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Thriving together: Community School Pioneers Sustainable Learning Model for Children With Special Needs

Rhonet Atwiine

August 16, 2024 |

Solutions Now Africa |

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Response Location: Uganda, Katende

The Wisdom Hub Nursery and Primary School enrolls students alongside those who are differently-abled, allowing them to learn in the classroom together. The combined classroom approach teaches students to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive educational environment where each child can thrive. The Wisdom Hub opened in 2013 and has since seen over 300 children with special needs cross into secondary school.

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These American Climate Corps Workers Are Paving a Green Future

Yessenia Funes

August 15, 2024 |

Atmos |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Over 300 SolarCorps fellows in the inaugural class of the United States Climate Corps, a workforce-training program, are engaging with communities and installing solar panels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Fellows work with different organizations across several states, such as the nonprofit GRID Alternatives, which is focused on bringing no-cost solar installations to underserved communities.

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How greener schoolyards benefit kids — and the whole community

Claire Elise Thompson

August 14, 2024 |

Grist |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Nearly 100 elementary school playgrounds across Denver were converted into greener spaces dubbed “Learning Landscapes” thanks to a public-private partnership including the city, local nonprofits, contractors, and volunteers. Each design was tailored to the school with input from the local community. The revamped grounds improved student achievement and sequestered carbon.

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'Internet of fish' empowering Lake Victoria women

Davis J. Weddi

August 14, 2024 |

SciDev.Net |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

Women fisherfolk in Kenya are starting fish farms in Lake Victoria, aided by smartphones and technology that help them track the health and needs of the fish. Owning farms gives them financial freedom and prevents the sexual exploitation women often face when bargaining for fish.

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Virginia's pregnant women must travel farther as the maternity care crisis grows. Doulas are stepping in to fill gaps.

Emily Schabacker Jenny Stratton

August 13, 2024 |

Cardinal News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Virginia

Birth in Color's doulas are filling the maternity care gap as rural labor and delivery rooms close, disproportionately impacting people of color. Doulas provide physical, emotional and informational support before, during and after childbirth, and advocate on the mother’s behalf. Doula care leads to improved birth outcomes and lower rates of C-sections, and in April 2022 doula services were added under the state’s Medicaid program.

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In Rural Tennessee, Domestic Violence Victims Face Barriers to Getting Justice. One County Has Transformed Its Approach.

Paige Pfleger

August 12, 2024 |

ProPublica |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tennessee

Domestic violence incidents in Scott County, Tennessee, fell by more than half after it changed the process it uses for handling cases. That’s more than anywhere else in the state. Among other things, the county hired a dedicated domestic violence officer, created an accessible batterers intervention program, combined most of the relevant agencies under one roof, and requires abusers to detail who they are giving their guns to when they have to surrender them.

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How are Afghans fighting climate change?

Graihagh Jackson Barry Sadid

August 12, 2024 |

BBC |

Podcast |

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Response Location: Afghanistan

Amid droughts fueled by climate change, communities in Afghanistan are building irrigation pools, miniature dams, and systems of pipes to capture rain, flood, and spring water for agricultural use. Afghans who live abroad are sending them donations to help make it possible.

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A Firewood Lot is Helping This Timber Town Recover

Ashli Blow

August 12, 2024 |

Triple Pundit |

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Response Location: United States, Oakridge, Oregon

A locally-owned wood lot in Oakridge, Oregon, collects piles of debris from the surrounding forest that could become fuel for wildfires and turns it into firewood for the community. Alongside wildfire mitigation, the business reduces the air pollution residents create when their only option is to burn wet wood for heat.

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'The sky is the limit': Solar program opens new opportunities for Chicago trainees

Kari Lydersen

August 12, 2024 |

Energy News Network |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The 548 Foundation partnered with the Illinois government to create 1,000 solar jobs in the South and West side neighborhoods of Chicago through its 13-week training course. The training starts with life skills and works up to technical knowledge and panel installation. Then, the foundation connects graduates to employers with open jobs and continues to provide them with wraparound support.

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Healing a Dark Past: The Long Road to Reopening Hospitals in the Rural South

Aallyah Wright

August 12, 2024 |

Capital B (National) |

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Response Location: United States, Brownsville, Tennessee

As rural hospitals in predominantly Black neighborhoods close, groups and community members are joining forces to ensure residents can still access care by reopening a full-service hospital. Rural Emergency Hospital models remove in-patient beds but keep emergency departments active to receive federal support. About 29 rural hospitals have converted to rural emergency hospitals to ensure residents can still access care.

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