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  • Forget profit. It's love and fun that drive innovation like Parkrun

    August 29, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Teddington

    Paul Sinton-Hewitt, founder of the charity Parkrun, never set out to create a revolution. All he wanted was a low-pressure space to run. Now, his organization supports over 1,600 community running events around the globe, with an expected one million participants by 2023. This is part of a trend of “people’s innovation,” or the idea that innovation can come from users rather than just executives. Parkrun exemplifies the inclusive spirit of people’s innovation and the positive impacts it can spread all around the world.

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  • Community health aides: Alaska's unique solution for rural health care

    August 29, 2018 |

    Alaska Public Media |

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    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Alaska

    In Alaska, the Community Health Aide Program is helping to connect people in remote, rural parts of the state to medical care. The program, started decades ago in collaboration with the Indian Health Service, local government, and congress, has helped to keep people healthy despite high expectations and turn-over.

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  • No helmets, no problem: how the Dutch created a casual biking culture

    August 28, 2018 |

    Vox |

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    Response Location: Netherlands

    Most people in Holland ride a bicycle every week thanks to a widespread public commitment to a biking culture and infrastructure where everyone feels welcome. That includes very visible dedicated bike paths designed for the most sedate cyclist, courses teaching children safe cycling skills, and connections to combine biking and transit. Most Dutch don't need helmets because rather than making bicyclists dress to confront danger, the country has made the environs safer for cyclists.

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  • Discussing women's health can be taboo in their cultures. These young women are changing that.

    August 28, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    In many cultures, women are discouraged from discussing personal health issues and sexual concerns and the doctors they consult often lack a full understanding of this context. By providing support to patients and training to medical professionals, organizations throughout the greater Philadelphia area are "eager to help doctors close the gap" in their service to diverse communities.

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  • Global initiatives focus on child-friendly spaces

    August 24, 2018 |

    Business Day |

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    Response Location: South Africa, Johannesburg

    Some urban planners argue that urban spaces should be designed around children because that makes a livable, walkable space for everyone, and also contributes to healthy early brain development. Several initiatives are underway in and around Johannesburg, South Africa to redesign public spaces and make them more welcoming. At least one community group is working with children, teenagers and people who work with children to identify places that could be improved for better child protection.

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  • How Ancient Grains and a Seed Bank Turned Life Around for Rural Women

    August 23, 2018 |

    News Deeply |

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    Response Location: India, Panchiyasaal, Gujarat

    Gujarat is known to be very dry land, which makes planting annual crops a struggle for many farmers. Due to the determination of one farmer's wife, however, many are discovering that to be successful, they must diversify from only planting maize and look to millet as well.

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  • Water scheme improves access to safe water

    August 22, 2018 |

    Daily Monitor |

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    Response Location: Uganda, Nebbi District

    With little access to clean water, the community in the Nebbi District in Uganda were facing health issues. A new government initiative, however, has changed this reality by implementing a water scheme that utilizes technology to trap water and transport it closer to the community.

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  • This makeup company is using its supply chain to revitalize the rainforest

    August 21, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: Guatemala

    Much of Guatemala's lands have been degraded due to a consistently burgeoning industrial market for palm oil and cattle farming. As a company that makes makeup using a variety of plants, beauty corporation Lush has committed to investing in natural plant production by buying land that would otherwise be at threat of deforestation. The Sustainable Lush Fund then works with on-the-ground organizations and farmers to sustainably utilize the land and increase the diversity of crops all while supporting local agriculture.

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  • California divers fight to turn the tide on a collapsing ecosystem

    August 20, 2018 |

    KALW |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, California

    Purple sea urchins are taking over the California coastal waters that were once known for sought-after species such as abalone. Seen as an indicator of an ailing ocean as well as a detriment to local diving businesses, divers from all over California are joining forces to work towards removing a vast amount of the species.

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  • America's Real Estate System Pushes Rents Up And People Out. There's Another Way.

    August 20, 2018 |

    The Huffington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    In Oakland, a community land trust helped Hasta Muerte, a local cafe, avoid eviction. All over the country, community land trusts are helping communities of color keep their affordable housing.

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