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Leeds is fighting loneliness with an app and a map

Anoush Darabi

July 04, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Leeds

With a single tap, public health workers in Leeds can use a mobile app to record signs of loneliness in the city. Their observations generate a heat map of social isolation, which then guides community outreach efforts and increases efficiency.

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Britain trials virtual reality time travel to combat dementia

Lee Mannion

July 03, 2018 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: England, London

By 2025, Britain expects to have one million citizens suffering from dementia. The National Health Service is testing a new form of therapy where scenes reminiscent of a person with dementia's past are played on a virtual reality headset. So far, research shows that bringing up images, objects, and discussions from a person's past can help them recover more memories, connect better with family members, and achieve better mental health.

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Local drivers turning to car sharing

Michael Chen

July 02, 2018 |

KGTV-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

A car-sharing app called Turo allows local car owners to rent out their cars to people in their area rather than let their car sit unused. The app insures renters to make sure any damages are covered, and it more generally addresses the rising costs of driving and owning a car in the city.

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Can a Web App Help Reduce Nigerian Food Waste?

Amy Fallon

July 02, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos

In Nigeria, a new app is helping to notify shop-owners when their food approaches its expiration date. Shop-owners can then enact heavy discounts on the item, which are sold to participating non-governmental organizations that distribute the food to those in need. The app, Chowberry, has helped "20,000 households across Nigeria... and receives 6,000 daily visits."

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Mobile Drivers' Licenses to Debut in Iowa This Year

Theo Douglas

July 01, 2018 |

Government Technology |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Iowa

Iowans will soon store their drivers’ licenses on their smartphones rather than in their wallets. The state is moving forward after a pilot project demonstrated the promise of going digital. Several more states are considering similar programs.

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Governments Explore Using Blockchains to Improve Service

Adrianne Jeffries

June 27, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Governments around the world are exploring whether blockchain technologies can improve public administration. In theory, blockchain could improve accountability and trust in government. In practice, pilot projects are hitting roadblocks and may take more time to implement and scale than some might hope.

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The Mundane Joys of Playing a Bus Simulator

Linda Poon

June 26, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Germany, Mönchengladbach

Bus Simulator 18 is an online game that was released by a Germany company, and it helps players grapple with the challenges of operating a public bus system. Players run the bus company and need to make money while following traffic laws and helping users get from place to place. In America, where buses are not the most popular mode of transportation, the game is “an ideal look at how cities can appreciate the bus, how to love it so the system can realize its full potential.”

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How Silicon Valley is responding to the immigration crisis

Eric Johnson Kara Swisher

June 25, 2018 |

Vox |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

A fundraiser called “Reunite an immigrant parent with their child” raised $19 million in one week for the Texas nonprofit RAICES. Creators Charlotte and Dave Willner say almost half a million people have donated via Facebook so far. They cite matching gifts and the fundraiser’s narrow focus and wide appeal as key factors in its success.

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The App and the Cut: Strategic Technological Development against FGM

Dorcas Wangira

June 21, 2018 |

KTN News Kenya |

Video |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya, Kisumu, Kisumu County

FGM, or Female Genital Mutilation, is still being conducted in Kenya albeit now in secrecy. A group of high school girls in Kisumu, Kenya developed an app that is part of the effort to end the practice. The app includes educational resources as well as connections to local police stations and offers ways of tracking local advocates' outreach. While the app has garnered a lot of international attention as well as some support from those who work on the ground in the issue, it still faces many challenges before it can become truly effective.

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These college students moonlight as ‘grandkids' for hire. Seniors love it.

Tara Bahrampour

June 20, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Miami, Florida

Papa is a new business that started in Miami, Florida to connect senior citizens with college-students who are willing to provide companionship, combat loneliness, and help with services. The service helps seniors, but it also helps to take pressure off of caregivers.

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