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US Forest Service and historically Black colleges unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting

Terry Tang George Walker IV

July 07, 2023 |

Associated Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Hazel Green, Alabama

In an effort to increase diversity in the forestry and fire industry, the U.S. Forest Service partners with several historically Black colleges and universities to run an on-site fire academy that gives students the credentials to start a career. Participating students learn fire fighting and forestry practices in class, then put them to use during instructor-supervised prescribed burn demonstrations.

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A Sacramento group united an affordable housing complex. Here's how it changed lives

Maya Miller Phillip Reese

July 07, 2023 |

Sacramento Bee |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

The GreenHouse provides after-school programming for children living in one of Sacramento’s most densely-populated affordable housing communities. Over the past 20 years, roughly 1,000 children have participated in the organization’s programs, including homework help, social events, internship and leadership opportunities, and more.

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Transition écologique : une révolution dans l'éducation ?

Michaëla Cancela-Kieffer

July 06, 2023 |

Sur la Terre |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: France, Menglon

Caminando est une école primaire qui privilégie le lien des élèves avec la nature, avec beaucoup de temps passé à l’extérieur et des éléments de la nature incorporés à d’autres matières académiques. Par exemple, les élèves apprennent les mathématiques en s’occupant de leurs propres parcelles de jardin, ce qui les oblige à calculer la surface ou à compter le nombre de tomates qu’ils ont cultivées.

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Boot camps of hope for Nigerian kids in neglected communities

Ogar Monday

July 05, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

Since starting up in Nigeria in 2018, the Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative, has reached about 6400 rural teenagers through their Skill2Rural bootcamp project. The multi-day bootcamp rotates between a selected school, internally displaced persons camp, or a community center. Participants have co-created about 70 prototypes to minimize issues related to poverty and unemployment within their communities.

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How NYC students are turning the trauma of gun violence into action

Julian Shen-Berro

July 05, 2023 |

Chalkbeat New York |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In the wake of violent incidents, administrators at two Brooklyn schools gave students space and agency to organize rallies and events protesting gun violence. Students at Williamsburg Charter High School gathered roughly 4,000 signatures in their petition for improved prevention programs.

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How a Nigerian NGO is Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Taiwo Fatola

July 04, 2023 |

BONews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

LEAP Africa is a Nigerian-based NGO that has helped thousands of students (in 26 Nigerian states and 8 African countries) develop leadership skills through a series of programs in partnership with various universities. Many program graduates have gone on to solve problems in their local communities by implementing their newfound skills, but some students struggle with limited internet access.

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Gwanda Women Revolutionise Diaper Disposal With Eco-Conscious Solution

Lynnia Ngwenya

July 03, 2023 |

The Citizen Bulletin |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Zimbabwe, Gwanda

Local women have begun washing diapers and using the inner cotton material as stuffing to make reusable sanitary pads. This practice of cleaning and repurposing the materials from these diapers helps to prevent excess waste from disposable diapers, which has a significant impact on local waste management, long-term sustainability and environmental preservation.

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In Vietnam, IKEA-style wind turbines are powering off-grid communities

Vuong Thi Hao Linh

July 03, 2023 |

Mekong Eye |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Vietnam, Lai Chau

An energy startup in Vietnam called 1516 delivers micro wind turbine systems to communities and schools that do not have access to power. The setup is simple enough that community members can do it themselves, making it an even more accessible option.

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Muckleshoot Tribal College makes history with doctoral graduates

Jarrette Werk

July 02, 2023 |

Indian Country Today |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tacoma, Washington

The Muckleshoot Cohort is an Indigenous-led doctoral program in educational leadership that is built around Indigenous culture and knowledge. The initiative, which encourages students to reclaim their Native identities and tackle generational trauma related to the colonized education system, graduated 10 students in its inaugural class.

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Not at school or work? Chicago wants to support 45,000 disconnected youth.

Mila Koumpilova

June 29, 2023 |

Chalkbeat Chicago |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago’s Back to Our Future program aims to support youth who have stopped attending school with mentorship, mental health services, job search help, and “soft skills” training. Participants receive a stipend during their first twelve weeks in the program, and roughly 465 students have taken part so far.

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