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  • Local organizations offer climate education for Boston-area kids

    Elisabeth Hadjis Cassidy McNeeley

    May 15, 2023 |

    The Scope |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Because Massachusetts has few requirements around incorporating climate change into school curriculums, organizations such as Eastie Farm, Climate Action Through Education, and Spring Forward work to fill the gaps both in and out of the classroom. Through hands-on learning opportunities, ready-made lesson plans, and youth-led workshops, the organizations aim to improve students' climate literacy in a way that feels relevant to their daily lives.

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  • With a mobile application, Nigerians can report and fight social injustice

    Taiwo Fatola

    May 14, 2023 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    The AFF Flagit app allows Nigerians to report crimes directly to federal agencies and the police to make the process easier, faster, and more effective. App users can choose to remain anonymous and submit any evidence they have with the report.

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  • Her daughter was killed, her son was taken away. This new Yolo program found her a new home

    Maya Miller

    May 13, 2023 |

    Sacramento Bee |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    The Yolo County Basic Income Program is helping local parents with children under six who are experiencing homelessness. The basic income program gives each family $1,200 to $1,500 each month with no strings attached. The amount varies monthly based on how much is needed to put them above California’s Poverty Measure.

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  • Del concreto al bolsillo: Descubre cómo cosecharon hasta $30 semanales entre los edificios en Zacamil.

    Adriana González

    May 13, 2023 |

    Proyecto Lava |

    Social Media |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: El Salvador

    Para luchar contra el alza de precios de los alimentos, Micelio Suburbano construye huertas para comunidades en espacios urbanos. Los voluntarios que trabajan en las huertas reciben comida para alimentar a sus casas, y así pueden ahorrar dinero.

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  • LGBTQ elders risk aging in isolation. A nonprofit is trying to change that.

    Naina Rao Justice Marbury

    May 12, 2023 |

    New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Michigan

    The Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network (MiGen) works to provide aging LGBTQ+ adults with necessary healthcare, like long-term care facilities. The Network also offers culturally responsive training for adult care providers.

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  • New Indonesia climate fund backs Indigenous forest guardians

    Michael Taylor Asad Asnawi

    May 12, 2023 |

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    Response Location: Indonesia

    The Nusantra Fund provides financial support directly to community-led projects in Indonesia. The aim is to improve the livelihoods of Indigenous and local people while tackling climate change impacts and protecting biodiversity.

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  • A Simple Fix Lifts Single Moms Out of Poverty in India's Slums

    MaryLou Costa

    May 12, 2023 |

    Reasons to be Cheerful |

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    Response Location: India, Jaipur

    Fund a Mom gives 40 single mothers in Jaipur, India, $60 a month with no strings attached. The guaranteed income program helps them cover necessary expenses giving them the breathing room to find paid employment.

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  • 'We're a community': These groups are working to bail out incarcerated women in time for Mother's Day

    Candice Norwood

    May 12, 2023 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    As a part of the National Bail Out effort in the United States, the Free Black Mamas DMV campaign bails incarcerated women out of jails in the Washington D.C. area in time for Mother’s Day.

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  • House of tails: a Kyiv shelter helps animals with disabilities

    Alice Smahina

    May 12, 2023 |

    Рубрика (Rubryka) |

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    Response Location: Ukraine, Irpin, Kyiv

    A Ukrainian animal rights activist opened the House of Tails animal shelter to provide special care for dogs and cats with disabilities. Though her work started before the war, many of the 70 animals in her care now were injured or abandoned due to the war.

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  • High school students collaborate to foster cross-campus mental health

    Melissa Cooney

    May 12, 2023 |

    WCAX-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, South Burlington, Vermont

    Students at two local high schools with mental health awareness clubs collaborated to host a Mental Health Awareness Fun Run to bring the community together and support local mental health organizations following the COVID-19 pandemic, when several students experienced strong feelings of isolation.

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