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Who's going to check them? Racial equity audits can help corporate America keep its promises to address systemic racism

Adam Shamsi Monica L. Wang Hannah McKinney

March 13, 2023 |

The Boston Globe |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Racial equity audits are conducted to identify where racial inequities exist within an organization and then provides strategies the organization can implement to work toward promoting racial equity. Several major companies, like Airbnb, have participated in these audits since they emerged in 2011, aiming to create a workplace with less racial bias and discrimination.

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How will we feed Earth's rising population? Ask the Dutch.

Kenny Torrella

March 13, 2023 |

Vox |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

In the Netherlands’ Seed Valley some of the largest seed companies in the world are increasing agricultural output to feed the growing world population using less land. They use plant breeding, which involves combining the DNA of different crop varieties, and seed enhancement, which involve germinating the seeds early to shorten the dormant period in which they are most vulnerable. Seed enhancement can also include coating seeds with solutions that combat dangers like disease and wind gusts.

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Birth centers have never been more popular, but struggle to remain viable. How some midwives are changing the system.

Anna Claire Vollers

March 13, 2023 |

Reckon |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Organizations like Elephant Circle and community-led efforts are working to ensure birth centers have the money and resources to keep their doors open. These organizations help birth centers transition into fully nonprofit organizations that can accept donations from investors and fundraising to continue providing services to those in need of care.

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What It Takes To Shelter Washington State's Housing Insecure Youth

Neal Morton

March 13, 2023 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

School districts in Washington State are required to identify students experiencing homelessness and enroll them into a state program in which the district pays for the students' transportation and covers the cost of other necessities with allotted federal funds.

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Washington's first homeless shelter-based Girl Scout troop is back in business

Anna Patrick

March 12, 2023 |

The Seattle Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Burien, Washington

Mary’s Place family homeless shelter waives fees for young residents interested in participating in its girl scout troop. The troop is the first of its kind to be based in a homeless shelter in the state of Washington.

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Biden's free college proposal is dead. High schoolers are tapping a solution.

Bianca Quilantan

March 11, 2023 |

Politico |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Dual enrollment programs run by community colleges across the United States allow high school students to take college classes that count towards their diploma and future degrees. The programs are often free for students and are increasing community college attendance rates, which dropped during the pandemic.

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Major companies pledged funding for Texas water projects. What are results so far?

Haley Samsel

March 11, 2023 |

Fort Worth Report |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Texas

A nonprofit created the Texas Water Action Collaborative to connect water quality conservation projects in need of financial support with companies that have related sustainability goals and will supply funding.

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How One Nigerian Woman is Waging a War against Period Poverty

Mohammed Taoheed

March 10, 2023 |

International Policy Digest |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Achievers Foundation distributes free sanitary pads to those experiencing period poverty. The Foundation also hosts lectures on sexual and menstrual health and works to fight the stigma surrounding periods in some communities.

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Vermont school district tries new approach to helping homeless students: find them a home

April Barton

March 09, 2023 |

Burlington Free Press |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Vermont

A family outreach and assessment coordinator for a school district in Vermont helps families experiencing homelessness get connected to services to address their needs and keep the children on track with their education.

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Durumi IDP camp, Abuja lacked a functional school and library; but here's how Changemakers' help puts behind the challenge

Daniel Adaji

March 09, 2023 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Change Makers Network established a library and provided volunteer teachers to serve children in a camp for people displaced by violence. The program allows students to access free classes and educational materials and improve their literacy skills.

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