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  • Traumatic Brain Injury and Incarceration: Ending a Vicious Cycle

    August 22, 2018 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado works to connect traumatic brain injury survivors with resources for reintegrating into society—even if they have been incarcerated. Their work connect formerly incarcerated people is aimed at reducing recidivism. Over half of Colorado inmates have a history of serious brain injury. So far, only a little research has been completed, but other states are looking to the Colorado studies and programs as potential models.

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  • This Artist Residency Is Specifically Designed for Artists with Children

    August 22, 2018 |

    Artsy |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Momm and Popp is a Detroit-area artist residency built to support artists with young children. Supports provided by Momm and Popp include access to child care, activities for children, and a financial stipend.

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  • Water scheme improves access to safe water

    August 22, 2018 |

    Daily Monitor |

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    Response Location: Uganda, Nebbi District

    With little access to clean water, the community in the Nebbi District in Uganda were facing health issues. A new government initiative, however, has changed this reality by implementing a water scheme that utilizes technology to trap water and transport it closer to the community.

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  • A New University, Born in the Chaos of War

    August 22, 2018 |

    Al-Fanar Media |

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    Response Location: Syria, Qamishli

    Rojava University is a Kurdish led institution that offers classes to students in a remote northern region in Syria. People in this region, live in an area that seeks independence from Syria. “Young people in that region were historically excluded from higher education by the regime.” So far the university has 720 students, 127 faculty members, and expects to graduate its first class of 200 students. The school has been applauded for its progressive curriculum, and women’s studies program. Although, it has yet to receive official accreditation.

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  • Take a Look at These Unusual Strategies for Fighting Dementia

    August 22, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Netherlands

    The Netherlands is trying an alternative strategy to hospitalization for dementia patients. Instead of home care and hospitalization, patients live in group care facilities, which use stress-reduction techniques and calming cues to reduce the negative symptoms of dementia. There’s no cure for dementia, but their methods are effective in reducing the medication and restraints necessary for patients.

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  • Norway Has A Radical Approach To Plastic Pollution, And It's Working

    August 22, 2018 |

    The Huffington Post |

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    Response Location: Norway

    Plastic comes at a cost for Norwegian plastic producers. Implementing an environmental tax has lead many producers to join what is known as the nationwide bottle deposit scheme. When consumers return their used plastic container, they receive cash or store credit and the plastic producers are taxed less.

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  • 'Dance has done so much for me': the leader of Kenya's slum ballet school

    August 22, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Mike Wamaya opened a ballet studio for underprivileged children in Nairobi. Through dance, the children learn a skill, have a means to express often difficult things about their lives, and learn solildarity across tribal lines.

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  • This makeup company is using its supply chain to revitalize the rainforest

    August 21, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: Guatemala

    Much of Guatemala's lands have been degraded due to a consistently burgeoning industrial market for palm oil and cattle farming. As a company that makes makeup using a variety of plants, beauty corporation Lush has committed to investing in natural plant production by buying land that would otherwise be at threat of deforestation. The Sustainable Lush Fund then works with on-the-ground organizations and farmers to sustainably utilize the land and increase the diversity of crops all while supporting local agriculture.

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  • This restaurant takeout service swaps styrofoam for sustainable

    August 21, 2018 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

    Eliminating single use plastics requires developing alternatives for consumers. In Durham, North Carolina, Green-to-Go offers a reusable container service for take-out orders. Users can download the Green-to-Go app, which links to participating take-out restaurants. A reusable take-out container replaces the need of as many as 1,000 single use containers, marking an important step toward a circular-use economy.

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  • A New Deal for Refugees

    August 21, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    After hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees fled to Europe in 2015, wealthy European countries became more invested in fixing a broken immigration system, something which had traditionally fallen on poorer countries. Now, more countries are trying to integrate refugees into society, rather than keeping them separated from society in camps. Can countries like Uganda and Jordan who’ve attempted refugee resettlement provide an example for the rest of the world?

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