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  • "Fear of another attack": This Nigerian initiative is encouraging displaced parents to re-enrol their children in school

    May 11, 2023 |

    Minority Africa |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto

    Nana Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative works with families affected by violent conflict to help them get their children re-enrolled in school. The organization hosts informational events, sponsors costs for tuition and supplies, and advocates for students with local governments that handle enrollment.

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  • The ballet school giving girls hope in a tough Nairobi neighbourhood

    May 10, 2023 |

    The Evening Standard |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Through Project Elimu, children in the Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi can take free dance classes that help them develop confidence, teamwork, self-expression, and physical fitness. The organization provides free meals to participants and also offers programming around sexual health, a crucial resource in an area where rates of teen pregnancy are high.

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  • Virginia students learning strategies to avoid bad behavior, more suspensions

    May 10, 2023 |

    WSLS-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Lynchburg, Virginia

    The Restorative Suspension Center provides a space for students facing suspension to work with staff to change their behavior. The Center provides mentoring and group sessions with their peers and also teaches coping skills to prevent those bad behaviors. Since starting the program, the Lynchburg City School District has seen an 86% decrease in discipline referrals.

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  • Honey production sweetens snow leopard conservation in Kyrgyzstan

    May 10, 2023 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Kyrgyzstan, Shamshy

    Two conservation organizations are helping communities in Kyrgyzstan diversify their sources of income from livestock to include beekeeping, agroecology, ecotourism, and crafts. These efforts are preventing conflicts with snow leopards to conserve the local population. And some of the money made from the program goes towards funding environmental projects chosen by the community.

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  • Fairfield City Schools focusing on students' mental health

    May 09, 2023 |

    WBRC-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Fairfield, Alabama

    InFocus provides high school students with a safe space to discuss mental health and the stigma and challenges that come along with it. The group, led by a mental health coordinator, also teaches students different ways they can improve their mental health.

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  • The Mexican family who gave up fishing to monitor and rescue sea turtles

    May 09, 2023 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Mexico, Kino Bay, Sonora

    A family of former fishers created the Kino Bay Turtle Group to monitor sea turtles in Mexico’s La Cruz Lagoon. The conservationists work to rescue and tag turtles entangled in fishing gear, track the population, and educate the public about their importance.

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  • How a Colorado college is using rapid rehousing to help its students experiencing homelessness

    May 07, 2023 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

    Fort Lewis is the only Colorado college tackling the student homelessness crisis with a rapid rehousing program. The school’s basic needs administrator works with students experiencing homelessness to get them in temporary housing within 24 hours and permanent housing with financial assistance as quickly as possible.

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  • College-going dalit students teach children of their community

    May 05, 2023 |

    Village Square |

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    Response Location: India, Chibranwali, Punjab

    Local college students are volunteering their time to teach children for free in nearby villages who can’t afford tuition at traditional schools. The project started in 2014 with just 30 students but has now grown to about 100 students attending the free classes held every evening.

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  • How can Costa Ricans read more if they don't have books?

    May 02, 2023 |

    El Colectivo 506 |

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    Response Location: Costa Rica

    GUIARE, an organization that trains teachers in Costa Rica, began donating libraries to preschool classrooms in 2019. It has since connected more than 800 children with nearly 8,000 books and inspired schools to launch new reading-related programs and events.

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  • How Campus Cafeterias Became Hotspots for Climate Action

    May 02, 2023 |

    Sentient |

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    Response Location: Netherlands, Rotterdam

    To be a part of the voluntary Cool Food Pledge universities commit to reducing their food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent or more by 2030. Those who sign on receive recommendations on how to help encourage diners to eat plant-based.

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