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Funding the Earth's keepers: The need for Indigenous climate philanthropy

Chase DiBenedetto

May 04, 2023 |

Mashable |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Decolonizing Wealth Project is a network of people working together to create more equitable, capital opportunities for communities of color, with an emphasis on Indigenous land keepers. Through its work with other groups, the project offers a series of grant opportunities like the Indigenous Earth Fund to provide Indigenous-led organizations with the resources needed to target climate and conservation issues.

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A Philippine town and its leaders show how mangrove restoration can succeed

Mavic Conde

May 04, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Prieto Diaz

With support from the local government, a community-based program in the Philippines trains residents in mangrove reforestation, then teaches them how to sustainably manage the marine ecosystem. The program also helps them find livelihoods that don’t involve cutting the mangroves down.

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Headfort Foundation Provides Free Legal Aid

Rachael Roberts Dara Cyril Funmilayo Oso- Kunmolu

May 04, 2023 |

KAFTAN TV |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

The Headfort Foundation provides free legal services to people who are unlawfully incarcerated in Nigeria. They reach those in need of help through phone calls, submissions on their mobile app, and visiting courthouses.

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Philly's New Violence Intervention Program Focuses On Stability And Support

Natalie Kerr

May 04, 2023 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A community violence intervention program modeled after READI is beginning in Philadelphia to connect high-risk individuals who were victims of violence or formerly incarcerated with basic needs services like therapy, employment, and housing assistance to reduce violence and recidivism. Holistic approaches like READI have already proven effective as half of participants are still working full time a year after attending the program and the program’s experimental group saw a 79% reduction in arrests for shootings and homicide.

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Iowa church's 'community fridge' becomes ministry hub connecting neighbors with neighbors

David Paulsen

May 03, 2023 |

Episcopal News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Des Moines, Iowa

An insulated shed turned food pantry at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Des Moines, Iowa, is open 24 hours a day seven days a week. Community members can drop off donations or pick up food for themselves at any time for no cost. And the pantry has a refrigerator for perishable goods.

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"Stable Recovery" Trains People in Rehab to Work with Horses

Anya Slepyan

May 03, 2023 |

The Daily Yonder |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lexington, Kentucky

The Stable Recovery program provides housing and recovery support for people suffering from addiction, as well as job training to prepare participants to work in the equine industry. The program offers a sense of therapeutic community to those in recovery, as well as newly trained workers to address the labor shortage in the equine industry.

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City of Cambridge expands income guarantee

Craig Lemoult

May 03, 2023 |

The Bay State Banner |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

The city of Cambridge ran a guaranteed income program to help lift low-income single parents above the poverty line. The program provided 130 parents, who were selected by lottery, with $500 a month — no strings attached.

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Returning Indigenous ancestors home to New Zealand/Aotearoa

Hana Pera Aoake

May 03, 2023 |

New Internationalist |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Aotearoa, New Zealand

The Karanga Aotearoa program coordinates with museums and cultural institutions across the world to repatriate Moriori remains and artifacts stolen by colonizers throughout New Zealand/Aotearoa's history. The process is Indigenous-led, with significant involvement from the descendents of those being returned, and prioritizes maintaining dignity for the ancestors.

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How India's First 'Green Village' Turned Hunters Into Conservationists

Peter Yeung

May 02, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Khonoma

A community-led conservation project spurred by traditional knowledge allowed the residents of Khonoma, India, to become self-sustaining and earn additional income from ecotourism, as opposed to relying on hunting and logging.

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Tackling mental health awareness through campus communities

Noah Aderoju Adedapo Adesanya

May 02, 2023 |

Social Voices |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Mind Clinic is a virtual mental awareness and counseling initiative run by volunteers, including those who are trained and experienced professionally. The goal of the organization is to create a pipeline for university students seeking mental health help. Volunteers listen to those in need, primarily through WhatsApp, and then assist them in getting the necessary care.

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