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  • Leveraging technology to keep Indian women safe

    December 26, 2018 |

    News Decoder |

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    Response Location: India, Mumbai

    Indian women have turned to smartphone apps like Safecity to help protect them from sexual violence. These apps use a combination of geo tracking and crowd-sourced stories to illuminate patterns of abuse in certain locations. Now, authorities, organizations, and individuals are using these apps to track and reduce instances of sexual violence around the world.

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  • The Little Libraries Bringing Books into People's Homes

    December 25, 2018 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

    Around the world, people are putting out Little Free Libraries—a small birdhouse like box for people to take, leave, or swap books. These libraries have helped create easy access to book ownership and reading as well as community among neighbors.

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  • 'Changing The Mindset': Female Inmates In Training For A Life After Prison

    December 25, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    A women's prison in Washington has found success in a pilot program that trains inmates for nontraditional jobs, giving them the skills necessary to be a competitive applicant in fields such as welding. While this program helps to cut down on recidivism, it also connects participants with other programs that help provide appropriate work clothing and pay union fees.

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  • How a Colorado family launched a Christmas toy hack-a-thon for children with disabilities that has gone global

    December 25, 2018 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    What began as an individual project for a family adapting toys for their children with disabilities to use and communicate with has turned into a global non-profit operation. With a dedicated volunteer base and a frugal idea to make toys more accessible, those with disabilities across the world have been able to receive toys that are both fun and accessible.

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  • In Australia, drought dried up farm jobs — so government became the employer

    December 24, 2018 |

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    Response Location: Australia, Victoria

    As climate change has led to more frequent droughts and volatile weather in Australia, climate-dependent jobs like farming are increasingly imperiled. In response, the Australian state government of Victoria launched its Drought Employment Program, which puts underemployed farm workers back to work on environmental or cultural projects of high priority for the community. These projects, like land regeneration, also help farm workers develop new skills.

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  • Zimbabwe: Solar Cures Energy Ills At Zimbabwe's Power-Short Clinics

    December 24, 2018 |

    All Africa |

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    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    Solar power systems and panels are being installed at health centers across Zimbabwe. In a country with common electricity shortages, these solar power systems ensure there are lights, refrigeration, and working machines to treat patients.

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  • Ending violence in Pakistan starts in the playground

    December 24, 2018 |

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    Response Location: Pakistan, Hyderabad

    Using play-based learning and positive communication lessons, an organization called Right to Play helps school children in Pakistan act less violently toward their peers. The program, which is now replicated in 18 countries around the world, aims to reduce gender-based violence and stereotyping in the classroom.

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  • Canton men's shelter set for expansion

    December 23, 2018 |

    The Daily Record |

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    Response Location: United States, Canton, Ohio

    In Canton, Ohio, Refuge of Hope is a faith-based organization serving the town's male homeless population, offering a place to stay overnight and meals. The organization runs primarily through the help of volunteers, providing more than 80,000 hot meals and 15,000 nights of shelter.

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  • District sends teachers on home visits to help get more students to college

    December 23, 2018 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, West Virginia

    A West Virginia town is using a federal grant to expand a preschool teacher home visiting program to high school students. "We’re coming to build a relationship with you because we know that you’re an expert on how your child learns, and we as educators can learn a lot from you," says the executive director of the program.

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  • Over 20,000 bicyclists died in road crashes; one tiny fix could have saved them

    December 22, 2018 |

    The Times of India |

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    Response Location: India, New Delhi

    Nearly 25,000 bicyclists died in crashes in a five year span in India, but reflective tape has the potential to help. Reflective tape, which withstands conditions a typical reflector does not, helps improve the visibility of the bicyclist which in turn increases their safety while biking on busy streets.

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