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  • How an Innovative Communications Model is Enhancing Menstrual Health Management in Bauchi, Nigeria

    March 27, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Bauchi

    PLAN International is a global organization that works to increase the rights and access to gender-responsive, adolescent-friendly, and inclusive menstrual health management. The organization set up Pad Banks in schools and has also partnered with local advocacy groups to train and educate young women and girls on menstrual health and hygiene, all in hopes to address stigma, misinformation, and period poverty.

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  • Women of Winter inspires the downhill rush that uplifts – and diversifies

    March 22, 2023 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Big Sky, Montana

    Women of Winter helps train women of color to become professional ski instructors and make the sport more accessible and diversified. Women from across the country come to join the program, receiving a sense of community and access to scholarships to attend events to further their education and experience.

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  • How an Abuja based NGO is addressing period poverty

    March 21, 2023 |

    HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    A Nigeria-based NGO is setting out to address period poverty by providing those in need with reusable sanitary napkins and also teaching them how to make the products themselves, all while educating them on menstrual hygiene and working to reduce the stigma surrounding periods.

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  • Rekindling Hope: An NGO Builds Safe Space for Displaced GBV Survivors in Borno

    March 20, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

    At various camps for internally displaced persons, the Gender Equality Peace and Development Center built three permanent safe spaces for women and girls that have experienced gender-based violence. The Center is not only a safe space for these people to go but also empowers them by teaching them new skills, providing access to health care and a sense of community.

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  • Detroit initiatives combat high Black infant mortality rate with dignity and compassion

    March 17, 2023 |

    Flintside |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    The Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network: Detroit works to improve Black infant health outcomes by providing support services like group prenatal care, targeted home visits, and breastfeeding programs. By using the CenteringPregancy model, over 600 women have gone through the program and there have been zero preventable infant deaths. Win also helps direct women toward resources like stable housing and higher education.

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  • How One Nigerian Woman is Waging a War against Period Poverty

    March 10, 2023 |

    International Policy Digest |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

    The Achievers Foundation distributes free sanitary pads to those experiencing period poverty. The Foundation also hosts lectures on sexual and menstrual health and works to fight the stigma surrounding periods in some communities.

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  • The Coworking Space Putting Black Moms' Startup Dreams First

    March 07, 2023 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    A coworking space in Baltimore focuses on making it easier for Black mom entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by offering affordable, on-site babysitting.

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  • Deconstruction: women+ group unbuilds old houses for reuse

    March 03, 2023 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Savannah, Georgia

    Re:purpose Savannah is a women and non-binary-led group that saves old buildings from landfills through deconstruction, a less wasteful alternative to demolition, and then salvaging useful materials to be used in future builds and community projects. Re:purpose Savannah harvests 50-90% of a house for reuse and then recycles the rest. The salvaged materials for reuse are then sold to locals in the area

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  • Mississippi Evangelicals Prepare to Welcome Dobbs Babies

    February 13, 2023 |

    Christianity Today |

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    Response Location: United States, Mississippi

    Embrace Grace is a 12-week program that supports single parents and women facing unplanned pregnancies and works to coach churches to be more accepting and open their doors and their hearts to those in need, specifically in the wake of the Dobbs. V. Jackson and Roe v. Wade overturn. There are currently about 20 churches across the state involved in the program.

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  • Can Monthly Cash Payments Make Our Economy More Equitable?

    February 11, 2023 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Guaranteed income programs aim to reduce poverty by providing cash to those in need with no strings attached. One of these programs in New York City, The Bridge Project, focuses on helping women of color who are mothers.

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