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The recycling program helping migrants cut down contamination in Melbourne's outer west

Margaret Paul

November 24, 2019 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia, Melbourne

Cities in Australia were facing a recycling problem, but realized it was related to a large migrant population and a language barrier with the word "recycling." To help address this problem Melbourne implemented the 'Waste Watcher' program, which provides hands-on education through recycling bin audits.

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After years of academic struggles, Durham schools celebrate new success

Kelly Hinchcliffe

November 19, 2019 |

WRAL-TV |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

In the past few years, Durham's public schools have made significant strides, backed by a new superintendent intent on getting teachers and the whole community to buy into his plan. Frequent teacher evaluations, new hires, and marked efforts to change outside views of the school are at the heart of the plan.

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Ruff justice: Meet the dogs helping put child rapists behind bars

Dhashen Moodley Danny Booysen

November 19, 2019 |

Bhekisisa |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: South Africa, Johannesburg

A practice in Johannesburg is making the courtroom and trial process less scary for sexually abused children by letting them play the role of court officials alongside therapy dogs in a pretend court. The Teddy Bear Foundation, responsible for this role play activity, wants children to be less scared but also prepared for their day in court when it comes.

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Pennsylvania will no longer hold death-row prisoners in endless solitary confinement

Samantha Melamed

November 18, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

Following an ACLU-led civil-rights lawsuit, the Pennsylvania Department of Correction has implemented huge changes to the treatment of death row inmates. In prisons across the state, individuals who have been sentenced to death no longer have to undergo strip searches, are allowed to have contact visitations with family and friends, can apply for prison employment, and socialize with others in their unit.

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Recife is tackling violence by making life better for its youngest residents

Megan Clement

November 15, 2019 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Recife, Pernambuco

The Brazilian city of Recife is tackling violence prevention by focusing on early-childhood education through a program called Urban95. In addition to painting the streets and buildings bright colors, Urban95 offers accessible services like pre- and post-natal services to caregivers and storytelling & play opportunities for young children. The program was rolled out in two communities, and one proved more successful than the other because it partnered with a preexisting organization within the community.

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Community College Partnership Fills Education, Mental Health Gaps In Amador County

Sammy Caiola Beth Ruyak

November 14, 2019 |

CapRadio |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

Rural counties in California face a shortage of psychiatrists and therapists. Some counties are responding to this issue by investing in mental health workers. In Amador County, the Amador College Connect program allows students who want to pursue a certificate or associates in human services to enroll in online courses. 44 students have been sponsored through the program since 2014.

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The failed American Dream: Lessons from Flint's Civic Park neighborhood

Marjory Raymer

November 14, 2019 |

Flintside |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Flint, Michigan

Flint, Michigan's Civic Park neighborhood struggled to make a comeback after the auto industry collapsed in their community. But the city didn't simply accept their failures; they learned from past mistakes and have begun to refuel the economy by incorporating equity, diversity, and several stable economic drivers into the town.

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There's No App for Getting People Out of Their Cars

David Zipper

November 13, 2019 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Though apps that provide a common platform to view various transit, bike, and pedestrian routes have become more popular, they're not the only way to get people out of their cars and onto more sustainable transportation modes. This story addresses the limitations of mobile apps as well as the successes of integrating more reliable and frequent transit methods in reducing regular car use.

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One Woman's $5 Vegan Meals Are Served in an Unexpected Place: The Bodega

Monica Humphries

November 13, 2019 |

NationSwell |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Westlake, California

Improving community nutrition requires making healthy food accessible and affordable. In Westlake, California, LaRayia’s Bodega provides healthy food at a convenience store price point of five dollars or less. Donations of misshapen fruit help to reduce costs. The bodega operates as part of the Love Without Reason nonprofit, which operates a meal program.

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In Borneo, healthy people equals healthy forests

Adam Wernick

November 12, 2019 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Indonesia, Borneo

Those who live on the island of Borneo understand that their well-being comes from the Gunung Palung National Park, but logging remained rampant because it was the only way to make money to pay for healthcare. Thus, an organization named "Health in Harmony" was borne through "radically listening" to locals to find out what they needed. This organization accepts creative forms of payment for healthcare and offers incentives to cease logging, including a chainsaw buyback program. As a result, ten years later they saw a 90% drop in logging households and a re-growth of 52,000 acres of forest.

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