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How an ASU program is addressing the diversity gap and teacher retention in Arizona's education workforce

Beatriz Limón

March 07, 2023 |

Arizona Luminaria |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

New multilingual and multicultural education programs like the one at Arizona State University help prepare future teachers to meet the needs of Latino students and lessen the teacher-retention crisis in the state.

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How NGO is Bridging Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities Through Distribution of Hand Tricycles

Baba Abdullahi Machina

March 07, 2023 |

BONews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Yobe

The North-East Youth Initiative for Development provides hand tricycles to people with disabilities who require wheelchairs to help improve their access to education and other social activities that they wouldn’t be able to access otherwise. Access to the hand tricycles not only increases individuals’ access to activities and school but also increases their independence, self-esteem, and feelings of inclusion. So far 50 people have benefited from this program.

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The Coworking Space Putting Black Moms' Startup Dreams First

Oscar Perry Abello

March 07, 2023 |

Next City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

A coworking space in Baltimore focuses on making it easier for Black mom entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by offering affordable, on-site babysitting.

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Indigenous youths keep ancient forestry traditions alive in the Philippines

Keith Anthony S. Fabro

March 06, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Misamis Oriental

A forest management tradition practiced by the Indigenous Higaonon in the Philippines called panlaoy helps to protect the local ecosystems from threats. In this practice tribal elders teach young volunteers to immerse in, observe, assess, and document the condition of the ecosystem.

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PreventEpidemicsNaija: How a Media Strategy Contributed to Increasing Epidemic Preparedness Awareness in Nigeria

Ibukun Oguntola Beti Baiye

March 06, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The #PreventEpidemicsNaija project advocates for sustained funding for the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention by working to increase understanding of epidemic preparedness. The project connects with and trains journalists from across the country to equip them with the necessary skills and resources to share accurate information with the public. So far the project has trained over 70 Journalists, produced seven fellows, and over 100 stories.

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A Colorado state park's 'mini tanks' get people with disabilities back on the trail

Emma VandenEinde

March 03, 2023 |

Wyoming Public Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Pine, Colorado

The Track Chair Program at Staunton State Park in Colorado allows people with disabilities to travel the hiking trails for free. The chairs have triangular treads, stabilizing hydraulics and suspension so they can traverse hills, rocks, and bumps easily.

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Saving Black homes lost to tax inequity

Arionne Nettles

March 02, 2023 |

The Emancipator |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Tax Sale Benevolence Program reaches out to owners of properties in Cook County, Illinois, with tax debt to help them pay it off and connect them to helpful resources so they do not lose their homes.

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When Clothes Fly Off, This Intimacy Coordinator Steps In

Jennifer Harlan

March 02, 2023 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Entertainment industry intimacy coordinators facilitate the production of intimate scenes in films, television shows, and live performances and ensure the safety and comfort of the actors participating.

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Forging Pathways to Land Access for BIPOC Farmers in Georgia

Oisakhose Aghomo

March 02, 2023 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Georgia

It can be difficult to find and afford farmland in the United States, so a web tool called Georgia FarmLink connects disadvantaged farmers to landowners and resources for help with legal and business advice.

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Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Feed Communities Against Tough Odds

Gabriel Pietrorazio

March 01, 2023 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Farm stands operating on sliding-scale and pay-what-you-can models are improving access to fresh, healthy food in communities battling poverty and food insecurity. In these models, residents who can afford to pay full price are subsidizing some of the costs for residents who cannot. The rest of the funding comes from a patchwork of support.

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