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Looking For Innovation In Education? Go To Kenya

Kathlyn Pattillo

October 30, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

In the past decade, Nairobi has established a name for itself in the world of education innovation - entrepreneurial private school models, a growing edtech ecosystem, and reforms in public education have drawn attention to Kenya's work and ushered more students into classrooms. However, learning outcomes haven't improved the way advocates expected and advocates are beginning to acknowledge that deeper systemic change will be necessary for Nairobi to take the next step.

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'It's a miracle': the scheme ending abuse against women in Tajikistan

Liz Ford

October 19, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tajikistan

A program in Tajikistan developed to address high rates of abuse against women is showing remarkable results through a combination of family counseling and economic empowerment of women. The pilot project was created by five organizations and its initial results showed large decreases in rates of suicide and violence. It's part of the What Works To Prevent Violence Against Women And Girls Initiative and officials are hoping to find more funding to expand the project.

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San Francisco startup wants to help Bellevue teachers buy their homes

Neal Morton

October 19, 2018 |

The Seattle Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Bellevue, Washington

Landed will pay for half a teacher's down payment on a home in exchange for a quarter of profits when the house is sold down the line. The San Francisco-based startup has recently arrived in Bellevue, where the median home price is hovering around $1 million.

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'I'm more valued than before': women in Tajikistan get a new lease of life – in pictures

Anisa Sabiri

October 19, 2018 |

The Guardian |

Photojournalism |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tajikistan, Penjikent

In Tajikistan, a project created by international NGOs with local partners, and funded by the United Kingdom, provides counseling and skills training for families to reduce violence against women. The two regions that participated saw significant declines in those rates of violence, as well as drops in depression levels and suicide and men also reported that they were less violent. Additionally, women's earnings and savings increased because the program helped them start small money-making ventures.

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'Zero waste' town recycles most of its trash

Sonia Narang

October 18, 2018 |

WHYY |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Japan, Kamikatsu

Kamikatsu, a small town in rural Japan, went from incinerating trash to recycling about 80 percent of it--all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money. The program is run by Zero Waste Academy, a nonprofit that helps train residents and businesses on best recycling practices. Now, Kamikatsu's success has drawn planners from around the world to learn.

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Women in Kenya Change Their Lives Through Basic Literacy Skills

Dominic Kirui

October 15, 2018 |

The Epoch Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya

In a small town outside the Kenyan capital, a school offers adult education classes. Business and language courses have helped women to maximize the profits of their businesses and other entrepreneurial ventures.

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Taking Steps Toward a Community-Controlled Economy in Boston

Sandra Larson

October 12, 2018 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

The Boston Ujima Project is on “a mission to create an alternative economy,” one that is inclusive on all measures. The main initiative is a community capital fund, which is considering foregoing collateral on loans in exchange for other creative metrics, in the hopes of extending loans to those often excluding from traditional banking and investment. They are also creating a timebanking initiative, where labor that benefits the community can be used as a form of currency. An accessible Boston workshop cemented the group’s commitment to being community-driven.

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Every employee at this grilled cheese restaurant has a criminal record

Adele Peters

October 05, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Emily Turner, an attorney-turned-activist, runs the restaurant All Square, which only employs people with a criminal record. After years working in the field of prisoner reentry for the government, she decided to create a solution that would directly help people: providing jobs. By paying a living wage, providing mental health support, and teaching business skills, the “fellows,” as they are called, are finding a sustainable way to bounce back.

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Pot luck: the paint recyclers who put leftover litres to good use

Helen Pidd

October 01, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom

Home improvement projects often start with paint, but what happens when all of the purchased paint doesn't get used? Typically, it sits in someone's basement or storage closet with no plan for further use in sight. Community Repaint in the United Kingdom is committed to promoting the recycling of this paint, however, and has implemented 74 projects that work to re-sell or re-color unused paint, thus reducing the amount that's sent to landfills after it molds.

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'Startup in Residence' Wants to Help Entrepreneurs Understand City Hall

Linda Poon

September 28, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

A program in San Francisco to help small-businesses win government contracts is scaling to cities across the United States and Canada as more entrepreneurs look for ways to partner with government instead of just disrupting local markets. The program works by giving businesses an inside view of government processes, with four months dedicated to working in various departments, interviewing employees, and generally collaborating to produce products before entering into a contract.

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