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  • How NGO is Bridging Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities Through Distribution of Hand Tricycles

    March 07, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Yobe

    The North-East Youth Initiative for Development provides hand tricycles to people with disabilities who require wheelchairs to help improve their access to education and other social activities that they wouldn’t be able to access otherwise. Access to the hand tricycles not only increases individuals’ access to activities and school but also increases their independence, self-esteem, and feelings of inclusion. So far 50 people have benefited from this program.

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  • MANi's free multi-pronged approach to combating Nigeria's burgeoning mental health crisis

    March 06, 2023 |

    HealthNews.ng |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANi) offers free programs that provide mental health first aid and suicide intervention. MANi provides virtual counseling facilitated by trained, volunteer professionals as well as in-person offerings like conversation cafes and other group talks that aim to sensitize and educate people about mental health. In the last four years, MANi has provided direct support to over 40,000 people, the majority of which are between the ages of 10 and 25.

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  • To Empower Youths, this Nigerian is Teaching Digital Skills in Yorùbá

    March 06, 2023 |

    The Solutions Paper |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    A data analyst who is a Microsoft-certified trainer uploads videos on social media teaching digital technology skills in the Yorùbá language. The videos are free to watch and break the language barrier that arises with most English-only tech information available online.

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  • PreventEpidemicsNaija: How a Media Strategy Contributed to Increasing Epidemic Preparedness Awareness in Nigeria

    March 06, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

    The #PreventEpidemicsNaija project advocates for sustained funding for the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention by working to increase understanding of epidemic preparedness. The project connects with and trains journalists from across the country to equip them with the necessary skills and resources to share accurate information with the public. So far the project has trained over 70 Journalists, produced seven fellows, and over 100 stories.

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  • A Colorado state park's 'mini tanks' get people with disabilities back on the trail

    March 03, 2023 |

    Wyoming Public Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Pine, Colorado

    The Track Chair Program at Staunton State Park in Colorado allows people with disabilities to travel the hiking trails for free. The chairs have triangular treads, stabilizing hydraulics and suspension so they can traverse hills, rocks, and bumps easily.

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  • A surprising remedy for teens in mental health crises

    March 03, 2023 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Ramsey, New Jersey

    The Teen Mental Health First Aid training program gives students the necessary tools to identify warning signs and help their peers when experiencing a mental health crisis. Training students on how to act as first responders through this program has shown to increase mental health literacy and reduce reports of psychological distress among teens. Due to its results, Mental Health First Aid training is now required for all students and staff throughout the school district.

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  • SafiriSalama.com is helping Kenyans to digitally plan and manage funerals

    March 02, 2023 |

    Benjamindada.com |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    SafiriSalama.com is a funeral-tech startup that provides people with a way to memorialize their loved ones online, as well as connect with professionals in the funeral industry. Since the website’s beta launch in November 2022, it has seen over 67,000 visitors and more than 478 tributes and 2,000 memorial pictures have been shared to the site.

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  • Forging Pathways to Land Access for BIPOC Farmers in Georgia

    March 02, 2023 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Georgia

    It can be difficult to find and afford farmland in the United States, so a web tool called Georgia FarmLink connects disadvantaged farmers to landowners and resources for help with legal and business advice.

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  • This Free Grocery Store is Trying to Address Atlanta's Food Access Problems

    March 02, 2023 |

    Capital B (Atlanta) |

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    Response Location: United States, Grove Park, Georgia

    The Grocery Spot is a free grocery store where residents can access redistributed food from local pantries and for-profit grocery stores that have more than they can sell. The Grocery Spot addresses food waste and access, providing more than 140,000 pounds of free food to more than 600 families each week.

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  • Children's adoration offers young families a chance for prayer, community

    March 02, 2023 |

    The Pillar |

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    Response Location: United States, Blacksburg, Virginia

    A parish in Blacksburg, Virginia, runs a half-hour Eucharistic adoration on the weekends for families with young children that find it difficult to make it through the traditional version. They mix readings, reflections, and prayer with coloring, songs, and time on the playground.

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