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Birth Control to Fight Poverty in Guanacaste

Noelia Esquivel

November 03, 2018 |

La Voz de Guanacaste |

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Response Location: Costa Rica, Huacas, Guanacaste

In the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, a non-profit is donating IUDs to women, acknowledging that the lack of access to contraception and family planning services is part of a cycle of poverty for many women and families. So far, paired with education about the process and based off of similar programs in the U.S. and other countries, organizations have helped 60 women receive IUDs.

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Here's a simple way Rochester could improve educational outcomes for city kids

Justin Murphy

November 01, 2018 |

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

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Response Location: Canada, Windsor, Ontario

Both Rochester, NY and Windsor, Ontario are destinations for refugees. However, Ontario has had more success acclimating these newcomers through its early education programs. On a reporting trip, Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle finds that the integration of education and social services for families and province-wide planning in lieu of local planning are key to making Ontario's system work.

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Can we meet a growing need for food without destroying our environment?

Paul McDivitt

November 01, 2018 |

Ensia |

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Response Location: United States, Virginia

As climate change continues to impact agriculture production and land viability, a new concept known as “sustainable intensification” has entered the conversation as a way to cultivate a relationship between traditional and organic farming. Taking the best from both practices, this new practice emphasizes environmentally friendly farming with higher yields of food production.

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Housing Designed for People on the Autism Spectrum

Sophie Haigney

October 31, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Phoenix

For the growing number of adults with autism or other neurodivergencies, the First Place apartment complex is purposely designed to provide services and independent living, and to combat long waits for other supportive housing. The complex is one of the first of its kind and has a variety of funding sources, but at a monthly rent of $3300, it's not affordable for all families.

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Borderwise

Meerabelle Jesuthasan

October 30, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Borderwise is an online interface that makes it easier to apply for a green card or naturalization in the United States. Since Borderwise was created in 2016, more than 80.000 immigration forms have been prepared using the interface. In addition to streamlining immigration paperwork, the startup also offers low or no-cost legal aid to applicants.

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This Shelter Gives Homeless People What They Really Need—Long-Term Jobs

Sydney Worth

October 29, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Fort Worth

In Fort Worth, Texas, the Clean Slate program is run through the Presbyterian Night Shelter and provides shelter residents with jobs as janitors and street sweepers at night. The successful employment program is paired with other services and helps prepare people for long-term jobs and moving into their own places.

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One country's plan to solve the world's hidden health crisis

Tricia Taormina

October 25, 2018 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Nepal

Health providers are well-positioned to identify and help those who have experienced domestic violence. Nepal is one of several countries training medical workers to identify abused patients and refer them to in-hospital crisis support services.

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A Baseball Bat Dies, and Chopsticks Are Born

Jeré Longman

October 25, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Japan, Tokyo

When baseball bats break, as they often do during games, they don't always find another purpose. As part of a recycling and conservation effort in Japan, though, these bats are repurposed into chopsticks that don't just serve a practical purpose, but also raise awareness about the kind of wood used to make the bats.

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‘They're Bold and Fresh': The Millennials Disrupting Boston's Transit System

Erick Trickey

October 25, 2018 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

TransitMatters, a transit advocacy group in Boston, is using the power of data and innovative thinking to make Boston's public transportation better for residents. The group has been able to connect with local leaders to win victories for pilot programs, including one to expand bus service to early-morning and late-night to assist people working the night shift.

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In a California elementary school, parents have a classroom of their own

Zaidee Stavely

October 24, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

In Oakland, California, parents, many of whom are immigrants, take family literacy classes at their child's elementary school. These programs empower parents to help students with their homework and provide parents with a better understanding of curriculum expectations, such as common core standards.

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