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  • Halal donations start for Muslim medical front-liners

    April 20, 2020 |

    Philippine Daily Inquirer |

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    Response Location: Philippines, Manila

    Alzaky Foods is providing free halal meals to Muslim medical workers in metro Manila. Many Muslim frontline workers were surviving on fast food, crackers, or chips since food donations were not halal. Alzaky has provided more than 2,400 halal meals to over 60 government and private hospitals across the city. The company provides some of the funding in combination with external donations. Identifying Muslim medical workers is a challenge. So far they have identified 200 doctors, nurses, and other medical staff, which they believe is only about 20-30% of the actual number.

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  • Low tech solutions for students without internet access at home

    April 19, 2020 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States

    As schools have gone online during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and administrators are finding low-tech ways to deliver educational lessons to the students without access to remote learning tools, such as basic internet. A few of the initial innovations include broadcasting lessons on TV, distributing printed packets, and curbside library book delivery.

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  • Black doctors group brings COVID-19 testing to underserved neighborhoods

    April 17, 2020 |

    WHYY |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    In Philadelphia, a group of Black doctors formed a medical team to address the Covid-19 testing disparity between different parts of the community. Known as the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, the group offers appointments and makes house calls to test community members for the virus. Although they currently have many volunteers helping, the group is limited by the amount of testing supplies they have on hand.

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  • Who is helping Texas businesses save jobs?

    April 17, 2020 |

    KTRK-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Sugarland, Texas

    Community banks in Texas have outpaced much larger national banks in approving and funding loans that are keeping businesses afloat during the pandemic-induced lockdown. The lone star state leads in the number of loans processed totaling $17 billion - saving a reported 200,000 jobs. Businesses in Texas have received more loans than any other state due to community banks that have been working around the clock. The banks have managed to approve as many loans as they typically would in an 18-month period.

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  • Northern Arapaho Clinic Conducts Over 20 Percent Of COVID-19 Testing In Wyoming

    April 16, 2020 |

    Wyoming Public Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Wyoming

    The Wind River Family and Community Healthcare in Wyoming has been able to conduct a significant number of COVID-19 tests due to their early preparedness strategy. By early February, the clinic had begun drafting their plan and by April they had ordered enough supplies to conduct mass testing and implemented drive through testing sites, with all tests being sent to a private lab. Although there are limitations to how accurate results are when using a private lab, doctors at the clinic believe the approach has still been largely beneficial.

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  • Accessible Rapid Response Testing Rolled Out in Communities of Color

    April 16, 2020 |

    DigBoston |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Local officials and healthcare providers in Massachusetts are focusing efforts on equitably distributing tests by introducing rapid response testing in communities of color. Community members can get tested at an on-site clinic and also via a mobile testing van, which is being sent to areas that have potential to become hotspots for transmission.

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  • Agrobiodiversity initiatives open women's horizons in Kerala

    April 15, 2020 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: India, Palakkad, Kerala

    The Kudumbashree Mission aims to encourage agrobiodiversity projects in India and empower women farmers. These projects revive traditional and sustainable farming practices called “panchakrishi.” So far, there are 192 hamlets and over 840 hectares under this type of farming, producing pulses, tubers, paddy, millets, and vegetables. While climate change has caused a lower crop yield for some farmers, pancharkrishi has helped women diversify their crops and maintain nutritional security.

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  • Rolling for a Better Future

    April 13, 2020 |

    Atlatszo |

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    Response Location: Hungary, Pécs

    In Pécs, Hungary, the Rolling Basket wheelchair basketball team is helping to integrate typically isolated people into the community through sports and recreation. Beyond the physical benefit, wheelchair basketball is helping players develop adaptability, autonomy, and improved stress tolerance.

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  • Feeding the frontline: How Los Angeles restaurants are supporting health workers

    April 13, 2020 |

    USC Annenberg Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    With restaurants closing and hospital staff working extra hours, Los Angeles communities are finding ways for them to support one another. As a response to COVID-19, people are donating money to local LA businesses like KitchenMouse, Bibi’s Bakery, and Pizza World, so they can provide meals for healthcare staff.

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  • A County Expands Internet Access with Remote WiFi Hotspots

    April 10, 2020 |

    Route Fifty |

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    Response Location: United States, Delaware

    A county in Delaware has built out drive-up WiFi hotspots outside of public buildings that allow students, workers, and other residents to access the internet while social distancing. “You have a situation where the internet was a nice thing to have a few weeks ago, but it is now really necessary if you want your kids to go to school. It’s necessary to keep your job,” County Executive Matthew Meyer said.

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