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Into the Wildfire

Paul Tullis

September 19, 2013 |

The New York Times Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

Between climate change and an ever increasing population, wildfires are becoming more and more of an annual challenge to mitigate, with firefighters and policy makers walking a thin edge between the need for natural burns to maintain the healthy, safe growth of forests and the risks of letting fires get too close to developed property and human life. New advances in science and technology are helping scientists and land managers better understand not only how fires burn and spread, but how to contain them while educating the public about their importance.

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You've Tracked Down Hundreds Of Accessible Playgrounds. Help Us Find More!

Matt Stiles

September 11, 2013 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Playgrounds that are accessible for children with special needs can be difficult to find. NPR launched a national crowd-sourced guide called Playgrounds for Everyone, which invited individuals to add playgrounds that are accessible. After the launch, nearly 400 playgrounds have been added to the already 1200 playgrounds on the map that will help families find public places for their children to play.

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The Next Wireless Revolution, in Electricity

Tina Rosenberg

September 11, 2013 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Tanzania

Phone lines in Africa and South Asia would never have gotten to the poor - but these places have leapfrogged over last-century technology and gone straight to mobile phones. Now the same thing is happening with off-grid solar power: the fastest -- perhaps the only – way to power the poor.

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Girls Tweeting (Not Twerking) Their Way to Power

Courtney E. Martin

September 04, 2013 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Sexual assault, rape, and sexism are social problems that young women face and many feel powerless to create change. Non-profit organizations such as SPARK and WAM have trained teenage girls to be advocates for themselves. Online campaigns and social media have also made teenage girls feel empowered to express themselves and make social change.

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Children Lost in War Zones and Disasters Find Their Families With an App

Amy O'Leary

August 19, 2013 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Uganda

Lost children in third world countries suffer from severe emotional distress without their parents. UNICEF has started using a new app called RapidFTR that helps reunite lost children with their families.

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A Fate Better than Death: Communities Unite to Fight Maternal Mortality in Assam

Sarita Santoshini

August 03, 2013 |

Bitch Media |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Assam

India faces a crisis with maternal mortality; largely due to poorly implemented maternal healthcare benefits, and high anemia rates due to harsh working conditions, the state of Assam suffers from the highest ratio of maternal deaths in the country. "End Maternal Mortality Now" (EndMMNow) - a community project comprised of the efforts of three NGOs - empowers members of the Sonitpur district of Assam to report violations of public health entitlements using text message codes, and serves to inform women of their rights, leading to community-driven improvements in healthcare infrastructure.

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Hot, Crowded and Smart

Sarah Goodyear

July 22, 2013 |

Next City |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

For the past three years, water levels in the San Antonio Edwards Aquifer have decreased to uncomfortable levels and drought periods may continue as the population booms. The San Antonio Water System organization has set up rules to limit water use and has recycled water for conservation frugal innovation.

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Without the web, Syrian journalists turn to pirate radio

Amar Toor

July 08, 2013 |

The Verge |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Paris

In response to media censorship and the persecution of journalists in Syria, a Paris-based radio station has trained journalists in Syria and are broadcasting news into Syria by satellite over the FM airwaves.

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Building Networks for a ‘Good Life,' Even After the Caregiver Is Gone

David Bornstein

June 26, 2013 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

For parents, few things are more terrifying to contemplate than the fate of a disabled child who survives them - will he have to be institutionalized if there is no one ready to take on his care? In Vancouver, the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network helps parents develop networks of care to help their child continue to live a good life in the community.

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A Second Chance for Many Arab Students

Sarah Lynch , Emma Gatten, Rasha Faek

June 25, 2013 |

Al-Fanar Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Egypt, Cairo

Arab Open University is making education accessible for students in seven middle eastern countries. The seven separate campuses offer “a blend of campuses-based and online learning,”flexible class times, and affordable tuition costs. “More than 50 percent of students graduating from the Lebanon branch are employed within three months, while nearly 90 percent have found a job after six months.”

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