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Changing the lives of adolescent girls, one tablet at a time

Yahuza Bawage

September 09, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to shift to virtual learning, the Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative launched the Learning Without Limits project, which provided needed technology such as tablets, power banks, and earpieces for girls in Kaduna. The tech has allowed students to build new skills in areas such as graphic design, climate action, and digital marketing.

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'All these islands are full of trash': Activists take hands-on approach to clean our beaches

Ariel Rodriguez

September 08, 2023 |

WTVJ-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Florida

The Florida nonprofit Before It’s Too Late brings together children from different communities to teach them about the environment and their ability to create change through art, like painting murals.

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Sexual assault survivors can now track their rape kits in most states

Amanda Hernández

September 08, 2023 |

Stateline |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

States across the United States are implementing online portals for tracking sexual assault kits through the testing process. These systems are proven to reduce the massive backlogs of kits and ensure timely processing.

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The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It

Noelle Fujii-Oride

September 08, 2023 |

Hawaii Business Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hawaii

Two nonprofits came together to manage Hawai'i's Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park in a community-led way, creating a more equitable relationship between the tourism industry and the local community. Native Hawaiians work at the park, lead restoration projects and run educational programs. And to prevent overtourism, tourists must make reservations and pay to enter.

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The Portlanders Going Electric

Hannah Wallace

September 08, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

ElectrifyPDX educates residents of Portland, Oregon, about the importance of decarbonizing their homes and the rebates and tax breaks available to do so. The nonprofit hosts events, webinars, giveaways, and open houses at local electrified homes.

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Why heat waves become deadly

Alexandria Herr Stephen Lacey

September 08, 2023 |

Canary Media |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

As deadly heat waves become more common, cities are looking to increase social infrastructure and community connections to keep vulnerable community members safe from the heat.

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How a county has reached 'functional zero' for chronic homelessness

Matt Pearl

September 07, 2023 |

Scripps News |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Bergen, New Jersey

Efforts from the local Housing, Health and Human Services Center helped make Bergen the first — and one of the few — U.S. cities that have reached functional zero for chronic homelessness. Through providing counseling services and helping those in need access care and other resources like employment, the Center has helped several people secure housing, nearly eliminating long-term homelessness for veterans and those struggling with conditions like addiction and other mental illnesses.

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Kensington residents are using Park Friends groups to advocate for their parks. Here's how the groups work.

Siani Colon

September 07, 2023 |

Kensington Voice |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Through the Park Friends Network, local volunteer groups work to preserve public spaces in their neighborhood and communicate with the city about needed repairs or improvements. More than 140 Park Friends groups have formed in Philadelphia, with many hosting events such as cleanup days, school supply giveaways, and neighborhood meet-and-greets.

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Planter des arbres, le risque du "greenwashing"

Antoine Boyer

September 07, 2023 |

Sur la Terre |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Cameroon

L’idée des crédits carbone forestiers est que les entreprises financent des projets axés sur la conservation et la reforestation afin de compenser leurs émissions de CO2. Mais en réalité, il y a peu de preuves que ces projets ont un impact, avec moins de 10 % des initiatives examinées dans une étude qui empêchent réellement la déforestation.

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Paris Is Undergoing a Water Revolution

Peter Yeung

September 07, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Paris

By focusing on preventing water pollution at the source, fixing leaks in the system, and public education, Paris cleaned up its water network and decreased water use by 10% over the last ten years.

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