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In the US, Muslims are making slow inroads toward a greener Ramadan

Aysha Khan

May 22, 2018 |

Religion News Service |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

To combat food waste, leaders at Islamic centers and mosques around the world are looking to iftar, the evening meal that signals the end of the Ramadan fast. By discouraging food waste and the use of disposable kitchenware, many Islamic communities are already bringing about change.

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Sweet fruits of value addition

Leopold Obi Brian Okinda

May 19, 2018 |

Nation Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya, Runyenjes, Nairobi

The Karurumo Self-Help Group in Kenya initially started as a way to avoid agriculture exploitation. However, it has now evolved into a way to reduce post-harvest waste through the implementation of value addition and produce processing.

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Morrisons offers boost to 'honesty' fridge network

Rebecca Smithers

May 14, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United Kingdom, Sheffield

In the UK, a pilot of "community fridges," stocked with food from supermarkets and retailers that would otherwise be wasted for those in need to take as necessary, is being expanded through partnerships and funding from area supermarkets. While the fridges have had success, they are still subject to loss of funding and support when supermarket customers change priorities.

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BNFB Project: Scaling up biofortified crops for nutrition security

Gerald Kitabu

May 05, 2018 |

IPP Media |

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Response Location: Tanzania

Community members, especially children, in Tanzania are facing a public health crisis in the form of a vitamin A deficiency. With research indicating that biofortified crops such as sweet potatoes are a viable solution to combating this issue, government institutions and agriculture research organizations are teaming up to promote the methods to increase production of biofortified crops.

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On Binghamton's North Side, community members seek support for food co-op

Jillian Forstadt

May 02, 2018 |

Pipe Dream |

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Response Location: United States, Binghamton, New York

On the North Side of Binghamton, engaged citizens are fighting food insecurity in the wake of several chain grocery stores closing. Since for-profit developers have not followed through on promises to build new grocery stores, the Many Hands Food Co-op was created. Though still in its fundraising stages, the steering committee continues to overcome obstacles on its path to providing accessible, healthy food to the neighborhood.

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Nourishment was Scarce in Her Foster Home, but Plentiful at L.A. Kitchen

Holden Slattery

April 19, 2018 |

The Chronicle of Social Change |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

L.A. Kitchen, a California non-profit organization, offers a creative approach that combines job training, healthy eating, and a reduction of food waste. The program trains youth coming out of foster care, giving them food-industry skills that will help them succeed. Upon completing the training program, 85% of participants have jobs, a success rate that is inspiring other organizations to work on supporting foster youth.

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On-campus food pantries help struggling students succeed in school

Mary Esch

April 18, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Schenectady, New York

As more low-income students and single parents enter two and four year colleges, over 570 campuses across the United States have responded by opening food pantries to fill the gap between food stamps and dining halls. New York recently mandated that all schools within the state system provide food pantries because food security produces healthy minds. The model, which runs on donations from the community, costs little to colleges and has proven to be widely replicable.

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Innovative Greenhouses Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

Janice Cantieri

April 11, 2018 |

National Geographic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Telangana

In India, 15 farmers are piloting a program that utilizes greenhouses to grow crops that would otherwise perish in the unpredictable climate. The income generated from this capability is allowing families to pay for their children's education. In addition, women are being given opportunities to play a part in the agricultural success through training and networking.

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Waste Land, Promised Land

Kimberly Meyer

April 04, 2018 |

Orion Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Plant It Forward, a nonprofit in Houston, is leveraging the skills of refugees to set up urban farm plots. By providing training and start-up support, the organization helps these farmers not only to earn a decent income, but to integrate into (and nourish) the community.

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Youth Farm In Hawaii Is Growing Food And Leaders

Dakota Kim

March 28, 2018 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, Waianae, Hawaii

An impoverished corner of Hawaii may not sound like the foundation of a successful agriculture endeavor, but local youth have proved otherwise. MA'O translating into youth food garden aims to show college-aged youth a way onto a different path by teaching them sustainable and organic farm practices alongside lessons in how to be leaders in all areas of life.

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