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Coombs camps show kids where to go

Evan Robinson-Johnson

August 17, 2022 |

Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The nonprofit Coombs Outdoors runs summer and winter camps for youth to experience and learn about the outdoors. The camps are in high demand because of the affordable price made possible by donor subsidies.

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Digital skills key to improved standard of living for girls, women in Africa

Violet Ikong

August 13, 2022 |

Amjambo Africa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Malawi

Reach Out to Girls (ROG) works to inspire girls, particularly those in rural areas, to embrace STEM, through mentoring programs and training. Through ROG, professional women in STEM fields serve as mentors and, so far, ROG’s programs have directly benefited more than 200 girls.

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Nigerian Kids With Cerebral Palsy Are Overcoming Discrimination At School, Here Is How

Ekpali Saint

August 12, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn foundation trains Nigerian teachers in how to better serve students with the condition, while also educating parents about cerebral palsy and providing support and assistance to place their children in mainstream schools. The organization has placed more than 100 students in partner schools since 2017 and has trained more than 500 parents and teachers.

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How this California program is making it easier for those leaving prison to earn degrees

Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

August 09, 2022 |

PBS NewsHour |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fresno

Through targeted outreach and support across 15 campuses in the California State University system, Project Rebound has helped formerly incarcerated students earn nearly 500 university degrees since 2016, with a recidivism rate of less than one percent. Though the students still face stigma after release, they say Project Rebound provides a safe space for them to find stability and fellowship and connect over shared experiences.

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In Cleveland, fine dining serves up training – and dignity – after prison

Stephen Humphries

August 09, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

The owner of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, employs formerly incarcerated adults and teaches them the skills they need to work in the culinary industry. Less than 1% of the institute’s trainees are re-incarcerated after graduation.

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A new way to pay for college

Kenny Malone Jacob Goldstein

August 05, 2022 |

NPR |

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Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

Income share agreements provide students a new way to pay for college. They receive the money they need by agreeing to give the school a percentage of their future earnings for a set number of years after graduation.

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Enabled to Enable: How NGO is changing narrative for PwDs in Cross River state

Umo Akwang

August 05, 2022 |

Legit.ng |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Cross River

Enabled to Enable provides vocational skills training to disabled individuals. So far, the skills training has reached about 129 women and girls, empowering them to find jobs and even start their own businesses despite their disabilities.

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In a New Orleans ward ravaged by climate change, leaders nurture the next generation

Dayana Sarkisova

August 04, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

Founded in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, the Center for Sustainable Engagement & Development program teaches young locals and interns about environmental science and conservation practices to prepare them for natural disasters.

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Dallas parents flocking to schools that pull students from both rich and poor parts of town

Kate Rix

August 04, 2022 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Transformation Schools in Dallas, Texas, admit students by lottery to combat concentrated poverty and declining enrollment with more socioeconomically diverse students.

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An evolving role for colleges: Training former substance abusers to be part of treatment teams

Alina Tugend

August 02, 2022 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

The City University of New York’s College of Staten Island is among a handful but growing number of colleges that are offering peer advocate training programs to former substance abusers. These certified trainings are enabling vulnerable adults to pursue higher education, acquire skills, and use their experience to not just find employment but also support patients with recovery.

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