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Local Social Impact Investors Are Pulling Chicago Out Of Junk Bond Status

Oscar Perry Abello

May 02, 2023 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The city of Chicago is offering municipal bond investors — specifically those interested in ESG investing — opportunities to fund social projects like planting 15,000 trees in historically disinvested neighborhoods over the next three years, converting motels and single-room buildings into housing for people transitioning out of homelessness and replacing the city’s gas-powered vehicles with electric.

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Waste Management; Turning Plastic Waste into Wealth.

Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah

May 01, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

A digital marketplace called Trash Coin is increasing the amount of waste that gets recycled in Nigeria. People can find the nearest drop-off location on the company’s mobile app to exchange recyclables for payment vouchers. Payment is based on the weight of the waste and can be transferred to bank accounts or used to pay for services like electricity.

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Ryan House solves unmet needs of children with life-limiting sickness

Lauren Kobley Sierra Alvarez Hailey Forbis

May 01, 2023 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

Ryan House is one of three pediatric hospice homes in the United States and provides respite, palliative care and hospice to children with life-limiting illnesses. Staff at Ryan House focus on creating positive experiences and memories, while simultaneously supporting family members and connecting them with other families that share in their experiences. To date, Ryan House has helped more than 1,000 children and their families.

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How a dinosaur is redefining a rural coal town

Derek Maiolo

May 01, 2023 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Rangely, Colorado

The Dinosaur National Monument in an old mining town is bringing in tourists and is turning a profit for the town. In 2021, visitors to the Monument spent $24.3 million.

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Up-Close Ecotourism Is Nurturing Gray Whales in Mexico

Michaela Haas

May 01, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: Mexico, Baja Sur

A fishing cooperative at the San Ignacio Lagoon protects gray whales that use the lagoon as a nursery by not fishing at that time of the year. Instead, their income comes from ecotourism which brings people close to the whales during that season.

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Why Nature-Based Therapy Is Gaining Traction Among Veterans

Daliah Singer

May 01, 2023 |

Smithsonian |

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Response Location: United States, North Carolina

Outdoor therapy, like hunting trips, rock climbing clinics and weekend hiking adventures, is helping veterans reduce symptoms of PTSD and work through other mental health issues. Several veteran-run groups, like Heroes’ Harvests, have emerged to connect local veterans to these programs and they’ve also begun organizing to pass supportive legislation like the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, which pushes for the VA to provide veterans with the option for outdoor therapy.

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Solar Microgrids Providing Energy to Disadvantaged Rural Communities in Kisii County

Rodgers Otiso

May 01, 2023 |

Rongo University |

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Response Location: Kenya, Kisii County

PowerHive’s solar microgrid project provides electricity to those living in remote areas where power isn’t easily accessible. Since starting five years ago, the project has benefitted 1,500 households and has also led to a decrease in violence as nighttime robberies and attacks are less common when houses in the community are lit.

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How an NGO is Providing Support To all Survivors of FGM Through a Network called 'THE DAISY NETWORK'

Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah Kevin Joey Lar

April 28, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Women Against Violations and Exploitation (WAVE) Foundation and The Daisy Network provides support for female genital mutilation (FGM) survivors and works to put an end to FGM across the country. The Daisy Network has spread to several states and has reached more than 3,000 people through their advocacy efforts.

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One school's solution to the mental health crisis: Try everything

Donna St. George

April 28, 2023 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Nelsonville, Ohio

A rural school is taking a “try everything” approach to helping students cope with mental health struggles, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. From providing various forms of therapy, to school-based clinic services and mental health education, school staff are leaning into more of a public health approach to mental health care. The services are also seeing support from parents and guardians as nearly all who were asked for permission to treat their child agreed, compared to just 70% before the pandemic.

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Harlem Organization Helped Change the Face of Construction

Damaso Reyes

April 27, 2023 |

New York Amsterdam News |

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Response Location: United States, Harlem, New York

Fight Back, Inc. is a local community-based organization that worked to get construction jobs for Blacks, Spanish-surnamed, and other minorities in New York City over the years. The organization has been very effective in integrating the skilled and construction trades and ensuring workers of color have equal opportunity and has been replicated in other cities like Seattle and Detroit.

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