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In Toronto, a Neighborhood in Despair Transforms Into a Model of Inclusion

Dan Levin

February 28, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Canada, Regent Park

An ambitious plan for the 69-acre Regent Park neighborhood is disrupting entrenched notions of class, race and religion, at a time when concerns over income inequality and immigration are growing.

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How better seeds make Timor-Leste climate resilient

Karen Coates Jerry Redfern

September 12, 2015 |

SciDev.Net |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Timor-Leste

A Ministry of Agriculture project called "Seeds of Life" grants local farmers genetically-solidified seeds in order to fight food insecurity in the country. The farmers will produce the crops and sell them back to both the Ministry and the community, thus expanding access to quality food and stimulating the local economy. Since the program has started, maize production has increased 50%, rice production increased 25%, and sweet potato production increased 65-130%.

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Financial Health

Sowmiya Ashok

September 02, 2015 |

The Caravan |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

Kenya has an alarmingly high rate of maternal mortality rate and many women are afraid to give birth at the hospital for fear of being treated violently. OparanyaCare uses financial incentives to get women to seek prenatal, childbirth, and antenatal care at the hospital with trained healthcare workers.

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Colorado's Effort Against Teenage Pregnancies Is a Startling Success

Sabrina Tavernise

July 05, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Walsenburg, Colorado

Colorado causes a large decline in teen pregnancy and abortions by implementing free, long-term birth control to prevent pregnancy. While demonstrating massive success, its continuity is in the air considering the ongoing fight over health insurance at the federal level.

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Poverty solutions that actually work

Lane Anderson

June 24, 2015 |

Deseret News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

Researchers from Yale and MIT conducted a poverty study across various countries and found that aid can relieve poverty if it is comprehensive and gives people a productive asset.

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New data reveals which approach to helping the poor actually works

Dean Karlan

June 17, 2015 |

Reuters |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Ethiopia, Korom

For years, policymakers have debated different approaches to helping the poor , but new data offers resounding evidence for a strategy that works: an approach known as a “Graduation” program. This method offers participants a “productive asset” to generate income with training on how to use it, as well as the resources (such as healthcare, food, loans, and coaching) to maintain the asset while building a pathway out of poverty.

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Upward Mobility for the World's Destitute

Tina Rosenberg

May 15, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Rangpur, Rajshahi Division

Though poverty rates are dropping worldwide, the 'ultrapoor' tend to stay where they are. BRAC works to break the poverty cycle by donating money-making assets mixed with cash and food grants.

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Overcoming Poverty's Damage to Learning

David Bornstein

April 17, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Turnaround for Children, an organization founded to address mental health issues and their repercussions in the classroom, focuses on preparing teachers and schools to structure classroom environments in a constructive way. They create opportunities for learning in rigorous ways with high expectations so that children thrive and are well cared for, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

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Health Care Systems Try to Cut Costs by Aiding the Poor and Troubled

Sabrina Tavernise

March 22, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Some medical conditions are costly no matter what, but many super utilizers rack up costs for avoidable reasons related to poverty, homelessness, mental illness, etc. and visit the ER to be safe for a night. A pilot program, in Minnesota, is reducing avoidable hospital use by fixing patients’ problems before they become expensive medical issues.

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180 Days

Sam Chaltain

March 17, 2015 |

PBS |

Broadcast TV News |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Hartsville, South Carolina

Harsville, South Carolina is trying to better its educational program. But first it must change the standard of living in the town to provide greater examples of success for the children to follow.

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