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How to brand a country: why our governments are hiring PR specialists

Jennifer Guay

September 18, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Russia, Tatarstan

Building a country’s “brand identity” has shifted from a tourist-attracting gimmick to an exercise in nation building. Consultants meet with citizens, identifying common values and attitudes that can be used to support policy objectives. For example, Tatarstan used brand messaging geared towards youth to reduce brain drain in the region.

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'It's a revolution': Indian officials deliver public services at people's doorsteps

Amrit Dhillon

September 17, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

To reduce corruption, the Delhi government has begun delivering public services to residents’ doorsteps. Now it’s possible to get a driver license, marriage certificate, and more from the comfort of home—no long lines or bribes required.

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Simple but effective: The community mobilisers driving immunization in Borno State

Bashar Abubakar

September 17, 2018 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

In Nigeria, a lack of immunizations has contributed to increased rates of childhood mortality. However, Volunteer Community Mobilizers are actively changing this trajectory by conducting in-home visits and providing resources that aid in mobilizing families to have their children vaccinated at local clinics.

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Minneapolis would like to cure your dockless bike-share skepticism

Eillie Anzilotti

September 17, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

In Minneapolis, the nonprofit behind the city's bike share system plans to expand with a dockless model that will bring bikes into more neighborhoods while addressing some of the issues that model has encountered in other cities with bikes left in haphazard locations. Nice Ride will work with neighborhoods and city officials to create designated drop off zones and use a GPS system to find missing bikes. This cuts down on the docking infrastructure cost and allows more rapid expansion.

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Colleges are starting to teach blockchain technology -- but its not enough for some

Sarah Gonser

September 17, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

While some universities have been hesitant to let blockchain technology into the traditional halls of academia, UC Berkeley has started offering blockchain entrepreneurship courses and student-run blockchain clubs and is actively looking for more ways to collaborate with industry partners. But UC Berkeley is also the first to admit the transition has challenges - those interviewed cited the lack of infrastructure, rapid rate of technological change, and uniquely multidisciplinary nature of the subject area as barriers to timely and enthusiastic adoption.

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How Adult Survivors Of Childhood Trauma Forge Their Own Paths To Recovery

Caroline Covington

September 17, 2018 |

Texas Standard |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

In Texas, mental health care advocates are making strides to reduce stigma and connect people suffering from trauma with paths to healing. In public schools, teachers receive training on trauma, and local hospitals are starting programs geared towards healing people who have suffered trauma or related PTSD. By adding mental health education into existing systems, they are working to lessen stigma and lift up the community.

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Professional Hand-Holders

Kyle Norris

September 17, 2018 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Washington

Washington’s Snohomish County has implemented a program that embeds social workers with the police. The program has been an effective method to bring services to people in need rather than arrest and process them as criminals.

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The Clinic

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

September 17, 2018 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Washington

A clinic in Snohomish County, Washington provides comprehensive treatment for their clients by working to understand their past and their drivers of addiction, and providing medication-assisted recovery. In order to medication like suboxone for the large number of clients, the clinic is part of a national network that can prescribe medication through telemedicine.

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New Approach to Breast Reconstruction May Reduce Pain and Weakness for Some

Roni Caryn Rabin

September 17, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Women experiencing painful symptoms after breast reconstruction surgery now have a new option—instead of placing the prosthetic under the muscle, doctors can place it over the pectoral. This method can reduce pain and allow for deeper breathing.

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Making Healthy Habits Accessible for Every Body

Deonna Anderson

September 17, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Radically Fit, is a gym meant of be a safe space for people of color, queer people, or fat-identified among others. The gym is an alternative for people that don’t usually feel safe in typical gyms that are often dominated by white, cis men. “Imagine how much more amazing your experience would be if you walked into a space and immediately felt like the space was for you.”It also offers a sliding-scale program that makes it affordable for everyone.

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