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Farmers in India are fighting climate change using nature

Sibi Arasu

November 16, 2022 |

Euronews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

The Accion Fraterna Ecology Centre nonprofit works with over 60,000 farmers across 300,000 acres of land, supporting individual farmers to restore unproductive land across the entire region by using regenerative agriculture practices. Techniques include using natural fertilizers and planting crops alongside trees and other plans to prevent desertification.

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Supporting individuals aging out of the foster care system

DonA Traylor

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Watkinsville, Georgia

Lydia's Place works with 17-24-year-olds who are aging out of the foster system or experiencing homelessness. The organization provides housing, support, and education in independent living skills to help them transition into adulthood.

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Fostering Hope for children in the foster care system

Nicole Norvell

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: Georgia, Jefferson

Fostering Hope is a community closet that provides new and gently used clothing to children in the foster care system. The organization has helped nearly 2,500 kids get a new wardrobe.

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At the heart of sanity and support, a youth community leads the way

Noah Aderoju

November 15, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Ajibode, Oyo State

The Toosdei Space provides people with a safe, judgment-free platform to express themselves, talk about their stresses and struggles, and get support. Members meet in person and communicate on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Discord to talk about a range of topics and issues from politics to relationships to mental health and social pressures.

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Haihuwa Lafiya: Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip at a Time

Elijah Akoji

November 15, 2022 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

The Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Transport Scheme helps to increase access to healthcare services for women and newborns in rural areas through its informal transport/ambulance service. There are currently 2,500 registered drivers with the program willing to transport those in need of care and they serve about 70-90 women in labor each month.

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Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

Fred Shropshire

November 15, 2022 |

WCNC-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Mooresville, North Carolina

Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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How to Reach New Asian American Voters? Local Groups and Languages

Amy Yee

November 15, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, organizations such as Asian Americans United, Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance spearheaded voter registration and education efforts in Asian American communities, offering resources, outreach, and election day assistance in voters' native languages. The Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance reached more than 62,000 voters in 15 languages, and Asian American turnout likely helped sway Pennsylvania's tight Senate race, with roughly 74 percent of the demographic casting their ballots for Democrats.

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Did Gen Z students drive increased voter turnout on Nov. 8? Some clerks say yes

Samuel Dodge

November 14, 2022 |

MLive.com |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

Michigan universities mounted aggressive efforts to inform students about the 2022 midterm election, with information sessions, fliers and sidewalk chalk, social media campaigns, visits from prominent politicians, and free transportation on voting day. Turnout among the 18-21 age group increased by several thousand in two counties with large universities, and same-day voter registration has driven a boost in campus turnout since being approved in 2018.

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PWDs Faced Challenges at Airports, but CARE Nigeria has Come up with Change Intervention

Blessing Oladunjoye

November 14, 2022 |

BONews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Center for Ability, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment (CARE) helps people with disabilities navigate the boarding and departing process at airports by setting up a disability desk with resources including people trained in navigating the challenges people with disabilities often face at airports.

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ND Tribal Advocates Highlight Efforts of Poll Watchers in Midterms

Mike Moen

November 14, 2022 |

Public News Service |

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Response Location: United States, North Dakota

Organizations such as North Dakota Native Vote stationed trained poll watchers at election sites across the state during the midterms to help assist Indigenous voters being improperly turned away. According to North Dakota Native Vote, the organization recorded only one instance of a voter not returning to complete the process after encountering issues at the polls.

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