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Fostering Hope for children in the foster care system

Nicole Norvell

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: Georgia, Jefferson

Fostering Hope is a community closet that provides new and gently used clothing to children in the foster care system. The organization has helped nearly 2,500 kids get a new wardrobe.

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Alleviating food insecurity

Mary Lou Masters

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Georgia

New Path 1010 provides weekend food bags to families in need at 10 schools in Barrow County. The organization distributes roughly 300 bags of food each weekend, and nearly 93 percent of students surveyed said the food bags helped their families.

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Learning life skills through art

Aria Surka

November 16, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

At Lovecraft, adults with disabilities have the opportunity to create and sell their art while learning important life skills such as communication in the process. The organization has served 40 adults since opening in 2018.

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Farmers in India are fighting climate change using nature

Sibi Arasu

November 16, 2022 |

Euronews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

The Accion Fraterna Ecology Centre nonprofit works with over 60,000 farmers across 300,000 acres of land, supporting individual farmers to restore unproductive land across the entire region by using regenerative agriculture practices. Techniques include using natural fertilizers and planting crops alongside trees and other plans to prevent desertification.

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Home in Mooresville opens its doors to offer hope to women and children without a home

Fred Shropshire

November 15, 2022 |

WCNC-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Mooresville, North Carolina

Hope of Mooresville takes a non-judgemental approach to help women and children experiencing homelessness by providing a safe, dignified space to live in while helping them find permanent housing and employment.

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How to Reach New Asian American Voters? Local Groups and Languages

Amy Yee

November 15, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, organizations such as Asian Americans United, Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance spearheaded voter registration and education efforts in Asian American communities, offering resources, outreach, and election day assistance in voters' native languages. The Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance reached more than 62,000 voters in 15 languages, and Asian American turnout likely helped sway Pennsylvania's tight Senate race, with roughly 74 percent of the demographic casting their ballots for Democrats.

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At the heart of sanity and support, a youth community leads the way

Noah Aderoju

November 15, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ajibode, Oyo State

The Toosdei Space provides people with a safe, judgment-free platform to express themselves, talk about their stresses and struggles, and get support. Members meet in person and communicate on WhatsApp, Twitter, and Discord to talk about a range of topics and issues from politics to relationships to mental health and social pressures.

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Haihuwa Lafiya: Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip at a Time

Elijah Akoji

November 15, 2022 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

The Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Transport Scheme helps to increase access to healthcare services for women and newborns in rural areas through its informal transport/ambulance service. There are currently 2,500 registered drivers with the program willing to transport those in need of care and they serve about 70-90 women in labor each month.

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Election officials feared the worst. Here's why baseless claims haven't fueled chaos

Shannon Bond, Miles Parks, Huo Jingnan

November 14, 2022 |

NPR |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

Ahead of the 2022 midterms, election officials across the country ramped up their social media efforts by leveraging strategies used by those who spread disinformation, with many local governments using templates created by the National Association of State Election Directors. Officials also used social media to quell rumors and conspiracy theories in the midst of the election, such as in Maricopa County, where quick online outreach about technical difficulties with voting machines resulted in less online speculation than the county experienced in 2020.

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PWDs Faced Challenges at Airports, but CARE Nigeria has Come up with Change Intervention

Blessing Oladunjoye

November 14, 2022 |

BONews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Center for Ability, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment (CARE) helps people with disabilities navigate the boarding and departing process at airports by setting up a disability desk with resources including people trained in navigating the challenges people with disabilities often face at airports.

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