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  • Corps member's media advocacy helped construct Ayegbami's road taking lives

    July 26, 2022 |

    Legit.ng |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ayegbami

    After an impassable road cut the community of Ayegbami off from business and cultural opportunities, a corps member with the National Youth Service Scheme chose to tackle the issue as his Community Development Service project. Through media advocacy and direct outreach to relevant officials, the community was able to get the government's attention and the road was reconstructed with a new bridge to control erosion, allowing the local economy to rebound.

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  • For climate migrants in Bangladesh, town offers new life

    July 26, 2022 |

    Associated Press |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh, Mongla

    Satellite cities like Mongla are emerging as climate-resilient towns for refugees to move to when rising seas, drought and high temperatures push them out of their homes. Mongla specifically offers seaport and export abilities, making it an economic hub for refugees, inspiring at least two dozen other coastal towns to replicate the city’s model.

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  • The 20-Minute Neighborhood

    July 26, 2022 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States

    Cities are revitalizing neglected neighborhoods by turning them into 20-Minute Neighborhoods where all non-work needs are within 20 minutes of travel without a car.

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  • From Dry January to Fake Cocktails, Inside the New Temperance Movement

    July 25, 2022 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Lately, the notion of being alcohol-free or participating in movements like “dry January” has picked up speed, especially as young people become more aware of the adverse effects of excessive drinking. Bars and companies like Boisson — a dry drinks and mixology shop — sell various alternatives to alcohol ranging from dry wines and beers to spirits made with CBD.

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  • SCAF is driving inclusion of sickle cell warriors in Nigeria's tech industry

    July 24, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    The Sickle Cell Aid Foundation teaches tech skills to those with sickle cell anemia to increase their employability and spearhead an inclusive tech industry. Since launching, the organization has trained and graduated 20 individuals with coding skills.

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  • The San Luis Valley has at least 150 abandoned homes. A nonprofit is fixing them for people who need housing.

    July 24, 2022 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, San Luis Valley, Colorado

    Organizations in the San Luis Valley are identifying and renovating abandoned homes in an effort to alleviate the affordable housing crisis. Numerous projects are currently in progress to reach a goal of reducing demand by 20 to 30 percent within the next five years.

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  • Las preocupaciones por el coronavirus reviven la organización de los trabajadores en el problema

    July 23, 2022 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States

    Trabajadores de siete plantas empacadoras en el valle de Yakima, Washington, que son considerados trabajadores escenciales y por lo tanto sus labores no se interrumpieron durante la pandemia por COVID-19, dicidieron hacer huelga cuando las condiciones de trabajo no se adaptaron a la realidad de la pandemia, poniendo sus vidas en peligro. Lograron la implementación de mejores condiciones y canales de comunicación directos con sus gefaturas, propietarios de las plantas y hasta el gobierno local.

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  • On Greece's recycling islands, no trash goes to waste

    July 22, 2022 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Greece, Tilos

    Tilos, a Greek Island, has implemented a number of policies towards reaching a goal of zero waste. As of now, it recycles 86 percent of its trash, and has cut carbon and created jobs as a result.

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  • Sale of Carbon Curbing Mangrove Loss Along Kenyan Coast

    July 22, 2022 |

    Science Africa |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    The Vanga Blue Forest group manages mangrove regrowth to conserve the plants, prevent deforestation, and sell carbon credits. These credits are purchased by individuals or companies to offset their carbon emissions by supporting a project limiting or eliminating emissions elsewhere.

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  • A Mentorship Programme Is Turning Young PWDs Into A Thriving Workforce

    July 22, 2022 |

    HumAngle |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    The Peniel Foundation virtually connects people with disabilities with mentors to help them learn to achieve their goals, level up their career skills to access to better jobs and become financially independent. Since forming, the foundation has seen thousands join the program and go on to have great success in their careers and personal lives.

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