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Keene-born InSHAPE expands nationwide, but faces sustainability struggles in 20th year

Kelly Burch

July 05, 2024 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

InSHAPE provides access to tailored health and fitness programs for people living with serious mental illnesses, helping them quit drinking and smoking, learn about nutrition and build a sense of community through gym memberships and workout groups. InSHAPE has been operating for 20 years, and studies show 60% of participants have clinically significant improvements in their physical health after a year in the program.

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A Private School In Kuje Where Students Pay N100 A Day

Chinonso Kenneth

July 03, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kuje, Federal Capital Territory

The Knowledge, Solutions, Skills and Kreativity school (KNOSK) enrolls low-income students at a much more affordable tuition rate than other public and private school options, giving children who would otherwise drop out access to education. The school currently serves 151 children with its first group of graduates set to finish in 2025.

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How people in Illinois prisons lead peer-led civics education courses on voting rights

Peter Medlin

July 03, 2024 |

Northern Public Radio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Illinois

Since 2020, more than 250 people incarcerated in Illinois prisons have been trained as peer-educators to lead civics education courses that focus on the history of voting, the logistics of voting, and the nuances of government. So far roughly 6,000 people have completed the program, which emphasizes that they are eligible to register to vote immediately after their release.

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How one father's love is helping shield Nigeria's daughters from cervical cancer

Zubaida Baba Ibrahim Usman Abba Zanna

July 03, 2024 |

Vaccines Work |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

Following the national rollout of the HPV vaccine, teams emerged to manage critical components of the rollout, including supply chain management, education, training and data collection. Immunization specialists were also tasked with educating the public on vaccine-related myths and misinformation to assure people getting the shot was safe and necessary. With the help of these outreach strategies, the team managed to vaccinate 387,645 girls.

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How Native Nations Forced Federal Investment in Salmon Reintroduction

Luna Reyna

July 02, 2024 |

Underscore |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Colville Indian Reservation, United States, Washington

The Upper Columbia United Tribes are working to reintroduce salmon along the Upper Columbia River after the Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee Dams altered the environment, preventing the salmon from returning. Their research on the impact of the dam on the river, salmon, and their culture has pressured the U.S. government to uphold its obligations to them. So far, it’s committed $200 million for the reintroduction efforts as a result.

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How the Nez Perce are using an energy transition to save salmon

Emily Senkosky

July 01, 2024 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nez Perce Reservation, United States, Lapwai, Idaho

The Nez Perce Tribe is installing solar panels on homes and community buildings across their reservation with the goal of producing enough energy to replace the hydroelectric dams on the Snake River responsible for the diminishing salmon and steelhead populations.

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Depressed? There's an app for that!

Caroline Hoffmann

July 01, 2024 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Germany

Therapy apps are emerging to provide care to patients amidst long waitlists for appointments with mental healthcare providers. Studies show that nearly 44% of patients who used a therapy app felt an improvement in their symptoms after 12 weeks.

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Creating a safe space for children

Maria Fernandes

June 30, 2024 |

The Navhind Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Goa

Arpan works to eliminate child sexual abuse (CSA) through its various programs targeting both youth in schools and adults, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent CSA and report it if it occurs. Since forming, Arpan has reached 18.3 million children and adults.

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Songs for saving

Tanka Dhakal

June 28, 2024 |

Asia Democracy Chronicles |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nepal

A nonprofit conservation organization, Greenhod Nepal, works with local musicians to create songs inspired by traditional Nepali music about the consequences of poaching. The songs tell stories of real-life events or use the imagined perspectives of animals to educate the public in an accessible way.

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Virtual reality experience promotes understanding of challenges faced by transgender individuals

Jose Mayorquin

June 28, 2024 |

WTVD-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Long Beach, California

An interactive virtual reality experience developed with transgender individuals called Body of Mine VR is fostering empathy and understanding by sharing personal narratives and anecdotes that demonstrate their journeys, struggles, and triumphs.

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