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This Detroit public school is attempting to beat tough odds

David Hall

December 17, 2018 |

NBC News |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

An elementary school in Detroit works to give low-income students the resources and education they need to be successful. From supplying children with uniforms and breakfast to cleaning the school to provide a better work environment, teachers and staff address the underlying affects of poverty in the classroom.

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An Island Nation's Health Experiment: Vaccines Delivered by Drone

Donald G. McNeil Jr.

December 17, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Vanuatu

Drones can deliver vaccines and medicines to isolated and underserved areas. The South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu now relies on drones to distribute vaccines to children in remote locations. Flights by drone are cheaper than boat trips and can reach portions of the volcanic islands otherwise inaccessible with fragile equipment. Partnerships between health ministries, NGOs, and tech companies have already seen drones implemented to deliver vaccines, medicines, and other medical necessitates in countries such as Malawi and Rwanda.

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The Electric Forest Acid Testers

Shelby Pope

December 17, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alabama

The Bunk Police sell kits that test the content of drugs—such as LSD and MDA—providing an effective way for people to ensure they are not taking potentially harmful synthetics. While studies show that these kits provide useful harm reduction, there are often difficult legal hurdles to the distribution of these kits online and in person.

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As access to abortion gets harder in the US, women turn to an online service in the Netherlands

Allison Herrera

December 17, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

An online service provides medical consultations and abortion pills to women in countries where abortion is restricted or illegal. Called Women on Web, the service has expanded to the United States where abortion services are often prohibitively expensive when they are available at all.

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Can Detroit rise from decades of decline?

David Hall

December 17, 2018 |

NBC News |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Community members, city officials, and local organizations work together to address the complex factors behind Detroit's recession. While land developers work to demolish and rebuild abandoned properties, the city looks for ways to balance gentrification of the downtown area with the need for urban growth and revitalization in other neighborhoods.

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This tree farm is bringing life back to Detroit's east side

David Hall

December 17, 2018 |

NBC News |

Broadcast TV Programs |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

The city of Detroit looks to revitalize 140 acres of blighted land by demolishing dangerous structures and creating urban farming space. While creating new, sustainable use for the land, the renewal of these areas also allows community members to feel more safe and secure on their neighborhood streets.

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Rebuilding a City from the Eyes of a Child

Feargus O'Sullivan

December 17, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Albania, Tirana

Making adults change their habits and viewpoints is hard. Helping children change is easier. That’s the basic principle around which the recent recreational development of Tirana, Albania is based. By making green spaces more pedestrian and kid-friendly, government leaders and urban planners are starting to see benefits, starting with the youth. In turn, they hope children will be able to positively help their parents change, seeing the value of green and car-free development.

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A declining number of avalanche deaths in Colorado, the West in the past four seasons buoys hope

Jason Blevins

December 17, 2018 |

The Colorado Sun |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

After their peak in the 1990s, avalanche fatalities have leveled off thanks to a culture of avalanche awareness. Despite the growing number of backcountry enthusiasts in western states, a combination of improved avalanche forecasting and responsible, risk-aware marketing by snow sports media and gear makers has succeeded in creating a high level of public safety awareness. In Colorado, the state funds weather centers and a database of incidents. Combined with such resources, backcountry awareness programs and clinics put on by local shops have proven effective in promoting a culture of safety.

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Mandera, Isiolo step up war against maternal deaths

Nasibo Kabale

December 17, 2018 |

Business Daily |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Mandera, Mandera County

Two regions within Kenya, Mandera and Isiolo, have made significant strides in reducing their rate of maternal mortality cases. Both counties employed similar tactics, such as improving facility quality, increasing the number of healthcare workers, and training local community volunteers to advocate for ante-natal care. Among other metrics, Mandera now records 588 deaths per 100,000 live births (down from 3,795), and Isiolo now has 57 facilities (up from 47) to make healthcare more accessible.

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Can This Smart Street Stop Drinkers Getting Violent?

William Kremer

December 16, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Netherlands, Eindhoven

The city of Eindhoven is piloting a handful of experiments to reduce alcohol-induced violence. They include "sound cameras" that trigger when someone is yelling, to cameras that measure crowd density, both of which prompt police to go to the affected area to investigate. Although the algorithms aren't perfect and sometimes there are false alarms, the city is still pushing forward with the goal of making the streets safer for all.

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