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  • Zipline's AI drones are boosting access to medical products at rural hospitals in Kaduna

    April 14, 2023 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    Delivery company Zipline uses drones to get medical supplies to rural areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Their drones offer on-demand delivery to distribution hubs much quicker than the previous delivery process.

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  • Biological Breaks Helping Improve Fish Production on Lake Kivu

    April 14, 2023 |

    The Chronicles |

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    Response Location: Rwanda

    The Rwandan government bans fishing on Lake Kivu during August and September for what they call a “Biological Break.” They pause fishing when the climate is best for fish reproduction and growth to ensure the fish population remains stable.

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  • Golden straw: how Ukraine can make money from bio-waste and give up gas

    April 14, 2023 |

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    Ukrainian scientists invented a generator that uses organic waste from agriculture to produce cheap energy. This method can replace natural gas while disposing of agricultural waste in a way that doesn’t emit carbon dioxide.

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  • In Brazil, 'bioeconomy' initiatives offer hope of a less destructive future

    April 14, 2023 |

    The Japan Times |

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    Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

    Conexsus provides financial, technical, and mentorship support to cooperatives and small producers in the Amazon rainforest with the goal of shifting investment and resources to sustainable “bioeconomies” often managed by Indigenous communities. One such cooperative, Coopatrans, has been able to improve its relationships with farmers thanks to credit from Conexsus assuring payments can be made on time.

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  • Here's Makoko Dream School Project; an initiative that's breaking barriers to education among children in Lagos waterfront

    April 13, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Makoko, Lagos State

    The Makoko Dream School is a tuition-free education program serving students who live in waterfront areas. The school is funded through a Parent/Teacher Association levy and has served roughly 1,000 children so far.

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  • "Usual algorithms stopped working:" Dnipro rehabilitation center restores war-wounded bodies

    April 13, 2023 |

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    Response Location: Ukraine

    The RECOVERY Rehabilitation Center provides rehabilitation care for wounded soldiers. Providers at the center provide patients with specialized care and help to create individual action plans for when patients leave the center to ensure they have the means to adapt to their new way of life.

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  • Sisters in Zambia improve access to health care, particularly for those with HIV/AIDS

    April 13, 2023 |

    Global Sisters Report |

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    Response Location: Zambia, Lusaka

    Our Lady’s Health Center — which is managed by Sisters of the Holy Cross — works to address the stigma and provide care to those with HIV/AIDS, specifically antiretroviral therapy services. The Center has established three community posts within local markets where those in need of care can easily access it in a discreet way.

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  • This organization helps feed Tucson's south side one free emergency food box at a time

    April 13, 2023 |

    Arizona Daily Star |

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    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    A community-aid program in South Tuscon curates free emergency food boxes tailored to an individual’s dietary restrictions and dropped off at their door. Recipients only need to fill out an online form to receive a box full of fresh and shelf-stable foods.

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  • Southern India's farming nuns promote eco-centric spirituality, organic farming

    April 13, 2023 |

    Global Sisters Report |

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    Response Location: India, Moodabidri

    A Catholic covenant in India, Helpers of Mount Rosary, promotes organic farming to locals and visitors from across the country on 40 acres of farming and training fields.

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  • How Water Pans are transforming food production in Siaya

    April 13, 2023 |

    Lake Region Bulletin |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Siaya

    Communities in Siaya are excavating water pans to store runoff from the rainy season for agricultural and household use during droughts. The pans are dug in clay soil, and their size and depth are determined based on community needs.

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