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  • Once Polluted and Reviled, the Chicago River Bounces Back

    August 02, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Photojournalism |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    The Chicago River, once a place that tourists and locals alike would avoid, is now thriving after over 15 years of redevelopment efforts. Richard M. Daley, mayor at the time, enlisted the help of a Chicago architect to make the riverfront a more inviting place to spend time. That work has paid off. Now, in addition to being a location for boat commerce, the riverfront provides an inviting space for anyone who wants to meet for walks, drinks, food, or outdoor activities.

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  • A tiny tweak to sugar is about to make the world's sweets a lot healthier

    August 02, 2018 |

    Quartz |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Israel, Tel Aviv District

    Sugar has proven to be a hard element to replace due to its inefficiency at being recognized by human's tastebuds. While substitutions have been attempted, most have failed to successfully replicate the desired taste. A father-son team in Israel, however, may have found the answer to creating healthier foods with less added sugars by changing the way the substance is delivered to tastebuds.

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  • Colby for a Cause

    August 02, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Philabundance, a nonprofit organization aimed at fighting food insecurity, has a sustainable and creative solution. They launched a line of cheeses, known as Abundantly Good, and proceeds will help pay farmers to turn extra milk into cheese for people grappling with hunger. The process will engage ethically-minded consumers, support local farmers, make use of food waste, help the planet, and provide high-quality food to those who are food insecure. It’s a solution that benefits everyone involved.

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  • Project Lifesaver aids in locating missing people with Alzheimer's, dementia

    August 02, 2018 |

    Richland Source |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    It's not uncommon for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia or developmental disorders to be reported missing by concerned family members. Thanks to Project Lifesaver, a program that utilizes personal radio transmitters and radio frequency technology, law enforcement agencies are much more efficiently equipped to find the missing individuals.

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  • Can India's "quack" doctors be trained in 100 hours?

    August 02, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: India, Kolkata

    ‘Quack” doctors—people illegally seeing and treating patients without a license—is a common sight in rural India. A new program seeks to train, rather than eliminate, these “doctors” and use them to expand the reach of the healthcare workforce.

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  • Carbondale market study to inform the future of artist live-work spaces

    August 02, 2018 |

    Glenwood Springs Post Independent |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Carbondale, Colorado

    Carbondale is one of several Colorado towns that is focusing on preserving affordability for local artists. Since a different town was selected for a state-run program called Space to Create, Carbondale had to get more creative. The town is now working with a consulting group called Artspace that specializes in affordable housing for artists. Though the project is still in the early stages, they have already conducted a feasibility study and have clear plans in place to the development of affordable housing sites.

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  • Eight million kids are in care. Brazil found a way to keep them out

    August 02, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Brazil

    Children typically fare better outside of institutional care. Brazil has found success with a program that helps extended family members serve as formal guardians instead. Organizing peer support groups has been particularly helpful for these “kinship carers.”

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  • Smashing the Patriarchy and Sustaining Peace in Sudan

    August 02, 2018 |

    News Deeply |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Sudan, South Kordofan

    Community groups organized by the Collaborative for Peace of Sudan are pushing local male leaders to include women in conflict mediation and peace building. It may take months or even years of convincing, but minds can be changed. One women received applause after finally getting a chance to speak in a peace committee, for example. She brought up unspoken issues, and now helps other women do the same.

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  • Can Philanthropy Save a City?

    August 02, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Stockton, California

    Stockton is courting philanthropists by billing itself as a budding hub of innovation for fighting poverty. The city is mitigating the risks of tapping private foundations to fund city services by identifying target policies and programs ahead of time.

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  • 3,000 Rohingya refugees train to tackle natural disasters

    August 02, 2018 |

    Devex |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar

    Bangladesh has become a leader in disaster preparedness through its strategy of training thousands of community members to give early warnings on cyclones and other disasters. This approach has saved thousands of lives and has become a model for other countries. Now the country is training Rohingya refugees living in Bangladeshi camps after fleeing persecution in Myanmar to do similar work as they face threats of widespread damage due to cyclones.

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