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  • University of Wisconsin partnership converts manure to jet fuel while easing climate change

    January 06, 2023 |

    Great Lakes Echo |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Franken, Wisconsin

    A project between the University of Wisconsin and California-based Agra Energy created a commercial facility that turns biogases from food waste or manure into diesel and jet fuel.

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  • Oregon leads nation in voter turnout rates

    January 03, 2023 |

    Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    In Oregon, voters are automatically registered when they get their driver's license, and voters are automatically sent a ballot when election time comes. The state had the highest turnout rate in the country in the 2022 midterm election, with 61.5% of eligible citizens casting a ballot.

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  • Teaching digital skills in Hausa language is driving digital inclusion in Kano State

    December 30, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

    The Engausa Global Technology Hub is working to build the next generation of digital experts by teaching programming, video editing, blogging, graphic design, software development, digital marketing, social media literacy, and other digital skills using the Hausa language. Learning in their native language makes it easier for students to understand and maintain the information. So far, over 1,700 people have been trained using the program.

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  • What can be learnt from an NGO committed to overcoming childhood cancer?

    December 29, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

    The Children Living With Cancer Foundation works to expand healthcare access for children with cancer through philanthropic efforts like its annual Walkathon, which fundraises to pay the medical expenses for children in the program. Along with expanding access, the organization also creates a sense of community for sick children and their families, having helped 300 children so far.

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  • Richmond's Bus Rapid Transit Has Been A Surprise Success. Other Cities Are Taking Notice.

    December 28, 2022 |

    Next City |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Richmond, Virginia

    Since it began operating in 2018, the Pulse has become one of the most successful bus rapid transit services in the country, leading to other states adopting similar systems. The Pulse is a cost-effective public transit mode that has dramatically increased ridership despite a national trending decline. In June 2021, the Pulse had carried almost five million passengers and counting.

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  • Born during COVID lockdown, initiative sparks success in math among students who previously failed repeatedly

    December 24, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

    Esomnofu Online Math is a nonprofit that helps students in Nigeria better understand mathematics for free by posting videos explaining the subject on social media.

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  • Determined initiative is closing the menstrual awareness gap in secondary schools

    December 22, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

    Arise for Girls is an organization designed to educate young girls about menstrual hygiene, as period poverty and stigma are very apparent in rural areas. The organization provides educational resources, sanitary pads, and provides a sense of community by encouraging girls to connect with each other via WhatsApp. Since May 2021, the organization has helped over 1,400 girls in neighboring areas.

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  • Deaf in Tech: How Data Lead Africa is actioning inclusiveness of PLWDs in the workplace

    December 22, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Nigeria

    Data Lead Africa offers a training program specifically designed to help prepare Deaf people for careers in technology and data analysis. Students are provided laptops with assistive technology and sign language interpreters who facilitate the training.

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  • Rural patients struggle to access expert sexual assault exams. Telehealth services are closing that gap.

    December 22, 2022 |

    The 19th |

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    Response Location: United States, Eagle County, Colorado

    teleSANE services allow remote sexual assault nurse examiners to assist patients and guide nurses through exams via video chat. teleSANE services are expanding across the country, specifically in rural areas, expanding access for those in need of care.

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  • Systems of Support

    December 21, 2022 |

    Inside Wire: Colorado Prison Radio |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Remerg is an online resource that provides information about housing, employment, health care, social services, parole, and more for people who have recently left incarceration. The website has grown from roughly 150 visitors per month in its early days to more than 6,000 per month today.

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