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  • In a City Where 15 Percent of Voters Elected the Mayor, Downtown Is Claiming Power

    November 06, 2017 |

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    Response Location: United States, Allentown, Pennsylvania

    POWER Northeast is trying to fight against voter disenchantment and reach the parts of the community that usually feel excluded and disillusioned by politics. This organization goes all over Allentown, Pennsylvania speaking to the formally incarcerated and minorities, advocating to political leaders on behalf of the public, and helping make voter registration easier.

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  • Birthing Beautiful Communities: Organization working to change Cleveland's high premature death rate

    November 03, 2017 |

    WEWS-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    Black women in Cleveland have the highest prematurity rate in the country. Birthing Beautiful Communities program acknowledges the stress that this racial disparity creates for mothers, and provides support and education to help women carry their babies to term.

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  • In Zimbabwe, ‘Grandmothers' on Benches Help Fight Depression

    November 03, 2017 |

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    Response Location: Zimbabwe, Harare

    Mental health care is often overlooked in Zimbabwe even though depression is prevalent. The Friendship Bench Project involves benches located by clinics where individuals can come speak to older female counselors about their struggles.

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  • Jordan is solving its water crisis by training women as plumbers

    November 03, 2017 |

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    Response Location: Jordan, Amman

    A program in Jordan works to aid in the country's water crisis by training women to become professional plumbers. While, traditionally, men take on the role of plumbing in Jordan, they're not allowed to enter a house if another man isn't present; training women to fix leaky pipes allows these jobs to happen quicker.

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  • Re-connecting With A Healthy Lifestyle: Replacing Soda With Water

    November 03, 2017 |

    KNME-PBS |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Leupp, New Mexico

    In the town of Leupp, a Navajo community, the school and community members are working to educate kids to drink water rather than sugary drinks and sodas. Part of their effort includes increasing availability to water—and gently keeping each other on the right path.

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  • Online preschool: Does it work?

    November 03, 2017 |

    PBS NewsHour |

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    Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

    In Mississippi, where only four percent of four-year olds are covered by state-funded preschool, free online curricula offer an enticing opportunity. UPSTART, one of these programs, provides complementary training for parents and access to a computer that might not otherwise be available. Critics warn of the effects of increased screen time and decreased social interaction, but advocates still see a few hours on the computer as a better alternative to no kindergarten readiness preparation at all.

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  • What Philly-area CEOs think about hiring ex-inmates

    November 02, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Connecting people coming out of incarceration with employment is crucial to helping them integrate back into society and not return to prison, but employers are often skittish about hiring people with records. Some argue the nature of their work is too sensitive to risk it, especially if employees work with sensitive data or law enforcement agencies. But employers in the Philadelphia metro region who have gone down this path often find it's worth it because the workers tend to be more loyal and stay longer in jobs, making for less turnover.

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  • For Karachi's poorest patients, this hospital makes high-quality care accessible

    November 02, 2017 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Pakistan, Karachi

    In Karachi, Pakistan’s Jinnah hospital, a private-public partnership between the government and the business sector have brought in over $35 million in donations. Those donations have led to new equipment, buildings, and systems infrastructure to make sure the patients – nearly 5,000 per day – are receiving modern medical care. While the partnership is underscored by the risk of one party backing out, both sides have clear roles and responsibilities to make sure the regions residents receive the care they need.

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  • In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

    November 02, 2017 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, New Mexico

    A breed of cattle that is uncommon in the Southwest is making a comeback and increasing sustainability for ranchers. The criollo cow can withstand the increasing dry spells, even thriving in hot and dry conditions. Cattle ranchers often resort to selling off cattle when droughts result in water and grass shortages, causing economic hardship. Criollo cattle are less likely to catch and spread disease, improve grasslands, and require less food and water.

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  • Advice for firms to hire former inmates: Let a partner help

    November 02, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    What does a business like IKEA do if they want to hire former prisoners? They listen to a panel of people who have already done it.

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