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  • How America's Top Junk-Food City Went on a Diet (and Fattened Its Economy)

    December 17, 2015 |

    Politico |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Reducing obesity relies not only on personal choices, but also systemic changes. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the city’s anti-obesity campaign enrolls individuals and city planners in an inclusive effort to focus on wellness and change the built landscape. Going beyond education and outreach, the city’s plan also includes creating new spaces for riverside recreation, more sidewalks, and paths. Challenges remain, however, as the city navigates its cooperate relationships while trying to prioritize community health.

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  • A Training Ground for Untrained Artists

    December 16, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    An Oakland nonprofit that uses art for therapy has a startling track record for helping developmentally disabled adults become prolific—and profitable—artists.

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  • How 'Violence Interrupters' Are Trying to Stop Gang Shootings in Brooklyn

    December 16, 2015 |

    Vice |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In a year that has seen murder rise in New York, locals are trying to mediate between gang members, in part by using "violence interrupters," who are trained to break cycles of violence.

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  • Curing Hepatitis C, in an Experiment the Size of Egypt

    December 15, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Egypt, Cairo

    A new approach to distributing pharmaceuticals in Egypt could become the blueprint for providing cutting-edge medicines to the poor. The approach, developed to fight Hep. C, capitalizes on local networks and involves negotiating lower prices with drug companies.

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  • New York's Big Climate Plan Really Does Include Oysters

    December 15, 2015 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Staten Island, New York

    Tottenville, on Staten Island, will get oyster-friendly breakwaters and a dune system as part of post-Sandy rebuilding efforts. The oysters will help revive the ecosystem and sustain the long-term fishing economy.

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  • In one of Africa's largest slums, these girls saved to solve a problem

    December 14, 2015 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi, Nairobi

    Girls from the Nairobi slum of Kibera had a problem: They could not attend school because they could not afford sanitary pads. Absent government help, they decided to form a savings group, depositing and investing money.

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  • One-Stop Coding & Job Shop

    December 14, 2015 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    An inner city Detroit program places 90 percent of graduates in well-paying tech jobs by teaching them how to code. It may serve as a viable path for Philadelphia citizens, as well.

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  • For migrants, a push for cross-border justice

    December 14, 2015 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, Guanajuato

    The rights of migrant workers, especially related to legal issues, are often ignored. Lawyers are helping Mexican workers sue abusive employers in US courts.

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  • India's Maternal Care Crisis: Is There A Solution?

    December 14, 2015 |

    Forbes |

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    Response Location: India, Dombivli

    A social enterprise in India addresses the root causes of the country's maternal health care crisis, studying social and economic factors that contribute to infant deaths, domestic violence, and improper maternal health care practices. The enterprise, SNEHA, builds relationships with mothers to learn about their health and domestic violence history, and offers financial and health care support.

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  • The Opposite of Martin Shkreli: Drug Development Without Profit

    December 14, 2015 |

    Global Health Now |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Sudan

    The Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative promotes mycetoma research forward despite a dearth of funds, working as a social enterprise and keeping costs and budgets low.

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