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Girls in Rural Uganda Turn to an Organic Solution to Navigate Period Pain

Chidera Eze

November 06, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Mpigi

She Deserves Uganda provides menstrual hygiene education to young girls and an organic aromatherapy solution to pain from period cramps they call The Cramp Relief Droppers, as a safer and more affordable alternative to traditional over-the-counter painkillers. The group has provided menstrual health education to over 10,000 girls across 50 schools and has distributed over 1,540 units of The Cramp Relief Droppers.

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In the North Carolina mountains, the VA is making house calls to veterans still isolated from Helene

Jay Price

November 04, 2024 |

WUNC |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the regional Veterans Affairs system around the Charles George VA Medical Center is sending out teams to provide services and supplies to more than 2,600 high-risk veterans living in isolated areas.

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FG's funding initiative is transforming healthcare access in Niger State

Hamzat Abaga

November 01, 2024 |

CrispNG |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Niger

The Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) provided by the federal government is increasing healthcare access for vulnerable populations by renovating dilapidated hospitals and improving access to reliable medical services and resources like medications and potable water.

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Support for paediatric HIV treatment in Taraba grows, yet impact remains limited

Yahuza Bawage

October 28, 2024 |

Social Voices |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Taraba State

The Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation, in partnership with the state government, is working to get adolescents living with HIV to adhere to antiretroviral therapy by providing free treatment and incentivizing regular medication use by fostering a sense of community among the youth. The group currently operates in 16 African countries and has successfully suppressed the viral load of over 80 youths.

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In Kano, a Group of Friends are Responding to Community Needs

Abdulaziz Bagwai

October 28, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Bagwai, Kano

The Bagwai Youth Friendship Association is a community group that pools money together to support locals in need, whether it be paying school fees or providing start-up capital for a new business venture. Since 2019, the group has enrolled 35 children in school, repaired broken water pipes, renovated buildings and provided food to those in need.

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How female farmers are adapting to climate crisis in northeastern Nigeria

Yahuza Bawage

October 22, 2024 |

Prime Progress |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Yobe

The Okpara-Osim Foundation is teaching women in Yobe State, Nigeria, climate-resilient agricultural practices to bridge the food security gap. All participants in its two-day sustainable agriculture training are taught about climate change and useful methods like how to cultivate crops with minimal water. Then, they receive seeds to plant at home.

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How a Group is Tackling Mental Health Through Open Conversations

Adedoyin Oguntade

October 21, 2024 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo

The youth-led Foundation for Younger Generation gives young people a platform to talk about their mental health with peers and licensed therapists. The group hosts events in-person and online through platforms like WhatsApp and has since reached about 400 people.

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Borno's New Mass Transit Lightens Commuter's Load, but Challenges Persist

Hadiza Ibrahim Ngulde

October 21, 2024 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Borno State

The government’s new mass transit system is making transportation cheaper and more accessible amid fare increases. With its fleet of buses and taxis, the Borno State Mass Transport System is strategically placing shuttle buses in areas with high commuter traffic, making affordable transportation more accessible.

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Under an L.A. Freeway, a Psychiatric Rescue Mission

Ellen Barry

October 20, 2024 |

The New York Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles County’s Homeless Outreach & Mobile Engagement (HOME) program uses street psychiatry to get psychiatric medication to people experiencing homelessness in an effort to get them a step closer to housing. The HOME team has 223 full-time staff members and served 1,919 people last year, 22% of whom ended the year housed.

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How Asheville residents survive without running water, weeks after Helene

Sarah Kaplan Scott Dance Brady Dennis

October 16, 2024 |

The Washington Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

In response to Hurricane Helene, volunteer group Flush AVL addressed the growing health issue of water shortages by distributing non-potable water to those in need for flushing toilets and maintaining hygiene. Volunteers used QR codes on the water containers to track refills, while an online map helped coordinate deliveries. Additionally, another group, Planet Water, installed AquaBlocks, devices that filter water from local sources to support up to 6,000 people daily, to further address the water shortage issue.

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