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  • Innovation for the People, by the People

    February 22, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    In a vast country like the United States in a world of lightning-fast change, it no longer makes sense to presume that governments possess, or even understand, the best ways to address pressing needs and promote “the happiness of the people.” The White House strategy of offering prizes to the public for their solutions to critical problems is working.

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  • Beyond SATs, Finding Success in Numbers

    February 15, 2012 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Many qualified students lack the motivation to follow through attending college due to a lack of peer support. A highly successful U.S. program sends great inner-city students to elite colleges in groups – one key to graduation.

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  • Harnessing Local Pride for Global Conservation

    February 09, 2012 |

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    Response Location: Philippines

    The World Conservation Union estimates that 40 percent of the more than 40,000 species it tracks on its Red List are close to extinction and this problem requires humans to change their behavior to fix it. Rare’s the Pride Campaign uses social marketing to attract attention and communicate the conservation message between local communities and government entities. The Pride Campaign has been replicated around the world for different conservation efforts to protect biodiversity.

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  • Innovations in Light

    February 02, 2012 |

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    Response Location: Brazil, São Paulo

    Solar lighting will revolutionize Africa - but access infrastructure is a difficult thing to build. Three different, innovative business models get lights into the hands of the people who need them most.

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  • Soap Operas With a Social Message

    January 26, 2012 |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    By depicting crucial social issues such as infant mortality, domestic abuse, and alcoholism, TV and radio soap operas are being used internationally as a powerful tool for mass behavior change.

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  • A Boost for the World's Poorest Schools

    January 19, 2012 |

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    Response Location: Nepal, Kailalia District

    How can rural African children learn to read when there are no books in their languages? Save the Children helps kids to create their own books, creating a homemade library for their village.

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  • In the Fight Against Poverty, It's Time for a Revolution

    January 12, 2012 |

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    Response Location: United States

    LIFT, founded in 1988 by college students, employs an approach to poverty alleviation grounded in building relationships with communities. LIFT finds volunteers who have demonstrated empathy and then employs them to meet with local families in need, helping them set goals, monitor their progress, and access services.

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  • Helping Where Help Is Wanted

    January 10, 2012 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Vacant positions exist in many employment sectors, including in education and in hospitals. ReServe is a program that joins retired professionals to part-time paid positions in non-profits to perform duties. A controversy has emerged that suggests these positions should be paid at a professional-rate salary.

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  • In a Second Career, Working to Make a Difference

    January 05, 2012 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Some inner city schools, nonprofits, and businesses in New York lack the staff to make their organizations function for the people they serve. ReServe is a program that links retired professionals with part-time jobs in schools, libraries, hospitals and other city agencies to help fil this gap.

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  • Reframing the debate over charter schools

    January 05, 2012 |

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    Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

    Only 19 percent of Latino youth have completed an associate’s degree or higher, with 29 percent of African-American young people having done the same. The Making Waves Academy provides children of minority groups with specific counseling for personal problems as well as improved education to help them have a higher college graduation rate.

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