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Nigeria's Tech Startups Defy the Odds

Emily Feng

December 06, 2018 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

In Nigeria, entrepreneurs are overcoming the hurdles of an underdeveloped tech ecosystem to solve problems at the bottom of the pyramid, from health to education to access to money. It’s attracting the attention of investors. New venture capital firms in Nigeria are helping local technology spread. Entrepreneurs are being elevated to the international tech scene, while making sure their solutions still help their own country.

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'Little Fish Mitten' Tilapia Skins Used to Treat Cats in Camp Fire

Jon Brooks

December 05, 2018 |

KQED |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chico, California

Chico veterinarians treated cats and dogs burned in California wildfires with fish skins. Tilapia has collagen and which can help heal burned paws and prevent infection.

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Lego Foundation and Sesame Street Team Up to Help Refugee Children

Karen Zraick

December 05, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh

More than half of the almost 70 million people who have migrated across borders or been forcibly displaced are children. The Lego Foundation and Sesame Workshop are teaming up with organizations in the countries surrounding Syria to offer play-based learning programs that teach resilience and respect of differences for refugee children six years old and younger.

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For Ugandan villagers, tradition and tourism help keep the peace with gorillas

Deusdedit Ruhangariyo

December 05, 2018 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

In Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where 54 percent of the world's mountain gorillas reside, NGOs and locals are combining efforts to stem human-gorilla conflict. By funneling tourism dollars into community development projects, conflict resolution, and disease control, conservation goals and development goals are starting to align.

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How you can get a low cost computer in CLE

Homa Bash

December 05, 2018 |

WEWS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Since launching in October, PCs for People have collected, refurbished, and distributed at an affordable cost to hundreds of people. They have also distributed hot spots to libraries for patrons to check out.

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Finding the Magic in a Collective Model for Childcare and Co-Working

Melinda Clynes

December 04, 2018 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

In Detroit, a new collective is bringing together affordable childcare and co-working in one space. Families purchase memberships priced per household, instead of through the traditional per child model -- parents benefit from being in close proximity to their children while still having the space and time to complete work or school projects.

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Art museum offers healing to families hurt by addiction

Shawne K. Wickham

December 03, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

The Currier Museum of Art began offering the "Art of Hope" program to families living with addiction. In group sessions, a docent guides discussion around works of art in the collection and then everyone participates in a hands on activity. The sessions build community among people living with addiction and create a safe space to reflect.

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Solar Mini-Grids Give Nigeria a Power Boost

Amy Yee

December 02, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Gbamu Gbamu, Ogun State

Over half of Nigeria's population lacks reliable access to electricity, but solar energy is slowly changing this. Mini-grids are gaining popularity in these rural areas thanks to the technology's capability to provide affordable electricity while also reducing harmful emissions.

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A Leimert Park bike shop encourages dialogue on transportation inequality

Eliot Yang

November 29, 2018 |

Intersections South LA |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

A resident of South Los Angeles addressed a gap in mobility justice by creating a pop-up bike shop and repair service in his community. The shop, operated as a co-op, helps cyclists navigate the often unfriendly L.A. transportation system.

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Teacher leaders improve learning, attract teachers to underserved districts

Tara Garcia Mathewson

November 29, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Edgecombe, North Carolina

A school district in North Carolina is at the cutting edge of a new teaching model - to multiply the impact of the most effective teachers and draw them to underserved districts, schools are paying these teachers more to coach their colleagues in addition to continuing to teach their own classrooms. So far, 50,000 students across the country are learning under the "teacher-leader" model.

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