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An Artificial Limb Can Bring Hope — But Who's Going To Make It?

Amy Yee

July 23, 2015 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka

Prosthetics can change lives, but in some countries there aren't enough people trained to make the needed limbs, braces and splints. To address the shortage in Bangladesh, the Center for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed is partnering with Red Cross and international donors to offer free training for local clinicians, and free treatment for patients.

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Bangladesh volunteers learn to make a life-or-death difference in a disaster

Amy Yee

July 14, 2015 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka Division

In the wake of the Rana Plaza collapse, Bangladeshi civilians—often first on the scene of disasters in poorer countries–are being trained to support emergency teams.

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Disaster training in Bangladesh: What to do when the earth starts shaking

Amy Yee

July 12, 2015 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka

Disaster drills save lives. A UN program is bringing earthquake preparedness training to 4,600 teachers in Bangladesh who are expected to relay the information to administrators, students, parents, and fellow teachers. Similar efforts are happening in schools across Asia to spread practical knowledge about what to do when disaster strikes

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Ordinary Heroes: Urban Volunteers To The Rescue

Amy Yee

June 19, 2015 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka

When disaster strikes, ordinary citizens are often the first people on the scene. Bangladesh is helping people prepare for emergencies by offering free three-day trainings in search and rescue techniques, first aid, and other skills. The program reached roughly 30,000 people in the first four years, but keeping it funded is a challenge.

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Climate Change-Ready Rice Keeps Farmers' Fields Fertile

Amy Yee

June 04, 2015 |

NPR |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh

Soil in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly saline and infertile due to climate change. Bangladeshi farmers have begun using a saline-tolerant rice seed in order to produce an abundant crop despite salty soil.

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In Bangladesh, Grassroots Efforts to End Violence Against Women

Amy Yee

May 28, 2015 |

Voice of America (VOA) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka Division

A non-profit in Bangladesh is fighting domestic violence by having female and especially male Bangladeshi volunteers give sexual education and women's rights classes.

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Two Years After Rana Plaza, Are Bangladesh's Workers Still at Risk?

Amy Yee

May 22, 2015 |

The Nation (New York) |

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Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka Division

After a major fire, labor standards in Bangladesh are improving, but workers must have a voice if these changes are to be sustainable.

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Two years after Bangladesh factory collapse, a struggle to set things right

Amy Yee

April 23, 2015 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka Division

In the aftermath of the Rana Plaza disaster, more than 200 clothing brands pledged to make their source factories compliant with international safety standards under two international agreements, using laws and rules to reform.

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Efforts Underway to Make Bangladesh Garment Factories Safer

Amy Yee

April 23, 2015 |

Voice of America (VOA) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka

Two years after the fall of the Rana Plaza killed more than 1,000 garment workers, “More than 200 clothing brands have pledged to make their source factories safer under two international agreements called the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety and the non-binding Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.” The accident also led to the government employing more safety inspectors, and an increase in unions.

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Catching Waves and Turning Them Into Electricity

Amy Yee

April 22, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Australia, Perth, Western Australia

Researches off the coast of western Australia are harnessing power from the ocean's waves in a new pilot project involving buoys. In their current state, the buoys are able to generate a small percentage of electricity for a nearby military base as well as aid in powering a desalination plant.

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