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Agrobiodiversity initiatives open women's horizons in Kerala

Mahima Jain

April 15, 2020 |

Mongabay |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Palakkad, Kerala

The Kudumbashree Mission aims to encourage agrobiodiversity projects in India and empower women farmers. These projects revive traditional and sustainable farming practices called “panchakrishi.” So far, there are 192 hamlets and over 840 hectares under this type of farming, producing pulses, tubers, paddy, millets, and vegetables. While climate change has caused a lower crop yield for some farmers, pancharkrishi has helped women diversify their crops and maintain nutritional security.

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Rolling for a Better Future

Judit Ruprech

April 13, 2020 |

Atlatszo |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Hungary, Pécs

In Pécs, Hungary, the Rolling Basket wheelchair basketball team is helping to integrate typically isolated people into the community through sports and recreation. Beyond the physical benefit, wheelchair basketball is helping players develop adaptability, autonomy, and improved stress tolerance.

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Feeding the frontline: How Los Angeles restaurants are supporting health workers

Celine Maia Mendiola

April 13, 2020 |

USC Annenberg Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

With restaurants closing and hospital staff working extra hours, Los Angeles communities are finding ways for them to support one another. As a response to COVID-19, people are donating money to local LA businesses like KitchenMouse, Bibi’s Bakery, and Pizza World, so they can provide meals for healthcare staff.

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An Alachua County COVID-19 Portal Matches Volunteers With Those Needing Help

Lexi Flechner

April 10, 2020 |

WUFT-PBS |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Alachua County, Florida

The county of Alachua in Florida has created a centralized online portal that connects volunteers with those who need assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. The portal also expands access to who has been able to volunteer thus far, allowing those who may be more vulnerable due to underlying health conditions to take opportunities that can be fulfilled from home.

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A County Expands Internet Access with Remote WiFi Hotspots

Andrea Noble

April 10, 2020 |

Route Fifty |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Delaware

A county in Delaware has built out drive-up WiFi hotspots outside of public buildings that allow students, workers, and other residents to access the internet while social distancing. “You have a situation where the internet was a nice thing to have a few weeks ago, but it is now really necessary if you want your kids to go to school. It’s necessary to keep your job,” County Executive Matthew Meyer said.

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Texas group empowers Latino parents to advocate for children with disabilities

Miranda Cyr

April 08, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

A nonprofit organization in Texas is helping Hispanic and immigrant families navigate "a complicated health system for children with disabilities" by providing access to resources and support. Offering resources such as educational toolkits and classes, while also helping to create a sense of community for parents who are similarly struggling with the healthcare system, the program known as VELA operates on a six-week program schedule, and regularly graduates 100 families in each cycle.

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My Friend Died of COVID-19 and I'm Learning How to Grieve in Isolation

Joseph Darius Jaafari

April 08, 2020 |

Teen Vogue |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Cell phones are being used as a new tool during the coronavirus pandemic to help people who have lost loved ones to process and cope with their grief. Although mobile therapy platforms and online counseling options have their limitations, counselors still say that, "being online and making sure to connect, even virtually, is crucial for helping people learn how to grieve and recover."

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Los Angeles Launches Massive Effort to Get Homeless Into Hotels

Christopher Weber

April 08, 2020 |

Time Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In response to the social distancing required to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Los Angeles is offering hotel rooms to 15,000 people facing homelessness. The city's fast actions, intended to protect older individuals and those with underlying conditions, are being largely covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is paying for 75% of the cost of leasing the hotels.

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Building Trust

Megan Kimble

April 07, 2020 |

Texas Observer |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

The Houston Community Land Trust (CLT) is a nonprofit that sells affordable homes in Houston to help resist gentrification. They keep it affordable by only selling the houses on top of the land and not the land itself. Their goal to build or convert 1,100 homes into the trust over five years, which essentially allows prospective homeowners to turn their land over to the community so that everyone benefits from the purchase. They are already underway on this goal, and this article features many voices of residents who personally benefitted from the CLT.

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Choosing pass/fail grades may help college students now, but could cost them later

Jon Marcus

April 07, 2020 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

When the pandemic disrupted in-person classes and campus operations, questions arose regarding grades and some students at different colleges proposed the option of receiving pass/fail credit in lieu of letter grades—but that option came with its own set of challenges. While some institutions changed their grading policy and offered students the choice of a letter grade or pass/fail grade, others are sticking to much more rigid guidelines, making students considering a transfer to feel nervous about their future, especially community college students who already face obstacles in transferring credits.

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