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Meet the all-female ‘disease detectives' revitalising their nation's health

Peter Yeung

March 01, 2023 |

The Telegraph |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Mymensingh District

Teams of Shasthya Shebikas, female community volunteers, are spread across the country providing door-to-door healthcare services to those in need who often struggle to access care. This community healthcare system, in partnership with the local government and other area NGOs, provides free or low-cost care to about 80 million people each year and has seen dramatic health improvements in terms of infant and maternal mortality and vaccination rates.

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Soluções na Caatinga

Letícia Ferreira Élida Sousa Angélica Araújo

March 01, 2023 |

Revista Anti-Horário |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Brazil

A edição da revista apresenta varias soluções implementadas no bioma Caatinga. A principal reportagem é sobre a criação de abelhas, atividade mais resistente à seca do que a agricultura e a pecuária para gerar renda.

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Could churches be prime locations for EV charging stations? One company thinks so.

Amethyst Holmes

March 01, 2023 |

National Catholic Reporter |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, District of Columbia

Church parking lots typically sit empty during the week, making them good spots to place electric vehicle charging stations. Churches in major metropolitan areas across the country have started offering these services which have seen almost daily use. These services also provide a small revenue for the church and helps to spread information about the benefits of switching to electric vehicles and replacing fossil fuels.

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Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Feed Communities Against Tough Odds

Gabriel Pietrorazio

March 01, 2023 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Farm stands operating on sliding-scale and pay-what-you-can models are improving access to fresh, healthy food in communities battling poverty and food insecurity. In these models, residents who can afford to pay full price are subsidizing some of the costs for residents who cannot. The rest of the funding comes from a patchwork of support.

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In Vertical Farming, the Sky's the Limit

Sue Williams

March 01, 2023 |

The Story Exchange |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Vertical Harvest is a vertical farm in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, growing crops in a controlled, indoor environment to provide fresher produce for the community.

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Solar for all? U.S. cities take green power to low-income homes

Carey L. Biron

March 01, 2023 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Community solar projects like the Oxon Run Community Solar Farm in Washington D.C. give lower-income communities a chance to reduce energy bills while helping the city meet climate goals. These solar farms are typically set up on vacant lots and the electricity is directed to specific users through the grid instead of used onsite.

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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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1500-3000 Words

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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Doctors could get a Texas medical license in 10 days or fewer. What it means for you

Arezow Doost

February 28, 2023 |

KXAN-TV |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact expedites medical licenses allowing doctors to provide healthcare across several states via telehealth. The Compact speeds up the licensing process, taking just a few days, and can be completed mostly online. Texas just became one of the 37 states that have joined the Compact.

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Jackson's Latino community: Amid growing job mobility, could politics fill gaps that still exist?

Miranda de Moraes

February 28, 2023 |

Casper Star-Tribune |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

The Town’s Equity Task Force works to advise the town on equity and inclusion strategies, specifically for the Latino population in the community. The task force presented seven recommendations to the Jackson Town Council in December, which were accepted, including recommendations like translating town signs into Spanish. Similarly, several local nonprofits have stepped up to serve Latino community members from literacy to food aid.

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Kaua‘i's Habitat for Humanity Outbuilds Other Habitats in Hawai‘i. Here's How They Do It.

Noelle Fujii-Oride

February 28, 2023 |

Hawaii Business Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Kauai, Hawaii

The Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity is taking a unique approach to addressing the local affordable housing shortage. The nonprofit develops its own subdivisions and builds homes in batches, mostly constructed by volunteers, who will eventually own the homes, alongside supervisors.

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