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  • Kenya learns to cook with solar power – even when the sun doesn't shine

    April 10, 2017 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Busia

    Farmers with a Vision is a community group helping install solar-powered stoves as a cleaner form of energy. The upsides include saving time, saving forests, and decreasing injuries. The biggest challenge is money, so Farmers with a Vision is connecting community members with microlenders. The increased use of solar cookstoves is an opportunity to improve health and the environment.

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  • 5 Online Tools That Give Teens the Sex Ed They Need

    April 10, 2017 |

    Bright Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    The rate of teen pregnancy is higher than the national average in states that teach abstinence-only sex education or don't have sex education in the required curriculum at all. Several online platforms are attempting to bridge the gap between the lack of sex education in schools and the information that teens need to safely engage in sexual activity. From apps to social campaigns, these organizations are promoting safe sex, consent, and empowering young people to claim ownership over their bodies.

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  • Rescued From A Gang: One Maryland Latina's Story

    April 10, 2017 |

    American University Radio (WAMU) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Maryland

    Many young Latina women live their lives in fear of gang violence. The Montgomery County Street Outreach Network rescues girls in danger and offers services to them in order to help them change their chances of success.

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  • Appalachia's new trail: finding life after coal

    April 09, 2017 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Kentucky

    Well-paying mining jobs used to be the bedrock of Appalachian coal country, but those jobs are increasingly hard to find. Local and national organizations are working together to help the region diversify economically by supporting local entrepreneurship with trainings and grant money.

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  • India's first community radio still makes the right connect

    April 08, 2017 |

    The Hindu |

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    Response Location: India, Zaheerabad

    Sangam Radio is India's oldest community radio station as well as the first station run by women. Broadcasting two hours a day, Sangam plays recording of songs collected in the field, personal stories of community members, and community information.

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  • Mentally ill man worse off after acquittal

    April 08, 2017 |

    The Victoria Advocate |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Victoria, Texas

    “Two million people with mental illness are booked into jails every year.” Mental health courts, would take into accounts a person’s illness, rather than solely focusing on the crime.

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  • How Armenia Is Trying to Stop Sex-Selective Abortions

    April 07, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

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    Response Location: Armenia

    In Armenia, sons are far more desired than daughters leading to a high prevalence of sex-selective abortions that is resulting in a shortage of girls. 'Save the Children' works with families to help them see how similar girls and boys are, in order to help decrease abortions.

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  • Talking it Out: Female Genital Mutilation in Ethiopia

    April 06, 2017 |

    Undark |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Ethiopia

    Genital Mutilaiton, a culturally rooted practice that carries a host of immediate and long-term health risks is being condemned globally. In response, this piece looks at the KMG model, utilizing community discussions to create understanding and lower the amount of occurrences.

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  • Sisters listen to help heal as Rwanda marks 23 years since the genocide

    April 06, 2017 |

    Global Sisters Report |

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    Response Location: Rwanda

    Benebikira 'Sister Listeners' offer informal counseling to both victims and perpetrators of violence during the Rwanda genocide, seeking to forge a bridge of understanding. Their roles as listeners are especially important during the annual anniversary of the genocide.

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  • A transformative practice in Mongolia is helping people die with grace and dignity

    April 06, 2017 |

    Quartz |

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    Response Location: Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar

    Mongolia, under the influence of Dr. Odontuya Davaasuren, has become very advanced in its palliative care. Patients are given full information about their diagnosis, are provided with the proper pain medications, families are involved and guided and spiritual considerations are included creating a better system of care.

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