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5 steps, fast: This plastic sheet and pouch can stop thousands of women from dying after giving birth

Zano Kunene

May 15, 2023 |

Bhekisisa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Africa

To address maternal mortality, drapes with volume markings are being used to manage life-threatening bleeding after birth. The drapes collect the blood and are marked with measurements so healthcare workers can monitor blood loss and interfere and provide care before it’s too late. The drapes were tested in 78 hospitals throughout the country between August 2021 and the end of 2022 and allowed healthcare workers to interfere with excessive bleeding in time for 90% of patients.

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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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800-1500 Words

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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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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Virginia students learning strategies to avoid bad behavior, more suspensions

Jenna Zibton

May 10, 2023 |

WSLS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Lynchburg, Virginia

The Restorative Suspension Center provides a space for students facing suspension to work with staff to change their behavior. The Center provides mentoring and group sessions with their peers and also teaches coping skills to prevent those bad behaviors. Since starting the program, the Lynchburg City School District has seen an 86% decrease in discipline referrals.

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Latino advisory group works to bring more Spanish-speaking audiences to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Aina de Lapparent Alvarez

May 10, 2023 |

The Berkshire Eagle |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Great Barrington, Massachusetts

The Spanish-Language Community Advisory Network works with a performing arts center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, to bring in Latino audiences by showing culturally-relevant films, reducing language barriers, and even inviting the films’ cast and crew to the screenings.

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One Man's Trash: Athens Junk Removal Service Gives Back to Community

Ireland Hayes

May 08, 2023 |

Grady Newsource |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

A junk removal service in Athens, Georgia, is slowing the growth of the local landfill by recycling, donating, and giving away the items it can before taking the rest to the landfill.

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Bidibidi refugee tackles plastic waste

Violet Ikong

May 06, 2023 |

Amjambo Africa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Bidibidi

Generous Design Africa works to reduce plastic pollution through upcycling and recycling. The group recycles plastic and makes products like rulers, cups, and buttons, that are sold for profit. Generous Design Africa also holds two monthly trainings to teach locals about plastic recycling and the dangers of plastic pollution. So far, more than 100 people have attended the training.

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Fortified with Coconuts, 'Living' Shorelines Are Stopping Coastal Erosion

Elizabeth Hewitt

May 05, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Shredded coconut husk, known as Coir, is becoming a popular material for shoreline restoration projects. It’s typically used to trap sediment while protecting vegetation and wildlife from the force of waves. Once the vegetation has several years to flourish, the natural coconut fibers will have decomposed.

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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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How Campus Cafeterias Became Hotspots for Climate Action

Jack McGovan

May 02, 2023 |

Sentient Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Rotterdam

To be a part of the voluntary Cool Food Pledge universities commit to reducing their food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent or more by 2030. Those who sign on receive recommendations on how to help encourage diners to eat plant-based.

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