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Red/Blue Workshops try to bridge the political divide. Do they really work?

John Burnett

April 06, 2022 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States

Braver Angels stages workshops in all 50 states to encourage civil discussion and active listening between polarized Democrats and Republicans. Through conversations that ask them to consider stereotypes and "humanize the other," participants say they come away with a better understanding of their commonalities.

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Interrupting Cycles of Harm, Inside and Outside Prison Walls

Allen Arthur

April 01, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States

A growing number of programs are working to interrupt cycles of trauma and harm with currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Beyond Violence uses curriculum co-designed by women currently incarcerated and uses peer co-facilitation to address the aggression and violence women have experienced personally, as well as been perpetrators of. The curriculum, which also highlights the impact of individuals’ communities, relationships, and social structures, improves mental health and facilitates long-term healing.

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In Conflict-prone Jos, Group Uses Football Tournaments To Build Peace Between Muslims And Christians

Ekpali Saint

March 30, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Jos, Plateau State

The "music + football = peace" initiative is an annual football tournament where Muslim and Christian youths between the ages of 18 and 25 play matches together to promote a culture of peace and religious tolerance. Since launching in 2020, the initiative has six teams of 16 people, with plans to expand and reach more areas.

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To save lives, midwives mix Mayan heritage with Western medicine

Megan Janetsky

March 29, 2022 |

National Geographic |

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Response Location: Guatemala

Indigenous midwives in rural areas of Guatemala help pregnant women with limited access to healthcare give birth in an effort to prevent maternal and infant deaths.

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This Ability in the Kenyan Society

Adhiambo Edith Magak

March 23, 2022 |

The Elephant |

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Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

This Ability Trust is a nonprofit working to help women and girls with disabilities facing violence. Their Mama Siri program is a toll-free phone service that people with disabilities can call for information and help with things like reporting violence to the police and getting to a safe space.

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Reimagining a Differently-Abled World

Adhiambo Edith Magak

March 16, 2022 |

The Elephant |

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Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya

Riziki Source helps people with disabilities access job opportunities through their disability-friendly website.

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When to take the keys away? Driver evaluation takes burden off caregivers to decide

Scott Scanlon

March 11, 2022 |

The Buffalo News |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

The Erie County Medical Center’s Driver Rehabilitation Program tests drivers' physical and cognitive abilities, to recommend whether or not they should remain behind the wheel.

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Could Sacramento's Surreal Estates experiment be the key to more housing for the creative economy?

Ken Magri

March 10, 2022 |

Sacramento News & Review |

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Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Surreal Estates, a tiny housing community in a city block, gives creatives a place to own homes and studios near like-minded people.

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How progressives are winning over the rural voters Democrats abandoned

Jaisal Noor

March 08, 2022 |

The Real News Network |

Multi-Media |

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Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Stands Up has effectively built support for progressive causes in rural areas using deep canvassing techniques, which emphasize active listening and asking non-judgemental questions instead of political sloganeering.

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In Holland People With Dementia Can Work on a Farm

Elizabeth Hewitt

March 07, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: Netherlands, Brielle, Holland

Care farms in the Netherlands allow people with dementia to work alongside farmers in joint responsibility and decision-making. This work provides physical and emotional benefits like movement, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.

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