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The Brazilian photographer and the 20-year reforestation project of over 2.7 million trees

Fino Menezes

January 17, 2019 |

BrightVibes |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Aimorés, Minas Gerais

A Brazilian photographer and his wife set out to restore devastated land in the late 1990s by replanting the forest, which would in turn bring back the wildlife. To date the pair and their organization, Instituto Terra, have replanted more than 2 million trees, seen the return of over 500 different species of birds, mammals, amphibians, and flora, and brought back to life the 8 natural springs on the land. There only remains 10% of the land to restore, and at the same time they've also developed more than 700 educational projects that reach over 65,000 people across the nation.

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The feminist knitting circle in India upending patriarchal norms

Maria de la Guardia

January 15, 2019 |

Al Jazeera |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Uttarakhand

In a mountain village in the north of India, a women’s knitting group formed five years ago to help women reach for financial independence. The group ended up breaking stereotypes, building confidence, and creating lifelong bonds along the way. Many women in the knitting group are now able to support themselves and their children on the money they make from selling their knit products.

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For young Native Americans, running is a lesson in their own history

Story Hinckley

January 15, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe

Wings of America is a New Mexico based organization that uses running as a way for Native Americans to reconnect with their pasts and cultures while combatting pervasive stereotypes. The organization also organizes runs as protest and resistance, giving youth an opportunity to speak up on the issues they care about.

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My hometown is going to burn. Here's how my neighbors are preparing

Nathanael Johnson

January 14, 2019 |

Grist |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Nevada City, California

In wildfire-prone Nevada County, California, community squads that do controlled burns are on the rise. According to the Nevada County fire council, some 23 associations are active, while about 50 more are forming. By reducing wildfire "ladder fuel," these local groups can reduce the severity of future wildfires, all while protecting their homes.

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Incarcerated fathers connect with children thanks to local program

Frank Wiley

January 14, 2019 |

WEWS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the Passages program, part of its larger Fatherhood Initiative, aims to help men become more involved parents. The program, instituted in the hopes of reducing recidivism rates and creating stronger male role models in the community, provides participants with job training, emotional support, and the skills they need to be active parents for their families.

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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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Lawrence reborn: A polluted mill town reclaims its future

Story Hinckley

January 11, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency empower local communities—and workers—to redevelop abandoned industrial sites. These sites, known as brownfields, are often left in disuse because of the presence of hazardous pollutants. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, public and nonprofit job training programs funded by the EPA retool locals in environmental remediation. These new jobs help economically disadvantaged communities platform toward a more sustainable future; and they promote new development, attracting further investment.

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A radical idea for an ancient African conflict: talking to the enemy

Ruth Maclean

January 10, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Nassarawa

Intense and violent conflict between herders and farmers has long plagued the Nigeria's middle belt region. Community members and a humanitarian organization are taking steps to mend these complicated relationships, however, through organized meetings on neutral ground that allow the herder and farmer to talk about forgiveness and shared interests.

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After A Run Of Tainted Food Scandals, Women In This Country Took Control Of The System

Daniel Hurst

January 08, 2019 |

The Huffington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Japan, Koriyama City, Fukushima

Following the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, a group of women took the initiative to ensure that the food they consume meets radiation standards twice as strict as the government's. The Seikatsu Club formed in 1965 and has since built itself up to 400,000 members (about 90% of whom are women) and works with 200 producers. The group is highly productive: they run their own milk factory, join with worker collectives to sell goods like jam or cookies, operate a fund for farmers whose products are tainted, offer child and elder care, and much more. Seikatsu is a success due to its local citizens' control.

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Interruption: A fix for Flint's gun violence

Jiquanda Johnson

January 05, 2019 |

Flint Beat |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Flint, Michigan

Across the country, mental health professionals, city officials, and community leaders have been developing grassroots responses to curb gun violence. From mediation to education, a driving factor behind these efforts has been prevention. As Flint, Michigan witnesses a striking increase in violent crime, they look to these responses as possible interventions for their own community.

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