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From Cocaine To Cacao: One Man's Mission To Save Colombia's Farmers Through Chocolate

Verónica Zaragovia

December 19, 2018 |

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Response Location: Colombia, Quibdó, Chocó Department

One man's chocolate company in Bogotá is aiming to change the lives of farmers in the Chocó department of Colombia. Concerned about the rise in the country's coca production (used to make cocaine), the company helps farmers transition from the coca to cacao production by teaching them the necessary skills to succeed.

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To Help The Homeless, Some In LA Are Giving Them A Place To Stay

Anna Scott

December 13, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the Host Home program is placing homeless youth in the homes of willing hosts. They share space, but don't necessarily have to share their lives and schedules, providing an opportunity for people to pursue education and jobs in safety as they transition to permanent housing. While the program is just starting out and currently only serves 6 people with its limited scope, the approach is also being implemented in the U.K. and other parts of the United States.

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Sleepless No More In Seattle — Later School Start Time Pays Off For Teens

Patti Neighmond

December 12, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Sleep deprivation is an issue that plagues many people today, but is especially detrimental to the health of children that are still in school. Recognizing this, Seattle middle and high schools have shifted the start time for school and are already reporting higher attendance and improved grades.

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For One Rural Community, Fighting Addiction Started With Recruiting The Right Doctor

Bram Sable-Smith

December 09, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Madison

Rural communities need more than medication to deal with the opioid crisis; in one rural region of northern Wisconsin, a specialist doctor is able to prescribe Suboxone, but the programs he advocates for take a more comprehensive approach to addiction services. The initiative includes group sessions and one-on-one support to help rural residents get the care they need.

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Dear Internet: Goats In Sweaters Are Cuter Than Kittens In Mittens

Danielle Preiss

December 08, 2018 |

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Response Location: India, Varanasi

A calendar featuring goats wearing warm clothing has raised thousands of dollars for local organizations in Varanasi, India. The creative gimmick draws on the power of large numbers of small donations, similar to the ice bucket challenge supporting ALS research.

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Programs Help Incarcerated Moms Bond With Their Babies In Prison

Cheryl Corley

December 06, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Gig Harbor

In states across America, some incarcerated women are able to give birth and take care of their children from jail. The programs help to reduce recidivism and keep families together, but there are limitations that restrict who can use the programs and they haven't been scaled to the majority of prisons yet.

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School-Based Counselors Help Kids Cope With Fallout From Drug Addiction

Rachel Gotbaum

December 05, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

In order to deal with the opioid crisis, schools in Massachusetts are hiring counselors to support teachers and their students. In Cape Cod alone, 17 schools hired outside counselors, while 50 schools throughout the state did the same. The schools that are offering these services reported improvements in academic performance. "Their day runs smoother. They can get out their anxiety while they're in school instead of bottling it up, and then go back to class and continue learning.”

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Meet Greece's Marine Trash Collectors Diving To Keep Their Sea Beautiful

Joanna Kakissis

December 02, 2018 |

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3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Greece

Greece is not known favorably for their recycling habits, but a few local residents have made it their mission to change this in order to reduce ocean litter. From turning plastics into furniture to forming a diving coalition to remove plastic waste from the sea, these Greeks are hoping their actions will inspire others to follow suit.

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In Gesture To India, Pakistan To Open Cross-Border Pathway To Sikh Holy Site

Diaa Hadid Abdul Sattar Kurkan Latif Khan

November 30, 2018 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Pakistan, Kartarpur

India's Sikhs now have visa-free access to one of their holiest sites: Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, the site where their faith’s founder is believed to have passed away. The goodwill gesture between Pakistan and India has many hoping for a wider thaw in relations after decades of conflict.

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Gun Shops Work With Doctors To Prevent Suicide By Firearm

Melissa Block

November 21, 2018 |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Colorado

In Colorado, where 80 percent of gun deaths are suicides, a coalition of gun shop owners, public health researchers and doctors works to raise awareness of suicide and the role of firearms in those deaths. Staff in gun shops are trained to look for signs of mental distress in customers and participating shops have pamphlets on suicide prevention. The coalition also helps train medical professionals about guns so they can speak to patients with authority.

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