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  • Southwest Florida works around Hurricane Ian ahead of November election

    October 07, 2022 |

    Tampa Bay Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Florida

    When Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle weeks before a general election in 2018, then-Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order allowing counties to expand early voting and shift polling locations, with some opting for consolidated "voting supercenters." Though turnout in affected counties dropped by 7 percent, statewide turnout increased and election workers reported that some voters were even more motivated to get to the polls because of the disaster.

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  • Where will new teachers come from? Community colleges offer a path.

    October 06, 2022 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Teaching programs at community colleges allow people to earn teaching degrees at their convenience, around their schedule, and for cheaper than university programs. These programs are helping to reduce the teacher shortage in the states they are available.

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  • With Recycled Wastes, This Non-profit organization is Reducing Drop-outs in Ogun

    October 06, 2022 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ogun State

    Securecycle is a nonprofit working to reduce the number of young students not attending school in Ogun State, Nigeria. The organization collects old jeans to turn into bags and finds students who are, or will likely, drop out of school to teach them bag production and give them a scholarship to finish primary school.

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  • Rwanda: free livestock vaccination aids control of rift valley fever in Nyagatare

    October 06, 2022 |

    AnFezaA |

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    Response Location: Rwanda

    To help stem the spread of Rift Valley Fever among livestock, the Rwandan government launched a free vaccination campaign that leveraged private veterinarians to administer the inoculations. More than 275,000 animals were vaccinated against the disease.

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  • New data shows success of Durham's guaranteed income program

    October 06, 2022 |

    WRAL-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

    Step Up Durham’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program gives 109 people who were formerly incarcerated $600 a month, no questions asked. The purpose of the monthly payments is to help people who may need extra assistance to meet their basic needs.

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  • Wineries, breweries help Secretary of State recruit younger poll workers

    October 05, 2022 |

    Spectrum News 1 Kentucky |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Kentucky

    In 2020, the Kentucky Secretary of State's Office teamed up with local breweries to recruit a new generation of poll workers, distributing bottle tags with QR codes leading to online information about volunteering in elections. The effort was one of several initiatives that helped attract roughly 5,000 new poll workers, and the state has now expanded the program to local wineries for the 2022 election.

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  • Clubfoot Feature Story

    October 05, 2022 |

    Maama FM 101.7 |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Uganda, Mulago

    The Mulago Clubfoot Clinic treats children born with clubfoot deformities with nonsurgical methods. There are currently 28 clinics scattered across regional hospitals, increasing access to treatment for those in need.

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  • Chess offers inclusion, new direction to marginalised kids in Nigerian slums

    October 05, 2022 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos State

    Chess in Slums Africa uses chess to provide education and enrichment for marginalized children. The program typically lasts for about two weeks and consists of chess sessions, mental math, and discussions to get to know the children intimately. Then, some of the children are placed in shelters or reconnected with their families. The organization then pays scheduled visits to ensure the child’s needs are met. So far, the organization has helped 976 children across the state.

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  • Prairie Lawns Help Nebraskans Alleviate Climate Change and Promote Biodiversity

    October 04, 2022 |

    The Reader |

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    Response Location: United States, Nebraska

    Nebraskans struggling to keep their lawns green during droughts are converting to prairie lawns. These lawns include a variety of native grasses and plants that are more resilient to changes in climate and can help retain water in the soil.

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  • Police responses to mental health crisis calls are reexamined

    October 04, 2022 |

    News21 |

    Multi-Media |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

    GRAND Mental Health’s iPad Program connects people who may be experiencing a crisis with trained mental health professionals rather than law enforcement by video chatting on iPads. GRAND Mental Health, which serves 12 counties, has distributed more than 10,200 iPads in six years. They have distributed about 8,500 of them to clients and nearly 1,700 to first responders and hospital personnel.

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