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This Nigerian nonprofit brings former foes together through the power of storytelling

Nathaniel Bivan

May 27, 2025 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Jos, Plateau

The Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse, or Yiavha, brings together Nigerians from ethnic groups with a history of conflict and violence to help them find common ground through community storytelling. The organization has held more than 60 storytelling sessions in Nigeria’s Plateau state and has trained more than 300 youth to become peace ambassadors tasked with organizing their own storytelling events.

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This program helps 6 million families pay their energy bills. Here's what's at risk if it's cut.

Jessica Kutz

May 27, 2025 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps people under financial strain cover their utility costs, including bills for heating and air conditioning, which continue to rise as the climate changes. But proposed federal cuts to safety net programs have put the funding in jeopardy, potentially affecting 6 million people nationwide who benefit from the assistance.

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'It's loud again': Phone bans are changing Colorado's school culture

Leigh Paterson

May 27, 2025 |

KUNC |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Lafayette, Colorado

Some Colorado school districts are banning cell phones in school for the entire day to reduce distractions and encourage students to connect more with their peers. Teachers report seeing students take more time on tests and homework, and most students are easily adapting to the new rules, finding other ways to connect and entertain themselves during downtime, like lunch periods.

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Vietnamese American memorial planned for Dorchester sparks intergenerational conversations

Heidi Shin

May 26, 2025 |

The World |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, District of Columbia

Project 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative is a public art installation to memorialize the Vietnamese who fought alongside U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War, as this group is often forgotten. The memorial tells stories from the perspective of the Vietnamese, highlighting the impact of war on families and communities.

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Maryland students aim to prevent school violence with help from Sandy Hook Promise

Emely Miranda-Aguilar

May 26, 2025 |

Capital News Service Maryland |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ijamsville, Maryland

Sandy Hook Promise spearheads prevention programs designed to help students keep their schools safer from gun violence, including Students Against Violence Everywhere, or SAVE, a network of youth-led clubs dedicated to improving school culture and encouraging student advocacy. There are more than 5,000 SAVE clubs across the country, and one club in Maryland has helped members find a sense of empowerment through getting involved.

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The women of Salta are building their future

Eva Marabotto

May 26, 2025 |

El Colectivo 506 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Argentina, Salta

The "Constructoras" training program in Salta, Argentina, combined with 10% gender quota laws for public works, has trained over 1,100 women in construction trades since 2022 and helped increase women's participation in the sector nationally from 4.1% to 7.1%, though progress faces significant challenges from political rollbacks and persistent workplace discrimination. Read this article in Spanish here: https://solu.news/aeh0

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Maine is training an army of HVAC pros to meet its heat pump goals

Kristian Moravec

May 23, 2025 |

Canary Media |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Maine

Maine's coordinated workforce training programs—including state-funded community college labs, apprenticeships, and business-led initiatives—are rapidly building a skilled HVAC workforce, significantly accelerating heat pump adoption to meet the state's ambitious climate and employment goals, though challenges around training consistency, licensing standards, and funding uncertainty remain.

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"We Are the People of the River"

Morgan Sjogren

May 23, 2025 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe, United States, Arizona

By strategically restoring native riparian plants, removing invasive species, and implementing efficient water management practices, the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe has successfully revitalized ecosystem health and cultural traditions along the Colorado River.

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California college grows clean energy program amid geothermal interest

Aly Brown

May 22, 2025 |

Canary Media |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Mendocino County is responding to local socioeconomic challenges by expanding coordinated education and workforce development programs in sustainable construction and clean energy, preparing residents for anticipated geothermal energy jobs.

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Can Maine's heat pump and workforce development boom last?

Kristian Moravec

May 22, 2025 |

The Maine Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Maine

Throughout the state, Maine launched several workforce development programs to meet clean energy goals by training workers to help install heat pumps and perform other clean energy jobs. For example, Kennebec Valley Community College's heat pump lab has trained more than 300 students since 2021.

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