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Labeling the Danger in Soda

Tina Rosenberg

March 30, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Nutrition labeling on sugary drinks hardly gives understandable measurements so that consumers can make informed choices for their well-being. Outside of the United States, other countries like Mexico have tried the “12 teaspoonfuls” campaign that clearly informs consumers what is in their soda, and Ecuador has tried the traffic-light label to demonstrate nutrition information through colorful symbols. Both of these approaches have shown to be successful at reducing the consumption of high-sugar goods.

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India's condom showrooms: A place to talk about sex, health and candy nipple tassels

Chryselle D’Silva Dias

March 18, 2016 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Panaji

A business in Panaji is helping to decrease the stigma around sexual health in India by selling products such as condoms and encouraging customers to ask questions. While stigma still persists throughout the region, the store has expanded to two other locations and has seen a varied customer base including "college girls and boys, housewives, people above 50."

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How a Tapestry of Care Helps Teens Succeed

David Bornstein

March 15, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

A program in Baltimore bring youths together with volunteer second “families” to help guide them through turbulent times.

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How teen brains are different and what that means for curbing youth violence

Rachel Dissell

March 10, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Virginia Beach, Virginia

A new training program gets police officers to delve into the complexities of teenage brain development, helping law enforcement to recognize mental health issues, respond to them and, if they can, refer families to other resources in the community. The method focuses less on swift and immediate interventions and more on building relationships and trust that decreases overall volatility, while increasing the chance of keeping youth out of trouble and away from crime in the long term.

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How High Point, N.C., Solved Its Domestic Violence Problem

John Buntin

March 01, 2016 |

Governing |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, High Point, North Carolina

High Point, North Carolina, had the highest rates of domestic abuse in the state. The county decided to take a more comprehensive approach to the standard methods of the criminal justice system by adding in better collaboration with advocacy groups and social services and focusing on deterrence strategy. Their model has been largely successful in reducing domestic violence and is now being emulated in other regions.

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In Pursuit of Big Data, Mexico City Mapathon Gamifies Crowdsourcing

Zoe Mendelson

February 25, 2016 |

Next City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Mexico City

By “gamifying” the process, urban planners can crowdsource data collection. In Mexico City, members of 14 organizations—ranging from government agencies to nonprofits and consultants—launched a city-wide game, Mapatón CDMX, in an effort to collect data and map the complex transportation system. To participate, users downloaded an app and mapped transit routes for points.

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Innovative 'HUB' model improves infant mortality and saves money: Saving the Smallest

Brie Zeltner

February 03, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

The Pathways Community HUB model, born in Mansfield as way to improve pregnancy outcomes, is becoming a national model. Its success is in large part due to its rewarding only caretakers whose patients achieve certain health milestones.

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Better Safety Helps Bangladesh Shipbuilding Industry

Amy Yee

January 08, 2016 |

Voice of America (VOA) |

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Response Location: Bangladesh, Chittagong

A shipbuilding company in Bangladesh brought down its high rate of workplace injuries from about 1,000 per month to 10 by bucking workplace norms in the country with safety restrictions that include protective gear like hardhats and goggles. Western Marine did this by putting in place warnings, fines and even threats of job losses for workers who violated safety rules. Its investment has paid off with new orders from international companies who require all suppliers to follow high safety standards, setting them apart from competitors in the country.

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In Cambodia, 'Lucky' Iron Fish For The Cooking Pot Could Fight Anemia

Michael Sullivan

December 25, 2015 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Cambodia

The World Bank estimates that iron deficiency is a $50 billion drain on global GDP. In Cambodia, one entrepreneur has marketed little blocks of metal that are dropped in cooking pots and slowly release iron, entering the cooked food.

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Creative Cleanup

Gillian McGoldrick

December 17, 2015 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

A London nonprofit adopts a filthy city street to find ways to discourage litter, succeeding by using humor, graphic design, and citizen engagement. Creativity proves effective in cleaning up the streets.

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