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Cómo el Centro de Trabajadores Southside de Tucson ha ayudado durante décadas a los obreros indocumentados a ganar sueldos justos

John Washington

January 20, 2023 |

Arizona Luminaria |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

Desde 2006, el Centro de Trabajadores Southside de Tucson ha ayudado a cientos de obreros migrantes a enfrentar condiciones de trabajo peligrosos con un espacio seguro para coordinar trabajo y un equipo legal que lucha por los derechos y la protección de los inmigrantes. Con colaboraciones en la comunidad, el Centro tambien proviene una variedad de servicios cuando son necesarios, como talleres de idioma en inglés, entrenamientos sobre el liderazgo, y conectar a la gente con trabajadores sociales o de salud.

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The Georgia House: A place for recovery through love

Danita Harris

January 20, 2023 |

WEWS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Avon, Ohio

The Georgia House provides women in Avon, Ohio, a free place to live and recover from alcohol and drug addictions. Women in the house participate in a daily structure that includes time at treatment centers and group devotionals.

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Using Zoom To Connect Returning Citizens To Resources And Community

Ryan M. Moser

January 18, 2023 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Re-Entry 2.0 is a virtual program that supports people's transition from prison to life outside by providing moral support, connection, and ongoing assistance. The program hosts a community that includes people who were formerly incarcerated, volunteers, nonprofits, family members, and others who work to address issues like learning new technologies, job placement, and accessing food banks.

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Farmer-to-Farmer awareness Campaign Reduces Burden of RVF in Rwamagana

Francine Andrew

January 18, 2023 |

AnFezaA |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Rwanda, Rwamagana

The Livestock Farmers Field School trains prominent farmers in how to prevent, spot, and treat Rift Valley Fever in their cattle. Trainees then lead information sessions in their communities, raising local awareness of the disease and helping small farmers address symptoms before the disease progresses.

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First year of diversity internship program finds success for students, employers

Laura Otto

January 17, 2023 |

UWM Report |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

The UWM Student Success & Talent Pipeline Initiative is helping to connect students with internships that provide meaningful professional experiences for those about to enter the workforce. One of the initiative’s biggest goals is diversifying the talent pipeline, adding more Black, Indigenous, and other people of color to the workforce throughout the state, hoping to reduce the number of graduates who move out of state for work.

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How Brooklyn Center schools halved suspensions and absenteeism

Becky Z. Dernbach

January 17, 2023 |

Sahan Journal |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

To help combat a decline in attendance after returning to in-person classes during the pandemic, Brooklyn Center School District focused on improving student engagement and making courses culturally relevant. Since the district added an enrichment block with activities driven by student input, attendance has improved and suspensions have gone down.

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Society for Family Health: Leveraging Digital Platforms to Train Family Planning Service Providers

Chibuike Alagboso

January 16, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Enugu

The Society for Family Health developed a digital learning curriculum that intends to improve the knowledge base and train healthcare providers on how to properly administer hormonal IUDs. The digital training is available on the global learning platform Kaya and has proved to not only be more convenient and accessible, but is also more cost effective than traditional, in-person training.

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Sauce Milwaukee delivers meals the hard way, to anyone who needs them

Joan Elovitz Kazan

January 16, 2023 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sauce Milwaukee is a bicycle-based meal delivery service aimed at combating food scarcity. The organization feeds between 30 and 80 people a week and specializes in plant-based meals prepared with food donated by grocery stores, restaurants, and food banks.

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Project Zero, an Initiative that's reducing the number of out-of-school children in Lagos

Blessing Oladunjoye, Onochie Edward

January 16, 2023 |

BONews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos State

Lagos' Project Zero program worked with teachers, youth organizations, and other groups in the education space to reach out to parents of students who had dropped out of school during the pandemic. The program provided them with school kits including everything they needed to re-enroll, such as books, uniforms, shoes, and other supplies.

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‘A lifeline': mental health camps bring peace of mind to thousands in rural Assam

Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

January 13, 2023 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Assam

The Ant, or Action Northeast Trust, is a rural development organization that provides low-cost psychological support and treatments to those in need. The Ant works with psychiatrists who provide their services at discounted rates and sources generic drugs from a non-profit to provide care on a monthly basis at 25 locations throughout the region. Since it began in 2007, The Any has treated more than 8,000 patients.

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