Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 2422 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • Easier Than Taking Vitamins

    September 05, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

    A nutrient powder can save anemic children, but the people who could benefit are distrustful. Having local mothers distribute the supplement was successful in Bangladesh.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • For Teenage Smokers, Removing the Allure of the Pack

    August 01, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Florida

    Adolescent smoking remains a challenging health problem because of the allure of cigarette branding. Australia is piloting the transformation of cigarette packaging with a generic look that reduces the appeal of smoking. In Florida, the Truth campaign has exposed that cigarette companies targeted teenage consumers and, in response, created a set of new advertisements that presented the cigarette industry with transparency.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • The Recycling Reflex

    July 25, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Nationally, only about a third of municipal solid waste is recycled. An initiative to use simpler, standardized signs and labels is helping communities reap greater benefits from recycling.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Fighting Depression, One Village at a Time

    July 18, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    Different programs in various nations are training ordinary people and creating community groups to effectively satisfy the mental health needs of their communities. In many of these regions, "treatment gaps" – where there are little to no mental health treatment plans or resources – exist, but this new informal infrastructure helps to fill that.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Microhydro Drives Change in Rural Nepal

    June 20, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Nepal, Rangkhani

    Microhydro power plants are finding their place amongst some of the smallest villages in Nepal, bringing both electricity and industry opportunities to the regions. Although they aren't capable of generating near the amount of power as a typical hydro plant, they also have far less impact on the environment and encourage community involvement.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • The Microinsurance Revolution

    June 06, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India

    If rich people need life insurance, poor people need it more. Here’s how millions of poor people are getting it – including people with AIDS.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Green Roofs in Big Cities Bring Relief From Above

    May 23, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    New York City black tar roofs cause a number of environmental problems, including air pollution, heat absorption that raises energy consumption, and storm water runoff in the sewer system. Efforts to turn these old roofs into green spaces cool the buildings, enable the containment of more rainfall, reduce sewer discharge, generate energy, and absorb carbon emissions. New York City has a pilot program offering financial help for green roofs.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Fighting Crime With Architecture in Medellín, Colombia

    May 18, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Colombia, Medellín

    Medellin, Colombia has looked to architecture to help combat its high homicide rate and other problems. Over the past few decades there have been massive public architecture development, transit improvements, creation of public spaces that have all contributed to renewing this city.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • The Multiplier Effect: Driving Haiti's recovery by spending aid dollars locally

    May 11, 2012 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Haiti

    Building Markets, an NGO, has connected Haitian businesses with foreign NGOs who can funnel humanitarian aid through the local suppliers and manufacturers in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 2010. Typically, the majority of contracts are granted to international contractors which are easier for foreign NGOs to vet but when contracts are granted to local vendors, the "multiplier effect" allows more money to flow through the local economy and employ Haitians. A directory built by Building Markets allows foreign investors to easily find trustworthy local businesses.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Shopping for a Better World

    May 09, 2012 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The philanthropic practice of buy-one-give-one can be ineffective if communities are given ill-fitting donations or if the donations supplant local markets. The company Warby Parker ensures lasting change by financing the means of local production of a pair of glasses for every pair bought.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus