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Born during COVID lockdown, initiative sparks success in math among students who previously failed repeatedly

Abdulwasiu Mujeeb

December 24, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

Esomnofu Online Math is a nonprofit that helps students in Nigeria better understand mathematics for free by posting videos explaining the subject on social media.

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Prof's slaying, other stressors spike U of A mental-health-care demand

Madi Kingsbury

December 24, 2022 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

As the number of students seeking mental health support increased, the University of Arizona’s Counseling and Psych Services increased the number of students it’s able to see — up to about 1,500 students a month — as well as the number of staff — from about 40 people in 2019 to 70. This staffing increase makes it easier for more students to access care. The center also provides options for students who struggle with the cost of mental health services.

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Hospital and a home: Uganda shelters offer a lifeline to cancer patients

Dan Ayebare

December 23, 2022 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

The Uganda Cancer Institute placed a tent and mattresses outside of their Kampala hospital as a free shelter for cancer patients and their families. Before the shelter, patients who could not afford transportation to and from hospital visits were sleeping outside in the elements which reduced their chances of recovery.

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Survivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief

Cara Anthony

December 23, 2022 |

Kaiser Health News |

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Response Location: United States, East St. Louis, Illinois

Survivors of gangs and gun violence, April Roby-Bell, Terra Jenkins, and Larita Rice-Barnes work to support people in the community grieving loved ones lost due to gun violence. They have formed nonprofits like the Metro East Organizing Coalition, and churches like the Restoration Outreach Center and host rallies and help organize funerals for families in need.

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Ahimsa Collective offers 'a new way' forward for reentry

Cayla Mihalovich

December 23, 2022 |

The Oaklandside |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

In Oakland, California, the privately funded Ahimsa Collective offers housing, money for necessities, and restorative justice support services to formerly incarcerated people to ease the pressure of transitioning to life outside of incarceration.

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Volunteer-led group sends books to incarcerated women statewide

Rachel Crumpler

December 23, 2022 |

North Carolina Health News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

Incarcerated women in North Carolina can write letters to request books from the NC Women’s Prison Book Project. Volunteers sort through donated books to best match the requests and send up to three books a month to each person. The project aims to provide intellectual stimulation and a break from the isolation that comes with incarceration.

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Determined initiative is closing the menstrual awareness gap in secondary schools

Kehinde Ogunronbi

December 22, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

Arise for Girls is an organization designed to educate young girls about menstrual hygiene, as period poverty and stigma are very apparent in rural areas. The organization provides educational resources, sanitary pads, and provides a sense of community by encouraging girls to connect with each other via WhatsApp. Since May 2021, the organization has helped over 1,400 girls in neighboring areas.

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How SMART Project Addressed Water Challenge in Onire Are Ago Community

Adeyemi Okediran

December 22, 2022 |

BONews |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Oyo State

In rural areas where access to clean water is scarce and leads to increased waterborne illnesses, Smart Project is expanding safe water access by building wells in the community. The organization also provided the 30 households in the community with a 10-liter keg of water for cleaning, bathing, and washing dishes to prevent people from having to travel long distances to reach fresh water.

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Chicago Experiments with Crisis Response Units, Grapples With Dilemma: Include Police or Not

Josh McGhee

December 22, 2022 |

MindSite News |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) team aims to help people experiencing mental health crises without resorting to force or arrests. The CARE team is a three-person model including a paramedic, clinician, and police officer. Since September 2021, the team has responded to calls about 440 times, none of which have included force or arrests.

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Deaf in Tech: How Data Lead Africa is actioning inclusiveness of PLWDs in the workplace

Gabriel Oke

December 22, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

Data Lead Africa offers a training program specifically designed to help prepare Deaf people for careers in technology and data analysis. Students are provided laptops with assistive technology and sign language interpreters who facilitate the training.

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