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These Scouts Are Prepared For Dirty Dishes — And Keeping The Peace

Simon Allison

January 19, 2019 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is rife with political problems including the lack of a health system, proving problematic for a country where Ebola runs a constant risk. Despite the challenges, the Catholic Scouts Association has stepped up to create and implement programs that aim to "promote vaccination, check out rumors about Ebola, carry messages between rival military factions and more."

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Youth Empowerment

Jennifer Rooks

January 17, 2019 |

NH-PBS |

Broadcast TV Programs |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

Across New Hampshire, youth are leading the fight against substance abuse. Programs like Dover’s Youth-to-Youth, Stand Up Sachems, Youth Leadership Through Adventure, and the Making it Happen Coalition, are all youth-led, adult-supported initiatives that are empowering young adults to create and disseminate substance abuse awareness and prevention campaigns. Fundamental to each of these efforts effective communication and creating a sense of community as key to prevention.

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For young Native Americans, running is a lesson in their own history

Story Hinckley

January 15, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Santa Fe

Wings of America is a New Mexico based organization that uses running as a way for Native Americans to reconnect with their pasts and cultures while combatting pervasive stereotypes. The organization also organizes runs as protest and resistance, giving youth an opportunity to speak up on the issues they care about.

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'We're going to the pub': finding a way out of loneliness, one app at a time

Tom Wall

January 15, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United Kingdom, Bracknell

In the UK, where loneliness amongst senior residents has been declared a public health issue, councils, churches, and local charities are working to ensure that people are provided opportunities to connect with others and find the social interaction they need to stay healthy. Some of their methods include a community map filled with all of the local activities that take place, including more informal gatherings that take place regularly, and outreach to both older people who might benefit and younger people who might be able to offer a service. The programs have cut loneliness in Bracknell, UK, since 2015.

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‘When I Skate It Just Feels Free':Figure Skating in Harlem helps young women of color see themselves on ice

Lovia Gyarkye

January 05, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York

Figure Skating in Harlem is a group working to help young girls of color in New York learn teamwork, dedication, and hardwork - and the art of figure skating, a sport that is often perceived as inaccessible and overwhelmingly white and Asian-American. But the program doesn't just stop there; the program also includes academic and leadership development.

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Abused Wolves And Troubled Teens Find Solace In Each Other

Gloria Hillard

December 29, 2018 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, California

The Wolf Connection Youth Empowerment Program connects troubled youth who have dealt with abuse and trauma, with wolves. "These wolves and wolf-dogs come from abuse, neglect and mistreatment. And the youth we serve come from abuse, neglect, mistreatment and abandonment." Two studies showed that the bond between animals and humans is positive, and “the teens grew in self-reflection and insight as well as in the ability to open up and trust others.” Similarly, teachers noticed more positive behavior in the classroom.

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District sends teachers on home visits to help get more students to college

Peggy Barmore

December 23, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, West Virginia

A West Virginia town is using a federal grant to expand a preschool teacher home visiting program to high school students. "We’re coming to build a relationship with you because we know that you’re an expert on how your child learns, and we as educators can learn a lot from you," says the executive director of the program.

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BA boy and his 'Bigs:' Not just friends, they're family

Shawne K. Wickham

December 22, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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Response Location: United States, Somersworth, New Hampshire

Big Brothers Big Sisters New Hampshire is helping children impacted by substance abuse in their families by offering services and supports through mentorship. The program has existed for more than 50 years and has recently seen a rise in kids looking for guidance in the wake of the opioid epidemic.

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It takes a community to educate a child at Lynn Middle School

Sylvia Ulloa

December 18, 2018 |

New Mexico In Depth |

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Response Location: United States, New Mexico

At Lynn Middle School in New Mexico, local partners have joined together to bring social services, such as wi-fi, clothes, food, and health clinics, to students and their families on the school's campus. Advocates argue that these extra services offered are not in fact "extras" but instead essential components to a quality education.

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In Milwaukee's poorest ZIP code, fruits and vegetables become powerful weapons for saving young boys

James E. Causey

December 07, 2018 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In the middle of Milwaukee's toughest neighborhood, an organization called We Got This helps kids get off the streets and into the garden. Each summer, teens spend Saturdays working in a community garden to produce food for their neighbors. Andre Lee Ellis, the founder of We Got This, uses a "tough love" approach to set kids on a life-long path of confidence and respect.

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