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  • Sun, sand and thousands of refugees: the Lesbos volunteer

    April 25, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Greece, Lesbos

    Ayesha Keller was part of a group of volunteers that went to the Moria Refugee Camp in Lesbos, Greece to help. Since they weren’t part of an NGO, they were not allowed inside the camp, and instead helped thousands of refugees staying outside of the camp in the surrounding olive grove. The volunteers set up their own systems and used the skills they had to respond to the needs of the community. “It was always about seeing about the gaps were and responding in a very organic way.”

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  • High-Paying Jobs Go Begging While High School Grads Line Up For Bachelor's Degrees

    April 25, 2018 |

    KNKX |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    A huge problem is about to confront America: technical employees, such as mechanics and plumbers, are retiring at three times the rate that they are being trained. Vocational programs, apprenticeships, and associate degrees provide an alternative path for students who do not think a four-year university is the best path for them. Contrary to popular belief, careers in technical trade can be fairly lucrative, and states are investing in programs to make sure students know these jobs can be a realistic option for them.

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  • From Australia to El Salvador to Vietnam, the environment is finally getting its day in court

    April 24, 2018 |

    Ensia |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: El Salvador

    Across the word, specialized environmental courts are being created to make sure the environment receives justice and protection against human destruction and exploitation. In the face of climate change, 44 countries across six continents have developed such courts, driven by a collective understanding of the intersection of human rights and the environment. While a seemingly major step toward justice, the new courts are hard to evaluate and have faced criticisms like bias and their impact in the larger context of climate change.

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  • Ugonjwa Wa Kichocho

    April 24, 2018 |

    Star TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Tanzania

    Idara ya afya nchini Tanzania ilianzisha ratiba ya kutoa tiba ya ugonjwa wa kichocho katika taasisi za umma. Sawia na kupeleka maji masafi ya wanafunzi kunywa.Serikali inapeleka dawa shuleni ambapo walimu wanawaptia watoto dawa kulingana na kipimo cha urefu.

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  • How one magical pill saved our lives and our marriage

    April 24, 2018 |

    Nation Africa |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Kenya

    Pre-Pre-exposure prophylaxis, called PrEP for short, is an HIV drug that “stops the virus from entering cells and replicating. This prevents HIV from establishing itself and the person remains HIV-negative.” It’s also been key to keeping discordant couples together, or couples where one person is HIV negative, and the other is positive.

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  • California rural education network launches to help isolated teachers share resources

    April 24, 2018 |

    EdSource |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    The new California Rural Ed Network is working to connect isolated teachers in small towns and rural communities with resources and education about social-emotional learning and trauma-informed approaches. The initiative, still in its nascent years, aims to "join forces to attract new resources" and "share expertise."

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  • Can mindfulness really end prison hatred?

    April 24, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi Area

    Kenya's prisons have a violence problem, oftentimes manifesting between the guards and the inmates. To combat the issue, a mindfulness training program is being piloted that aims to connect the guards and inmates on a more personal level through activities such as meditation, music and art.

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  • Kenya jail's 'mindful' scheme aims to bring sides closer

    April 24, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    In Kenya, prisons are rampant with violence, an overcrowded and harsh environment for people as they serve their sentences. To combat gang violence and heightened tensions between prisoners and guards, Kenya's largest maximum security facility has implemented a new program: mindfulness. The program helps prisoners and guards practice mindfulness and meditation, and ultimately helps to bridge the divide between the two factions.

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  • In India, Products Made From Crop Waste May Curb a Tide of Plastic

    April 24, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India, Bengaluru

    India has been a longtime contributor to water and air pollution, largely due in part to the amount of plastic the country generates. To address both kinds of pollution, one company is creating biodegradable packaging made from plant fibers.

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  • Cómo luchan contra la tentación del suicidio los jóvenes de Fiambalá

    April 24, 2018 |

    Red/Acción |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Argentina, Fiambalá

    La ciudad de Fiambalá en Argentina redujo el numero de suicidios de jóvenes de 18 suicidios en 2013 a cero en 2018. El programa, El Camino, ayuda a los jóvenes en riesgo para que cultiven sus cualidades de liderazgo, se conecten con sus familias y comunidades y se conviertan en ciudadanos activos de sus pueblos y ciudades. El programa fue desarrollado por líderes espirituales junto con la ayuda del gobierno, psicólogos y psiquiatras.

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