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  • In Puerto Rico, Activists Transform Abandoned Land To Build Food Sovereignty

    The community in Ponce, Puerto Rico, reclaimed a neglected, abandoned area by turning it into a community garden and gathering spot they call El Huerto Urbano del Callejón Trujillo. The garden supplies food to the community and gives people a place to learn about agriculture.

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  • The Other Abortion Pill

    Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, access to safe, legal abortion in the U.S. is scarce. While several states have banned mifepristone and misoprostol — the two drugs that makeup abortion pills — misoprostol, which has been found to be the more effective of the two, can still be accessed at some pharmacies and through nonprofits in the U.S. and overseas like Plan C and Aid Access.

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  • B.C. whales have their own police — but is it enough to fend off humans?

    A Whale Protection Unit in British Columbia, Canada, patrols the sea to protect whales from boats and ensure boaters are following federal regulations by staying out of whale sanctuary zones.

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  • How "Adashe" is transforming lives of IDPs in FCT

    Using grant funding from the Stand With a Girl Initiative, a group of women in a camp for Nigerians who have been internally displaced created Adashe, a collective savings program that helps families in times of need. Participants contribute regular payments toward the fund, which rotates to benefit each of the participants with lump-sum payments that can be paid back without fees or interest.

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  • Poll worker shortage? Alabama unconcerned but recruiting underway

    In 2019, Alabama passed a law allowing high school students to become interns at election polling sites, where they assist with computerized pollbooks, greet voters, and hand out stickers. In one county, more than 70 students participated last year, and more than 150 applied to work on the recent state primary.

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  • How Lagos Health Scheme is Enhancing Access to Quality Healthcare Services Among Indigents, PWDs

    The Lagos State Health Scheme in Nigeria helps pay health insurance premiums for people with disabilities who may not otherwise be able to afford health care free of charge.

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  • Here's how an NGO is offering hope to children with down syndrome, other disabilities in Sokoto

    The Handicap Opportunity for Positive Engagement Society is a nonprofit in Nigeria that provides free, specialized education for children with disabilities. Since the teaching is specific to their needs, students tend to improve in areas they’ve had difficulty with at other schools while here.

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  • Inside a 50-year journey to reopen the 'lungs' of the Squamish River

    The Squamish Nation, the Squamish River Watershed Society, and the Canadian federal government are working together to restore the Squamish estuary and save the local salmon population. The coalition removed part of a spit that was placed in the river by a rail company in the 1970s without consulting the Squamish Nation.

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  • Climat. Les vignerons face aux caprices du temps

    Entre grêle, gelées et sécheresse, les vignerons doivent s'adapter pour préserver leur récolte. Il faut à la fois éviter les pertes et maintenir la meilleure qualité possible. Les solutions ne manquent pas.

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  • In Recovery, Helping Communities Rebuild After Flooding

    When severe flooding hit Kentucky, the bakery at the Hemphill Community Center continued to pay its workers to do community support and flood recovery work instead of their typical jobs. The bakery is a recovery-to-work program for people facing addiction, so keeping their jobs and a sense of community helps them continue recovering despite stressful circumstances.

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