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  • Gunshot Survivors May Be Eligible for Crime Victim Compensation. Here's Everything You Need to Know to Apply.

    April 11, 2018 |

    The Trace |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Every state in the U.S. has a compensation fund to help those who experience crime with expenses like medical and dental bills and counseling. However many of the funds go untapped because victims don't know about them or are confused by the process of applying. Injuries from gunshots can be particularly challenging and expensive to deal with, so this guide offers basic steps on how to do apply for help and what kind of documentation victims need to provide.

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  • These hospitals have become a home away from home in the Maasai's fight against TB

    April 11, 2018 |

    Bhekisisa |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Kajiado

    In order to properly treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients who belong to Kenyan nomadic tribes, small villages consisting of individual huts have been constructed to comfortably house people during treatment. Treatment regimens can last between six months and two years.

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  • Poachers vs. Poop

    April 11, 2018 |

    The Revelator |

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    Response Location: South Africa

    After 15 years of collecting dung and DNA from elephants, conservation biologist Samuel Wasser and his team were able to create a map documenting nearly all of the African elephant populations. With this in place, the information can be used to help law enforcement identify poaching hotspots and arrest ivory traffickers. Now this same process is being applied to other endangered species.

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  • Innovative Greenhouses Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

    April 11, 2018 |

    National Geographic |

    Multi-Media |

    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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  • A Year Later, Fewer Deportations in Cities That Adopted “Welcoming” Policies

    April 11, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

    In the state of New Mexico, policy makers, activists, religious leaders, and the community are all working hand in hand to make the state a safe harbor for undocumented immigrants. The state is refusing to cooperate with ICE and aside from California is one of the most friendly to immigrants. A community organizer says, “We wanted to push back against this narrative that ICE just gets to come in our communities and kidnap people from their homes.”

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  • Capitalism for Good: Kensington Avenue Storefront Challenge

    April 10, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Shift Capital, a mission-driven real estate group in Philadelphia, tried a new tactic to bring business back to an old neighborhood. The Kensington Avenue Storefront Challenge asked businesses to apply for open storefront space as well as funding, and nine winners were selected based on financial viability and ability to impact the community. This form of development aims to fight gentrification in an inclusive way.

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  • Meet the New Mexico towns where less connectivity is more

    April 10, 2018 |

    NMPolitics.net |

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    Response Location: United States, Kingston, New Mexico

    Without much support from local governments, unincorporated towns turn to personal connections to sustain themselves. In the towns of Kingston and Hillsboro, in southern New Mexico, residents cherish their social networks—community boards and face-to-face interactions. Residents push back against suggestions to increase cellphone and internet service, choosing, instead, to embrace their niche culture.

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  • The Town Trying to Cure Loneliness

    April 10, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: England, Frome, Somerset

    To combat the growing epidemic of loneliness among senior citizens, Frome, England is utilizing a network of family physicians, community volunteers, and social clubs. The multi-pronged approach involves multiple referrals to connect senior citizens with activities that can ultimately positively impact their health, resulting in steep decline in the cost of emergency hospital admissions.

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  • Building an open, digital democracy in Taiwan

    April 10, 2018 |

    Equal Times |

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    Response Location: Taiwan

    In Taiwan, more than 4,500 citizens helped design regulations on ride-hailing and taxi companies by sharing feedback on digital platforms. The online tools can support democratic policymaking but face some accessibility barriers. They are part of a wider initiative by President Tsai Ing-wen to increase governmental transparency and civic engagement.

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  • Sustainable Management of Indigenous Woodlots in Malawi

    April 10, 2018 |

    Greentumble |

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    Response Location: Malawi

    Many areas in Malawi have lost their forest cover entirely, but some farmers are changing their practices to play a part in sustainable forestry implementation. By using the only specific parts of the trees for fuel wood and poles for house roofing instead of selling to large-scale charcoal burners, farmers are able to use their indigenous woodlots sustainably.

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