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A digital refuge for male survivors of sexual abuse

Yusuf Adua

August 29, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State

Boys Without Borders provides boys who experienced sexual abuse with a support system and educational resources to help them overcome social and mental health issues they may be facing. With the group’s 65 student volunteers, they have helped more than 2,500 boys since launching in 2020.

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The non-profit pushing back drug abuse in Nigeria

Arinze Chijioke

August 25, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The David Folaranmi Foundation works to fight drug abuse and help those suffering from addiction through rehabilitation and education efforts. The Foundation connects patients to local rehabilitation centers for free treatment and therapy services. The Foundation also works to empower individuals to gain practical skills to help them reenter society and the workforce. Since forming in 2017, the Foundation has successfully funded the rehabilitation of 66 individuals.

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How Harm Reduction is Saving Lives

Jenna Zibton

August 24, 2023 |

Solutionaries |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Roanoke, Virginia

The Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition provides services and supplies to help drug users stay safe and stay alive with the goal of eventually getting into treatment, offering syringe exchange services, testing and treatment connection for Hepatitis C and HIV, case management support, and more. The coalition safely disposes of 100,000 syringes per year, and research shows that people who access services through a harm reduction program are five times more likely to seek treatment for substance abuse.

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TatoHub: Community spaces across Ukraine help families cope with the psychological challenges of war

Alice Smahina

August 23, 2023 |

Рубрика (Rubryka) |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Ukraine

Rubryka tells the story of a fishing club that turned into a non-governmental organization that helped Ukrainians evacuate from the Donetsk region, collects humanitarian aid, and now provides psychological and other support to displaced people in various communities of Ukraine.

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The Trans Community is Fighting Tough New Laws

Erik Sandoval

August 17, 2023 |

Solutionaries |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

Given legislative changes restricting access to hormone therapy and medical care for transgender individuals, many groups and individuals across the U.S. have developed community-based healthcare clinics and support networks to serve impacted individuals. One organization, Plume, has helped 13,000 patients in 45 states with its virtual gender-affirming care, which includes hormone therapy, primary care, and mental health support, plus legal and social navigation assistance.

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The sports club spreading positivity in a war-torn Yemen

Abdullah Ali

August 16, 2023 |

Positive.News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Yemen, Sanaa

Ahsan Fareek, or “Best Team,” is a daily, free exercise session for local men to move their bodies, alleviate stress, address mental health concerns and socialize with others. Best Team started with just two members but eventually grew to more than 1,500 people of all ages and walks of life who meet on a daily basis across the group’s 17 branches.

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At this East Oakland salon, violence prevention starts with self-care

Celeste Hamilton Dennis

August 14, 2023 |

The Oaklandside |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

The Self-i.s.h. Society is a hair salon and community space where people — particularly women of color — gather to find connection while on their personal healing journeys. The Self-i.s.h. Society hosts pop-up events and partners with local organizations with a holistic care angle, all while pushing participants to “get selfish” and start focusing on themselves.

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The Dental-Mental Connection: A Clinic in Oakland's Chinatown Brings Mental Health Care to Dental Patients

Celeste Hamilton Dennis

August 14, 2023 |

MindSite News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Dental offices like Asian Health Services are starting to incorporate mental health care in their dental services. By observing changes in oral health, building trust with patients to talk about their mental health and having them fill out questionnaires about how they’ve been feeling, dentists are able to identify patients that may be struggling and then help connect them with therapy and treatment. Asian Health Services screens 300 to 400 patients per year, about 7% of which are then referred to counseling.

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Tucson nonprofit Boys to Men helps create a safe space for male youth

Sophia Biazus

August 10, 2023 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

The Boys to Men Mentoring Network aims to create nurturing, intentional spaces for boys to connect to build mindful relationships with safe, trusted men in the community. The Network hosts weekly talking circle support groups in 20 area middle and high schools where male mentors share their life experiences and lessons learned. Group data has shown that boys who participate in the weekly talking circles have improved grades, fewer disciplinary problems, increased emotional intelligence and improved social skills.

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As Indigenous Youth, We Know Peer Overdose Education Is Vital

Sarina Lyons Taliah Lyons Zara Lyons Ayla Martin

August 03, 2023 |

Native News Online |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Canada, Ontario

Talk Overdose provides peer-delivered education to youth in seventh to twelfth grade about overdose prevention. The group of teens also provides naloxone training, hosts guest speakers and interactive workshops that teach empathetic listening skills. Talk Overdose was formed in 2021 and has since reached over 1,500 youth across the country and has stated to offer Indigenous culture workshops, as a connection to culture has shown to have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

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