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  • Clubfoot Feature Story

    October 05, 2022 |

    Maama FM 101.7 |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Uganda, Mulago

    The Mulago Clubfoot Clinic treats children born with clubfoot deformities with nonsurgical methods. There are currently 28 clinics scattered across regional hospitals, increasing access to treatment for those in need.

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  • From grassroots to governments, LANDBACK returns stolen land

    October 05, 2022 |

    Prism |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Colville Indian Reservation, United States, Seattle, Washington

    Through partnerships with conservation organizations and donation-based rent and land tax programs, Native peoples and tribes are reclaiming land stolen from them hundreds of years ago and raising funds for these efforts from non-Native residents still occupying Native territory. The LANDBACK movement has helped recover parcels such as a 10,000-acre plot in the Seattle area that was returned to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation via a conservation organization.

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  • 9 eurai ir važiuok, kur nori: energetikos krizės akivaizdoje vokiečiai gaivins išbandytą drąsų sprendimą

    October 05, 2022 |

    Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Germany

    Vokietijos gyventojai asmeninį automobilį mielai keitė į visuomeninį transportą, taip sumažindami degalų vartojimą ir žalingą transporto poveikį gamtai. Kad geros kokybės viešoji paslauga gali paskatinti gyventojus keisti kasdienius įpročius - parodė devynis eurus kainuojančio mėnesinio viešojo transporto bilieto eksperimentas, kurį laiką leidęs visiems, įsigijusiems bilietą, vien su juo visą mėnesį keliauti į visas eksperimento teritorijos zonas ir įvairiomis viešojo transporto priemonėmis.

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  • Human urine turned into ‘gold' to boost agricultural productivity in Rwanda

    October 05, 2022 |

    Rwanda Dispatch |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Rwanda

    Fertilizer produced from human urine is a more affordable option for Rwandan farmers and is better for the soil than chemical-based fertilizers. Though it was initially produced to improve fertilizer affordability, it has also become a source of income for those who sell their urine to the producers.

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  • HelpMum is training traditional birth attendants to mitigate maternal mortality

    October 05, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria

    HelpMum works to reduce maternal and infant mortality by training community birth attendants on modern and safe delivery methods, as most traditional birth attendants lack proper training. Along with training sessions, the group also provides birth kits, or resources to help with the delivery process. So far, HelpMum is present in six states and has trained over 2,000 community health workers.

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  • How UDEME is fighting corruption in Nigeria's public sector

    October 04, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Ute, Ondo

    The UDEME Monitor program trains student journalists to track and report on transparency and accountability around publicly-funded projects. The team has produced roughly 1,000 stories exposing corruption and gaps in implementation and has worked directly with community residents to raise awareness around procurement processes.

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  • IDPs access basic healthcare from mobile clinic

    October 04, 2022 |

    Radio Nigeria |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

    The Wassa mobile clinic provides community members with access to healthcare services like childbirth, vaccinations, family planning, and treatment for diseases like malaria and measles. The mobile clinic services are affordable and easy for the community to access, eliminating the need to travel far for care.

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  • Forced Marriage, Domestic Violence: Kashmiri Women Reach Out To A ‘Close Friend' For Help

    October 04, 2022 |

    Article14 |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India, Rajbagh

    Mehram, a woman-led collective in India, provides legal aid and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

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  • Hello Mama: The 'Magic Phone Doctor' Pregnant Nigerian Women Wish Stayed

    October 04, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria

    Hello Mama was a mobile messaging program launched in Nigeria to send health tips and advice to pregnant women to help prevent child and maternal deaths.

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  • Prairie Lawns Help Nebraskans Alleviate Climate Change and Promote Biodiversity

    October 04, 2022 |

    The Reader |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Nebraska

    Nebraskans struggling to keep their lawns green during droughts are converting to prairie lawns. These lawns include a variety of native grasses and plants that are more resilient to changes in climate and can help retain water in the soil.

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