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Newly disabled people aren't given a 'how-to' guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps.

Jasmine Mithani

July 26, 2023 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Disability doula work is the practice of helping a newly disabled person navigate life changes. It typically involves another disabled person sharing knowledge, resources and lived experiences to support someone in need. Through the work if disabled individuals offering services on their own, or through groups like Project LETS, disability doula work can help reduce feelings of shame, grief and loneliness newly disabled people often face.

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This Oakland climbing group is getting more Black people ‘psyched' about the sport

Azucena Rasilla

July 24, 2023 |

The Oaklandside |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

The Black Rock Collective strives to build community among both new and experienced Black climbers, providing support, education and friendship within a historically white-dominated sport. Since launching in December 2021, the group has grown to over 80 members. They host meetups three times a month throughout the area and also have a WhatsApp group chat where members can chat and organize climbs.

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Blue-state doctors launch abortion pill pipeline into states with bans

Caroline Kitchener

July 19, 2023 |

The Washington Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Europe-based Aid Access is now allowing U.S. medical professionals in certain democrat-led states with abortion “shield” laws to prescribe and mail abortion pills to patients in anti-abortion states. There are currently seven U.S. providers working with Aid Access under the protection of their state’s shield laws and have since mailed 3,500 doses of abortion pills to those in need.

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Amid An Intense Election Cycle, An Initiative Made Voting Easy For Nigeria's Senior Citizens

Yusuf Adua

July 17, 2023 |

The Solutions Paper |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

To encourage older people to vote amid targeted intimidation and harassment, Age Nigeria Foundation held regular seminars built around political education and also provided emotional support through daily phone calls and access to psychologists. The organization also covered the cost of transportation to the polls, allowing senior citizens who had been hesitant to vote to cast their ballots.

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Through Meditation and Therapy, Black Men Are Taking Care of Their Mental Health

Margo Snipe

July 17, 2023 |

Capital B |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chesapeake, Virginia

Black Men Heal Yoga is a free yoga class that provides a safe, healing space for Black men looking to explore tools like meditation, mindfulness and movement to combat stigma and take care of their mental health. Black Men Heal Yoga is funded by money raised through social media. 10 classes have been held so far, with more than 50 men being served and about $2,000 in donations being raised.

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Oakland's MACRO has responded to thousands of calls. Very few were sent over by the police

Eli Wolfe

July 10, 2023 |

The Oaklandside |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

When concern arose that the police was not the appropriate department to respond to all non-violent, non-emergency calls, the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland program was created to do so. The program’s responders are civilian workers who check on community-member reports of things like people sleeping in public, public indecency and reported behavioral issues.

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Hate crimes are increasing in California. The state is hoping a hotline can help

Julie Lynem

July 06, 2023 |

CalMatters |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

LA vs. Hate is a hotline service and support network that allows victims of hate crimes and hate incidents to report their experiences and access counseling and other support. Since 2019, 2,171 people have submitted a report to the program, and California has now launched a statewide initiative following LA vs. Hate’s model.

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Trees like women best: Nepal's forests thrive with female bosses

Mukesh Pokhrel

July 05, 2023 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Kathmandu

The Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal manages the country’s community forest. For the past 30 years, the organization made a point to ensure half of its employees are women, and that women have access to leadership roles. As a result, a path has opened for more women to work in politics and the forests managed by women are thriving the most.

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Dignified toilets: A welcome relief for people with disabilities

Jeanne d’Arc Munezero

June 30, 2023 |

Panorama |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Rwanda

“AGATEBE” was developed to help make it easier for the elderly and people with disabilities to access toilets. It is a portable, durable, low-cost toilet chair that is easier to use than traditional latrine pits. So far, more than 5,000 have been sold.

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The money wives in Cross River State

Jeremiah Archibong

June 30, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Cross River

The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative in Cross River State, Nigeria, teaches women who were forced into marriage and slavery as young girls the skills necessary to start their own businesses and support themselves and their children.

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