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How This NGO Helps Innocent Inmates Regain Freedom

Busola Aro

October 10, 2022 |

The Solutions Paper |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ikeja, Lagos State

The nonprofit Hope Behind Bars provides legal services for free for those who are arbitrarily detained to help them get justice. The organization does their own investigation and represents inmates in court.

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How one small fire district doubled its staff amid critical first responder shortage

Christina Giardinelli

October 10, 2022 |

KATU-TV |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Salem, Oregon

To combat severe first responder shortages, fire departments in Oregon received state funding for a paid apprentice program in which recruits receive a livable wage while training to make the career a more attractive option.

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Effort aims to streamline services for Tucson crime survivors

Caitlin Schmidt

October 09, 2022 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

One-stop hubs that include multiple services and resources for survivors of family and interpersonal violence, like the one in Richmond, California, simplify the process for survivors and keep them from having to tell their stories over and over again.

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Southwest Florida works around Hurricane Ian ahead of November election

Romy Ellenbogen

October 07, 2022 |

Tampa Bay Times |

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Response Location: United States, Florida

When Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle weeks before a general election in 2018, then-Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order allowing counties to expand early voting and shift polling locations, with some opting for consolidated "voting supercenters." Though turnout in affected counties dropped by 7 percent, statewide turnout increased and election workers reported that some voters were even more motivated to get to the polls because of the disaster.

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New data shows success of Durham's guaranteed income program

Sarah Krueger

October 06, 2022 |

WRAL-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

Step Up Durham’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program gives 109 people who were formerly incarcerated $600 a month, no questions asked. The purpose of the monthly payments is to help people who may need extra assistance to meet their basic needs.

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With Recycled Wastes, This Non-profit organization is Reducing Drop-outs in Ogun

Mohammed Taoheed

October 06, 2022 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

Securecycle is a nonprofit working to reduce the number of young students not attending school in Ogun State, Nigeria. The organization collects old jeans to turn into bags and finds students who are, or will likely, drop out of school to teach them bag production and give them a scholarship to finish primary school.

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Where will new teachers come from? Community colleges offer a path.

Janelle Retka

October 06, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

Teaching programs at community colleges allow people to earn teaching degrees at their convenience, around their schedule, and for cheaper than university programs. These programs are helping to reduce the teacher shortage in the states they are available.

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Rwanda: free livestock vaccination aids control of rift valley fever in Nyagatare

Francine Andrew

October 06, 2022 |

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Response Location: Rwanda

To help stem the spread of Rift Valley Fever among livestock, the Rwandan government launched a free vaccination campaign that leveraged private veterinarians to administer the inoculations. More than 275,000 animals were vaccinated against the disease.

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Chess offers inclusion, new direction to marginalised kids in Nigerian slums

Adebola Makinde

October 05, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos State

Chess in Slums Africa uses chess to provide education and enrichment for marginalized children. The program typically lasts for about two weeks and consists of chess sessions, mental math, and discussions to get to know the children intimately. Then, some of the children are placed in shelters or reconnected with their families. The organization then pays scheduled visits to ensure the child’s needs are met. So far, the organization has helped 976 children across the state.

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Clubfoot Feature Story

Byamukama Alozious

October 05, 2022 |

Maama FM 101.7 |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Uganda, Mulago

The Mulago Clubfoot Clinic treats children born with clubfoot deformities with nonsurgical methods. There are currently 28 clinics scattered across regional hospitals, increasing access to treatment for those in need.

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