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  • Native Bees And Alfalfa Farmers — A Seedy Love Story

    July 09, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Touchet, Washington

    Approximately twenty-five percent of the United State's alfalfa seed is produced in Walla Walla County, Washington, thanks in part to farmers successfully cultivating a unique working relationship with the region's native alkali bees. Through trial and error, the farmers have learned how to create a safe habitat for the bees to thrive, which in turn benefits their crucial crop.

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  • For refugees in Kenya, an education in hope

    July 07, 2018 |

    The Boston Globe |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Kenya

    Far from its location in Boston, Southern New Hampshire University is offering refugees at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya a shot at getting an education. SNHU offers associate's and bachelor’s online degree programs in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, and Lebanon. A degree could be life changing, given that only 1 percent of refugees have access to higher education. The online program is “self-paced, offered in English, and costs less.” So far, 84 have enrolled and 24 have graduated.

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  • Can a Web App Help Reduce Nigerian Food Waste?

    July 02, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos

    In Nigeria, a new app is helping to notify shop-owners when their food approaches its expiration date. Shop-owners can then enact heavy discounts on the item, which are sold to participating non-governmental organizations that distribute the food to those in need. The app, Chowberry, has helped "20,000 households across Nigeria... and receives 6,000 daily visits."

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  • The Bricks Helping to Rebuild Gaza

    July 02, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Palestine, Gaza Strip

    To rebuild Gaza, Green Cake manufactures construction blocks out of locally-available ash and rubble. It’s a low-cost and reliable alternative to importing supplies from Israel.

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  • Struggling Farmers Turn Excess Milk Into Cheese And Yogurt For The Hungry

    July 02, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania

    Cows will produce the same amount of milk no matter the demand for the product, and with supply staying steady and demand decreasing, a surplus of milk is thrown out routinely. Through a collaborative effort by farmers and a local non-profit in Pennsylvania, however, a solution has emerged that not only turns the extra milk into cheese and yogurt, but supplies the products to those in need.

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  • A unique nature insurance policy aims to preserve Mexico's Great Mayan Reef

    June 29, 2018 |

    Deutsche Welle (DW) |

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    Response Location: Mexico, Cancún

    Coral reefs can dramatically reduce the power of a wave's energy, making the impact of severe storms (such as hurricanes) less devastating. In order for this to work, however, the coral reefs have to be healthy. In Mexico, the government and The Nature Conservancy have collaborated with a reinsurance firm, reef engineers and oceanographers to figure out how to create an insurance plan that uses tourism dollars to guarantee reefs will restored should they be harmed.

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  • New York City Welcomes Refugees Into Its Kitchens

    June 29, 2018 |

    Food & Wine |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In New York City, restaurants and non-profits are working to "empower and employ" refugees. Although refugee cooking may seem like a short-lived "trend," the grassroots efforts of organizers and advocates are also being supplemented by companies and like-minded businesses.

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  • These low-tech indoor gardens bring vegetables to your kitchen

    June 29, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, Newark, New Jersey

    A small New Jersey startup has their sights set on creating lifestyle changes for all socioeconomic households by distributing affordable indoor farming kits. Both low-tech and low-maintenance, these indoor vegetable gardens aim to improve diets and help fight food insecurity.

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  • An Ohio Startup Rebuilds Lives One Piece of Fried Chicken at a Time

    June 28, 2018 |

    Politico |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

    Joe DeLoss's startup, Hot Chicken Takeover, does more than just sell fried chicken in Columbus, Ohio -- the startup hires former prisoners, using "fair chance" standards and providing benefits and services to give those employees the best shot at success. The restaurant experiences less turnover than is standard and hopes to expand their models as they open new locations.

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  • Nigeria Turns to Technology to Reduce Food Waste and Fight Hunger

    June 27, 2018 |

    News Deeply |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

    After realizing the rate that which food gets thrown away at grocery stores due to approaching expiration dates, one man in Nigeria decided to do something about it. Oscar Ekponimo created a web-based app that lets grocery store retailers know if something is near expiration. Once notified, the retailers mark down the item; this allows non-governmental organizations to purchase and sell to people that are food insecure.

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