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  • Facing Disastrous Floods, They Turned to Mangrove Trees for Protection

    April 10, 2022 |

    The New York Times |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India, Lakshmipur

    Women in villages throughout India and Bangladesh are “silent climate warriors” who plant mangrove trees as a way to mitigate the effects of rising waters. While it’s not always easy to convince their family members that they should do this, they have been able to grow an additional 2,000 acres of mangroves that can reduce the speed of waves and capture carbon dioxide. They also earn income, about $430 a year, for growing and planting saplings.

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  • How end-to-end mentorship, local scholarships helped young Nigerians get fully-funded scholarships abroad

    April 09, 2022 |

    Nigerian Tribune |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria

    The i-Scholar Initiative grants scholarships to students pursuing graduate school for standardized tests and application fees and provides them with a mentor for support throughout the process of applying to colleges.

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  • Ugandan Mothers Honor Call to Donate Breast Milk, Save Preterm Babies at First Human Milk Bank

    April 09, 2022 |

    Solutions Now Africa |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

    The human milk bank at St. Francis Hospital opened in 2021 and is the first of its kind in the country. About eight mothers donate breast milk to the bank each day, which is then used to provide the necessary nutrients for the health and development of pre-term babies and those fighting illnesses.

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  • How one Mansfield church offers friendship and support to the unhoused

    April 08, 2022 |

    Richland Source |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    The City Center church campus provides services to unhoused residents or individuals who are struggling financially, including laundry, haircuts and meals, as well as a sense of compassion and community. In 2021 alone, the Center did 924 loads of laundry, provided 214 clothing appointments, 1,225 diapers and 109 free haircuts.

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  • Solar Power Is Illuminating Maiduguri After Long Blackout

    April 08, 2022 |

    HumAngle |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri, Borno State

    After insurgents cut off the village of Maiduguri from the power grid, residents started switching to solar energy as a way to power their appliances. For many, using the solar kits have reduced their energy expenses, but, at the same time, they also require more battery maintenance and the upfront cost can be expensive. “It has reduced daily expenses in terms of fueling generators and monthly servicing,” says one resident. “All these things are off my neck.”

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  • Que Viva El Barrio: One neighborhood's decades-long fight for a less-polluted future

    April 08, 2022 |

    San Diego Union-Tribune |

    Documentary |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Barrio Logan, California

    Residents in Barrio Logan have been fighting for years for policy changes to minimize industry in the area and make the community less polluted. After a decades-long battle, the city council recently passed an act that no new industry can come to the area and created housing-only sections for residents to live comfortably.

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  • Philadelphia explores heirs' property solutions to boost generational wealth

    April 08, 2022 |

    The Post and Courier |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Tangled Title Fund is helping qualified homeowners overcome logistical barriers that prevent them from being the clear owners of their home. Legal issues that result from unclear deeds can sabotage the benefits associated with home ownership, such as economic mobility. The initiative prevents the racial wealth gap from growing even wider by keeping generational wealth in Black families and communities.

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  • Small town, big numbers

    April 07, 2022 |

    The Lewiston Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Elk River, Idaho

    The Clearwater Canyon Pharmacy helped organize an easily accessible COVID-19 vaccine clinic in a rural, elderly town, increasing its vaccine status to 75%, an unprecedented number in the area.

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  • What Will the Rise of Giant Indoor Farms Mean for Appalachian Kentucky?

    April 06, 2022 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Kentucky

    AppHarvest, a Kentucky-based indoor farming company, is providing jobs and agricultural training in an area that lacks employment opportunities.

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  • Vertical Farms Expand as Demand for Year-Round Produce Grows

    April 06, 2022 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    Venture capitalists are increasingly interested in investing in indoor vertical farms as a way to combat supply chain disruptions and grow crop yields in a changing climate. A number of these farms are opening in the coming years throughout the United States and the industry is expected to grow to $9.7 billion worldwide by 2026. However, running an indoor vertical farm does have some technological limits and can result in high energy costs.

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