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For Goldman, Success in Social Impact Bond That Aids Schoolchildren

Nathaniel Popper

October 07, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Utah

In Utah, Goldman Sachs funded the education of preschoolers and was reimbursed by the state once it was shown that the kids would not need special education. Social impact investments, like this one in Utah, can help social programs in the U.S. which are often affected by government cuts.

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Meet the Giant Rats That Are Sniffing out Landmines

Rachel A. Becker

October 07, 2015 |

National Geographic |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Belgium

APOPO, an international nonprofit, has trained Gambian pouched rats to sniff out landmines in countries across the world. These rats have terrible vision, but an amazing sense of smell and have cleared over 13,000 mines since 1997. Training the rats takes about nine months, and includes socializing, teaching them how to walk on a rope in the field, and of course, how to sniff out miniscule amounts of TNT.

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Reshaping the Rust Belt through immigrant talent

Douglas J. Guth

October 05, 2015 |

FreshWater Cleveland |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cities along the USA's rust belt, such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Detroit, have been encouraging immigrants to settle in their cities through various organization as a way to combat their population decline. The influx of immigrants not only increases the population, but spurs innovation, new businesses, and the creation of new jobs.

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Overwhelmed By Thousands Of Refugee Children Traveling Alone, Europe Considers Adoption

Erin Banco

October 05, 2015 |

International Business Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany, Munich, Bayern

In Germany child refugee homes are overwhelmed with unaccompanied minors. Adoption is one solution to quickly get these kids into homes, but many kids refuse because their family is far away but alive.

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Colorado's affordable artist housing efforts catching on quickly

Ray Mark Rinaldi

October 03, 2015 |

The Denver Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Artists need cheap living costs, but their presence improves a community and the property values. The State of Colorado and private developers are creating affordable housing and work spaces for artists in neighborhoods they want to thrive.

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How Australia and Britain Tackled Gun Violence

Margaret Hartmann

October 02, 2015 |

New York Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Australia

The U.S. continues to resist restrictive gun laws. Australia and Britain significantly decreased mass shootings through the banning of certain guns, more restrictive permits, buyback programs, and a national firearms registration system.

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Opening City Hall's Wallets to Innovation

Tina Rosenberg

September 25, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Great solutions to common problems often already exist and have been implemented elsewhere. By crowdsourcing ideas and broadening the pool from which contractors are selected, cities across the world are improving their cities.

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The Case for Gun Courts

Alex Yablon

September 24, 2015 |

The Trace |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

Cities in the U.S. have decreased recidivism through specialized courts for firearm offenders. These efforts, however, have not helped overall gun violence, so university research is suggesting new tactics.

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The Brave Young Doctors of Sierra Leone

Amy Maxmen

September 16, 2015 |

PBS NOVA |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Sierra Leone, Freetown, Western Area

King’s Partnership and Partners in Health are outliers in the global health community in focusing on the mentorship of Sierra Leone’s next generation of doctors. The country has a profound need for more medical experts.

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Fort Collins looks to Vermont for homeless solutions

Sarah Jane Kyle

September 11, 2015 |

Coloradoan |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Collins, Colorado

Although they sit nearly 2,000 miles apart, Burlington, Vermont and Fort Collins, Colorado, both deal with homelessness to a similar degree. That is why when Burlington officials implemented a successful street outreach program, leaders in the midwestern state took notice. In late 2015, the city of Fort Collins set out to pilot their own outreach program, modeled after Burlington's efforts.

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