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CHIPS: Connecting Communities to Primary Health Care Facilities in Nasarawa State

Misbahu el-Hamza

August 14, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Nasarawa

The Community Health Influencer, Promoter and Services (CHIPS) program aims to reduce maternal and child mortality by increasing access to primary healthcare services. CHIPS workers conduct weekly home visits where they provide helpful information on healthcare services, preventive medicine and connections to nearby health facilities. CHIPS launched in 2018 and in 2019, data showed that maternal deaths had decreased from 120 to 90.

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Woman-led non-profit sparking hope in Borno communities

Yahuza Bawage

August 14, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri, Borno State

The Advocacy for Human Value Foundation works to protect vulnerable communities — like women and children — in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps due to the Boko Haram crises. The Foundation has addressed fundamental community needs by increasing access to water and hygiene facilities, healthcare services, educational opportunities, safety practices and has even partnered with entrepreneurs to empower women with profitable skills and small grants to help make them more independent.

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Don't call it 'vegan' and other tips from hospitals to get people to eat less meat

Martha Bebinger

August 11, 2023 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Leaders at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital are working to encourage patients and employees to eat more plant-based meals by changing their dining offerings, doing away with “vegan” and “vegetarian” labels and even holding contests to encourage people to try more meatless dishes. Not only is shifting toward a more plant-based diet good for one's health, but it’s also a solid measure to take against climate change and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Kenya: County Health Programme Lowering Mother, Child Deaths in Vihiga

Sharon Atieno

August 10, 2023 |

Science Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya, Vihiga County

The Boresha afya ya mama na mtoto (improve the health of mother and child) program works to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by connecting mothers with community health volunteers. These volunteers provide important education on topics like antenatal care and also help to increase access to immunization services. When the group formed in 2018, 531 women died during childbirth or pregnancy, but as of 2023, that number has dropped to 344 thanks to the program’s initiatives.

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How Well-To-Do Individuals Are Installing Boreholes To Mitigate Water Scarcity In Kano.

Victor Christopher

August 09, 2023 |

Nigeria Info FM |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano, Lagos

In a village facing water scarcity, generous locals with funds to spare are installing boreholes in their homes with pumps outside for other residents in the village to access clean, safe water.

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As Indigenous Youth, We Know Peer Overdose Education Is Vital

Sarina Lyons Taliah Lyons Zara Lyons Ayla Martin

August 03, 2023 |

Native News Online |

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Response Location: Canada, Ontario

Talk Overdose provides peer-delivered education to youth in seventh to twelfth grade about overdose prevention. The group of teens also provides naloxone training, hosts guest speakers and interactive workshops that teach empathetic listening skills. Talk Overdose was formed in 2021 and has since reached over 1,500 youth across the country and has stated to offer Indigenous culture workshops, as a connection to culture has shown to have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

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Pushed To Action(III): The non-profits helping Nigerian communities access clean water

Ekpali Saint Violet Ikong

August 03, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Obeagu, Enugu State

The Network of Water Rights Initiative (NWRI) works with local organizations to improve access to safe water through education and awareness campaigns aimed at enlightening people about the health risks of contaminated water. NWRI has led water clean-up efforts, helped locals establish security measures to prevent people from dumping waste in water and even helped get a water bill signed into law that would improve water supply and sanitation services across the state.

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A Personal Approach to Overcoming Veteran Homelessness in Detroit

Christopher Johnston

July 31, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

The Built For Zero program works to end homelessness by partnering with community organizations aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness — specifically veterans — access safe, affordable housing. The Detroit branch is one of the 105 cities nationwide participating in the program. Since joining in 2015, the city has reduced veteran homelessness by about 60%.

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Portland had the guts to find safe sites for its homeless. Does Sacramento?

Tom Philip

July 31, 2023 |

Sacramento Bee |

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Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

In response to managing the homeless crisis, several Safe Rest Villages have emerged throughout the city. These are small, individual units on city-owned land, separate from nearby neighborhoods. There are currently seven active Safe Rest Villages in the city and they have created 350 transitional housing opportunities for the local homeless population.

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How queer deathcare is changing the way LGBTQ+ Ohioans die

H.L. Comeriato

July 28, 2023 |

The Buckeye Flame |

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Response Location: United States, Ohio

Several individuals and groups like Columbus Community Deathcare and Live Without Regrets doula services are emerging to offer LGBTQ+ people adequate deathcare as they often don’t have access to the same resources, autonomy or dignity as cisgender people. End-of-life doulas and other providers that embrace the Death Positive Movement are offering holistic care that honors a dying person’s wants and needs while respecting their identity.

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