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Kisumu farmers adopt use of worms to improve yields, save soil

Kevine Omollo

March 10, 2023 |

Lake Region Bulletin |

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Response Location: Kenya, Kisumu

Farmers in Kisumu, Kenya, are restoring the health of their soil by using compost as manure instead of chemical fertilizers. To make the compost, food scraps and other waste are placed in a bin with earthworms and water. The worms break down the organic material and deposit their own waste that is full of nutrients.

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Student Journalists in Nigeria Have Taken to Solutions Journalism, Here's Why

Phillip Anjorin Fatimah Idera

March 10, 2023 |

The Solutions Paper |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

Students in Nigeria are participating in trainings around solutions journalism, a framework for reporting on responses to social problems. Journalists who have adopted the method say it has given them renewed passion for the profession and helped build trust with their audiences.

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Vermont school district tries new approach to helping homeless students: find them a home

April Barton

March 09, 2023 |

Burlington Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Vermont

A family outreach and assessment coordinator for a school district in Vermont helps families experiencing homelessness get connected to services to address their needs and keep the children on track with their education.

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How to build homes that can fight climate change — and survive its effects

Claire Elise Thompson Gabriela Aoun Angueira

March 07, 2023 |

Grist |

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Response Location: Puerto Rico

After Hurricane Maria, shipping container houses gained popularity in Puerto Rico because of their affordability and faster build times.

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Project FLEX brings sports with a purpose to teens in Illinois juvenile justice system

Lauren Victory

March 03, 2023 |

CBS News |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Coaches from Northern Illinois University's Project FLEX program facilitate sports matches at youth prisons a few times a week to improve recidivism rates. During huddles, the coaches combine sports with psychology-based lessons to emphasize positive skills and strengths.

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Mexican expats are trumpeting the ruling party's message and getting out the vote

Vita Dadoo

March 01, 2023 |

Coda Story |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Morena New York Committee 1 offers programs and events that aim to engage members of the Mexican Diaspora living in the United States and encourage them to participate in Mexican elections. The organization recently mounted three processions in New York City to demonstrate support for the country's sitting president.

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ROCA's relentless commitment to disrupting gun violence shows signs of success

Mikenzie Frost

March 01, 2023 |

WBFF-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

The four-year ROCA program reaches out to young men in Baltimore at risk of becoming involved in gun violence. Youth workers check in on participants a few times a week and give them opportunities to learn the skills necessary to find a job. The program's lessons are based on cognitive behavioral therapy and remind participants to pause and think before they act.

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South Siders Organizing To Help New Migrant Neighbors At School-Turned-Shelter: 'Woodlawn Is A Welcoming Community'

Noah Glasgow Maxwell Evans

February 27, 2023 |

Block Club Chicago |

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Response Location: United States, Woodlawn, Illinois

A closed school was converted into a shelter for some of the nearly 200 migrants arriving in Chicago. In tandem, local residents and faith-based groups started the Chicago 4 All initiative to help provide them with the necessary resources to settle in.

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Disrupting the Business of Bail

Sonali Kolhatkar

February 22, 2023 |

Yes! Magazine |

Video |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

The Minnesota Freedom Fund is a nonprofit that covers bail payments for people who are jailed and cannot afford bail while awaiting trial.

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Project provides sustainable income to mothers of disabled children in Armenia

Jackie Abramian

February 15, 2023 |

Euro News Week |

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Response Location: Armenia

A social enterprise in Armenia employs single mothers of children with disabilities so they can work from home and receive a sustainable income. The company, Ardook Household Assistant, offers washing, drying, and ironing services for clothes and linens.

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