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'This is ours' - Somaliland women smell success as frankincense business takes off

Rachel Fobar

May 17, 2023 |

The Fuller Project |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Somaliland, Erigavo

Beeyo Maal is a collective of women running their own businesses in Somaliland’s male-dominated frankincense industry. The group, which has about 280 members, allows women to make roughly five times what they were paid when previously working for exploitative companies.

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Local organizations offer climate education for Boston-area kids

Elisabeth Hadjis, Cassidy McNeeley

May 15, 2023 |

The Scope |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Because Massachusetts has few requirements around incorporating climate change into school curriculums, organizations such as Eastie Farm, Climate Action Through Education, and Spring Forward work to fill the gaps both in and out of the classroom. Through hands-on learning opportunities, ready-made lesson plans, and youth-led workshops, the organizations aim to improve students' climate literacy in a way that feels relevant to their daily lives.

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Del concreto al bolsillo: Descubre cómo cosecharon hasta $30 semanales entre los edificios en Zacamil.

Adriana González

May 13, 2023 |

Proyecto Lava |

Social Media |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: El Salvador

Para luchar contra el alza de precios de los alimentos, Micelio Suburbano construye huertas para comunidades en espacios urbanos. Los voluntarios que trabajan en las huertas reciben comida para alimentar a sus casas, y así pueden ahorrar dinero.

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New Indonesia climate fund backs Indigenous forest guardians

Michael Taylor, Asad Asnawi

May 12, 2023 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Indonesia

The Nusantra Fund provides financial support directly to community-led projects in Indonesia. The aim is to improve the livelihoods of Indigenous and local people while tackling climate change impacts and protecting biodiversity.

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The Puerto Ricans Illegally Occupying Land to Resist Displacement

Laura M. Quintero, Bianca Graulau

May 12, 2023 |

Economic Hardship Reporting Project |

Multi-Media |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Puerto Rico

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, several locals are joining together to occupy land and avoid further displacement. Community members have worked together to address food insecurity by creating community gardens and have also cleaned and repaired abandoned buildings in the community to turn them into food banks, housing options and resource centers for those in need.

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The ballet school giving girls hope in a tough Nairobi neighbourhood

Robbie Griffiths, Flavian Mbusi

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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Honey production sweetens snow leopard conservation in Kyrgyzstan

Monica Pelliccia

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

Astrid Arellano

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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Indigenous-led farm, Tea Creek, leads the way in food sovereignty

Kim Kimberlin

May 09, 2023 |

Keremeos Review |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tsimshian Nation, Canada

Tea Creek is a holistic approach to food sovereignty and economic development that provides community, trades training and land preservation, with an emphasis on reaching indigenous people. Tea Creek also provides a Food Sovereignty Training Program that includes courses in horticulture, carpentry, first aid, and more that graduated 108 people in 2021.

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Bidibidi refugee tackles plastic waste

Violet Ikong

May 06, 2023 |

Amjambo Africa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Bidibidi

Generous Design Africa works to reduce plastic pollution through upcycling and recycling. The group recycles plastic and makes products like rulers, cups, and buttons, that are sold for profit. Generous Design Africa also holds two monthly trainings to teach locals about plastic recycling and the dangers of plastic pollution. So far, more than 100 people have attended the training.

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