 05, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos State

Chess in Slums Africa uses chess to provide education and enrichment for marginalized children. The program typically lasts for about two weeks and consists of chess sessions, mental math, and discussions to get to know the children intimately. Then, some of the children are placed in shelters or reconnected with their families. The organization then pays scheduled visits to ensure the child’s needs are met. So far, the organization has helped 976 children across the state.

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Clubfoot Feature Story

Byamukama Alozious

October 05, 2022 |

Maama FM 101.7 |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Uganda, Mulago

The Mulago Clubfoot Clinic treats children born with clubfoot deformities with nonsurgical methods. There are currently 28 clinics scattered across regional hospitals, increasing access to treatment for those in need.

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What's Working (and who isn't)

Mike Holfeld Robert Breuer Angel Blazquez

October 05, 2022 |

Solutionaries |

Video |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

Businesses and initiatives across the country are looking to support employees, employers, and unions together. One example is the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program, a paid training program that is open to anyone regardless of their skills or previous experience. At the end of the four-year program, participants are completely certified for the ironworking trade at no cost. In fact, program participants are able to earn money while they learn and set themselves up for union jobs that provide good salaries and benefits, while filling the growing number of ironworking jobs.

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What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay

Noah Gallagher Shannon

October 05, 2022 |

The New York Times Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Uruguay

Uruguay has turned to biomass, solar, and wind energy to transition to a 98% renewable energy grid that decreased over half a billion dollars from their annual budget along with their carbon footprint.

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IDPs access basic healthcare from mobile clinic

Emmanuel Kutara

October 04, 2022 |

Radio Nigeria |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

The Wassa mobile clinic provides community members with access to healthcare services like childbirth, vaccinations, family planning, and treatment for diseases like malaria and measles. The mobile clinic services are affordable and easy for the community to access, eliminating the need to travel far for care.

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