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From Dry January to Fake Cocktails, Inside the New Temperance Movement

Jason Wilson

July 25, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Lately, the notion of being alcohol-free or participating in movements like “dry January” has picked up speed, especially as young people become more aware of the adverse effects of excessive drinking. Bars and companies like Boisson — a dry drinks and mixology shop — sell various alternatives to alcohol ranging from dry wines and beers to spirits made with CBD.

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The San Luis Valley has at least 150 abandoned homes. A nonprofit is fixing them for people who need housing.

Tatiana Flowers

July 24, 2022 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, San Luis Valley, Colorado

Organizations in the San Luis Valley are identifying and renovating abandoned homes in an effort to alleviate the affordable housing crisis. Numerous projects are currently in progress to reach a goal of reducing demand by 20 to 30 percent within the next five years.

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SCAF is driving inclusion of sickle cell warriors in Nigeria's tech industry

Abdulwasiu Mujeeb

July 24, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Sickle Cell Aid Foundation teaches tech skills to those with sickle cell anemia to increase their employability and spearhead an inclusive tech industry. Since launching, the organization has trained and graduated 20 individuals with coding skills.

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Las preocupaciones por el coronavirus reviven la organización de los trabajadores en el problema

Carl Segestrom

July 23, 2022 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States

Trabajadores de siete plantas empacadoras en el valle de Yakima, Washington, que son considerados trabajadores escenciales y por lo tanto sus labores no se interrumpieron durante la pandemia por COVID-19, dicidieron hacer huelga cuando las condiciones de trabajo no se adaptaron a la realidad de la pandemia, poniendo sus vidas en peligro. Lograron la implementación de mejores condiciones y canales de comunicación directos con sus gefaturas, propietarios de las plantas y hasta el gobierno local.

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Sale of Carbon Curbing Mangrove Loss Along Kenyan Coast

Sharon Atieno

July 22, 2022 |

Science Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya

The Vanga Blue Forest group manages mangrove regrowth to conserve the plants, prevent deforestation, and sell carbon credits. These credits are purchased by individuals or companies to offset their carbon emissions by supporting a project limiting or eliminating emissions elsewhere.

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A Mentorship Programme Is Turning Young PWDs Into A Thriving Workforce

Nathaniel Bivan

July 22, 2022 |

HumAngle |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Peniel Foundation virtually connects people with disabilities with mentors to help them learn to achieve their goals, level up their career skills to access to better jobs and become financially independent. Since forming, the foundation has seen thousands join the program and go on to have great success in their careers and personal lives.

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On Greece's recycling islands, no trash goes to waste

Sebastien Malo

July 22, 2022 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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Response Location: Greece, Tilos

Tilos, a Greek Island, has implemented a number of policies towards reaching a goal of zero waste. As of now, it recycles 86 percent of its trash, and has cut carbon and created jobs as a result.

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HAPPY GOES TO SCHOOL

Yecenu Sasetu

July 22, 2022 |

99.9 Kiss FM, Abuja |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Mpape, Abuja

In a community where economic barriers prevent children from getting an education, the Oakbridge Foundation provides free, quality primary school education for out of school children.

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United for LGBTQ Hotel Workers

Chris Rudisill

July 22, 2022 |

QNotes Carolinas |

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Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

Labor union UNITE HERE represents 300,000 working people in the U.S. and Canada across multiple industries including hotels, food service, manufacturing, and more. The union's Sleep with the Right People campaign aims to support LGBTQ+ hotel workers, who are historically discriminated against in the workplace.

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El poder de la esperanza, el poder de los pares en la atención a la salud mental

Zinta Aistars

July 21, 2022 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

El Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan, Inc., usa un método que se llama apoyo entre pares (emparejando personas con experiencias similares) para ayudar el proceso de recuperación. El Recovery Institute ofrece grupos, clases, reuniones individuales y reuniones sociales, y su también participan en actividades de divulgación en la comunidad. En los últimos años, el Recovery Institute ha atendido a miles de personas.

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