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Fighting malaria in the remote reaches of Cambodia

Fred de Sam Lazaro

January 11, 2019 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Cambodia, Pailin

A pilot program in western Cambodia is taking a coordinated, localized approach to decreasing cases of malaria in remote, hard to reach areas. The U.S.-funded program called the President’s Malaria Initiative operates on two levels: rapid detection and reporting as well as training and paying local residents to detect, treat, and educate their communities about the parasite. The hyper-local approach helps receive buy-in and trust from residents, who are often fearful of officials coming into their towns.

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This Detroit farm is helping former inmates stay out of prison

David Hall

January 11, 2019 |

NBC News |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

When people are released from prison, they often have a hard time finding work due to time lapsed and prison records. RecoveryPark Farms in Detroit, Michigan aims to change this by providing job training in urban farming which benefits both the individuals and the community.

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A grocery opens in Point Breeze to bring affordable food to supermarket desert

Alfred Lubrano

January 10, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A new take on a corner store called Rowhouse Grocery is trying to do what many have failed to do - provide fresh produce in a food desert at affordable prices, especially for residents on SNAP benefits. The Rowhouse plans to bring in additional revenue through a catering arm, as well as use the second floor for events and community meetings. The owners bring ample food industry experience, and residents are excited about the store - as long as it does not exacerbate gentrification.

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Sharps Kits, Syringes and Solidarity

Sierra Webster

January 10, 2019 |

Eugene Weekly |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

Many health care facilities that supply needles don't have the proper training or experience to work with trans-identified people that are undergoing hormone therapy. To help address this gap in care, an education and advocacy nonprofit in Eugene, Oregon acts as a hub for the community's clean needle exchange needs.

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With search for Alzheimer's drugs failing, tech firms try to offer solutions

Casey Ross

January 10, 2019 |

STAT |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Las Vegas, Nevada

With little progress made on a successful treatment for Alzheimer's and prices for monitored care and medications rising, several technology companies are focusing on better ways to manage care. Through tactics such as virtual reality, robotic animals and facial analyzation, these companies are trying to both better serve the patient as well as support the families.

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Everyone's a victim

Angela K. Evans

January 10, 2019 |

Boulder Weekly |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boulder

Having your identity stolen, especially a social security number, is frightening and can have far reaching consequences for everyone involved; while some of the people who commit identity theft have malicious intents, some are undocumented people who are seeking work to make a living. A new program in Boulder, Colorado is using restorative justice practices to help mediate between and humanize the two parties and, hopefully, minimize long-term consequences for those in a tight spot.

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How Dutch Transit Agencies Fend Off Fare Evaders

Feargus O'Sullivan

January 08, 2019 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

Dutch public transportations are trying some innovative techniques to cut down on fare-evaders, emphasizing that consequences for those evading fares should not just impose fines but convince them to become ticket buyers. Other strategies include barring access to stations themselves without tickets and including a card pre-loaded with 10 rides when a person is penalized for fare-evading.

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How Vancouver is saving addicts' lives

Jeremy Cooke

January 08, 2019 |

BBC |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

Rather than treat opioid users like criminals, Vancouver has deemed it a public health crisis. The city, especially its downtown east side, witnessed 1,500 deaths in just one year from opioid use. Its approach is unique and multi-pronged – making Narcan, an overdose antidote, available to everyone, opening safe injection sites, and having a police presence – without arrests – on blocks where using remains high.

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How African scientists are improving cassava to help feed the world

Amy Maxmen

January 08, 2019 |

Nature |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ikenne

Cassava, a root plant that feeds and supports over 800 million people across the globe, is ready for an improvement. As part of the Next Generation Cassava Breeding project, scientists are exploring how to increase the plant’s yield and help it withstand climate conditions to feed more people. Through hydroponics and technological testing of seed varieties, cassava is finally getting the attention and funding it needs.

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This New Program Aims To Train The Growing Freelance Workforce

Yuki Noguchi

January 04, 2019 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A free office space and resource center for freelancers called the Freelancers Hub opened in New York City to address the education gaps that have widened between traditional job-training courses and the reality of the rapidly increased contract-based sector of the job market. The courses focus mainly on photography, design, writing and videography, but the Hub also offers tax and legal advice for freelancers who were never taught to think of themselves or their work as a "business."

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