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A Program for Youth Is Reshaping Arts Education in Chicago

Francia Garcia Hernandez

February 21, 2022 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The National Museum of Mexican Art’s Yollocalli Arts Reach provides space for young people to collaborate with each other, work with mentors, and gain exposure to different art forms and creative skills. Yollocalli serves Chicago’s youth in predominately Latino neighborhoods and focused on free art programming, mentorship, and career support. The programming emphasizes creativity as a tool for youth to learn to express their needs, share their ideas, and influence their environment. Nearly 3,000 teenagers and young adults have participated in Yollocalli’s programs with forty lead artists.

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A Multi-Pronged Approach Spreads STEM Education And Digital Knowledge Among Girls In Nigeria

Violet Ikong

February 15, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria

The Webfala Digital Skills For All Initiative educates young entrepreneurs in digital literacy, social media, and marketing while encouraging young women to explore careers in STEM.

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One doctor, two states: Comparing Texas and North Carolina transparency

Matt Grant Dalton Huey

February 15, 2022 |

KXAN-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

The North Carolina Medical Board posts reports of doctors’ disciplinary actions, hospital privilege actions, and malpractice settlements on an online database to increase transparency with patients.

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Plus-Size Nigerian Ladies Fight Body-Shaming, Build Self-esteem Using Pageantry

Victor Akuma

February 08, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

Miss Bold and Beautiful Nigeria Plus Size is a yearly event that brings together plus-sized women for one week, culminating in a pageant that provides a platform to celebrate larger bodies, build self-esteem, and fight body-shaming. Throughout the week the women participate in sessions on how to build self-esteem and work on their mental health and self-love. Contestants develop deep connections with each other while also competing for cash prizes in the pageant, which is broadcast nationally and on YouTube.

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From a Fact-Finding Visit to Providing Safe Water for Sauka Community

Chibuike Alagboso

February 07, 2022 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Sauka

The international organization Riders for Health provided an electric generator to a community in Nigeria to power their water pump and get them access to clean drinking water.

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¿Cómo lograr que una ciudad sea amigable con envejecer?

Mónica Quesada Cordero

February 04, 2022 |

El Colectivo 506 |

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Response Location: Costa Rica

Una alianza público-privada entre organizaciones no gubernamentales y gobiernos locales está fomentando la transformación de las ciudades en Costa Rica para que sean amigables con las personas mayores y consecuentemente promotoras del envejecimiento saludable.

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The Ohio Organization Rekindling Indigenous Foodways

Zeb Larson

January 21, 2022 |

Belt Magazine |

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Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

The Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio opened a food truck that sells Indigenous cuisine to boost public awareness of the Native American community and increase intertribal and inter-generational knowledge sharing.

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Asthma affects thousands of Oakland kids. These residents are working to prevent it

Sonya Lustig

January 10, 2022 |

The Oaklandside |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

To help prevent children with asthma from missing school and being hospitalized Asthma Start provides their families with education and resources like mattress and pillow covers and cleaning supplies.

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At-home businesses are growing. Women and people of color benefit the most

Chabeli Carrazana

December 27, 2021 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Local laws that allow people to use their homes as a hub for their at-home businesses are providing more entrepreneurial opportunities, specifically for women and people of color. There’s already evidence that these new regulations are leading to more women starting businesses, as the number of businesses owned by women grew by 27% during the pandemic.

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S.A.F.E. program supports Mansfield City School's homeless families

Katie Ellington

December 24, 2021 |

Richland Source |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Massachusetts

The Student Achievement through Family Engagement program provides Mansfield City School students experiencing homelessness with support, necessary supplies, and even toys and holiday gifts. Their efforts help improve student academic performance.

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