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  • Woman-led non-profit sparking hope in Borno communities

    August 14, 2023 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Maiduguri, Borno State

    The Advocacy for Human Value Foundation works to protect vulnerable communities — like women and children — in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps due to the Boko Haram crises. The Foundation has addressed fundamental community needs by increasing access to water and hygiene facilities, healthcare services, educational opportunities, safety practices and has even partnered with entrepreneurs to empower women with profitable skills and small grants to help make them more independent.

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  • 'It helps with my stress': US basic income project shows signs of success

    August 13, 2023 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

    A pilot project by a pair of nonprofits in Atlanta, Georgia, gives monthly, no-strings-attached payments of $850 to 650 predominantly Black women who are earning 200% or less of the federal poverty level. The goal of the concept, called guaranteed income, is to combat poverty while giving the recipients agency to spend the money on their specific needs.

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  • This Organisation is Helping Women to Win Against Unemployment

    August 10, 2023 |

    The Solutions Paper |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Ilorin

    To combat unemployment, the Girls2Women Initiative runs 6- to 12-week training programs for girls and women in underserved communities in Nigeria. During this time they learn skills they can use to find a job or start their own business in industries like graphic design, decor, and tailoring.

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  • Kenya: County Health Programme Lowering Mother, Child Deaths in Vihiga

    August 10, 2023 |

    Science Africa |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Vihiga County

    The Boresha afya ya mama na mtoto (improve the health of mother and child) program works to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by connecting mothers with community health volunteers. These volunteers provide important education on topics like antenatal care and also help to increase access to immunization services. When the group formed in 2018, 531 women died during childbirth or pregnancy, but as of 2023, that number has dropped to 344 thanks to the program’s initiatives.

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

    August 10, 2023 |

    Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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    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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  • New Health Department program puts nurses in the homes of high-risk moms, babies in Mississippi

    August 09, 2023 |

    Mississippi Today |

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    Response Location: United States, Mississippi

    Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies pairs registered nurse case managers with women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, specifically targeting those in rural communities where access to care is limited. The program provides health education, emotional support and targeted care from nutritionists and social workers at no direct cost. Since launching, the program has provided services to about 640 patients around the state.

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  • How Peru's indigenous peoples fight for quality education

    August 08, 2023 |

    FairPlanet |

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    Response Location: Peru, Cusco

    Amantaní spearheads a range of initiatives to improve educational opportunities for students in remote areas of Peru, such as its Ethical Trade program, in which artisans sell traditional goods both to support themselves and to help fund fellowships covering students’ tuition costs. The organization is also focused on helping indigenous students embrace their cultural heritage and languages.

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  • Growing number of NM schools pursue restorative justice to keep kids in schools

    August 08, 2023 |

    New Mexico In Depth |

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    Response Location: Navajo Nation, United States, New Mexico

    More New Mexico schools are adopting restorative justice as an approach to discipline, which encourages students to reflect on their actions through mediation and structured communication. Since instituting “talking circles” to help resolve conflict, Cuba Independent Schools, which serves a large Indigenous population, has seen fights decrease and attendance rates improve.

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  • To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to grow your own programs

    August 07, 2023 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Morgan City, Louisiana

    “Grow your own” programs, like Reach University’s, are working to address teacher shortages, particularly in rural areas, by recruiting school employees who don’t have college or education degrees and giving them a chance to earn an undergraduate degree in education at just $75 a month. Participants take courses online and take 15 hours out of their work week to spend time observing and training in classrooms. So far 84% of all parishes across the state have signed up to take Reach trainees, which could put a significant dent in the statewide teacher vacancy issue.

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  • So you want year-round schooling, Philly? Here's how one charter school network does it.

    August 07, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Belmont Charter School offers a year-round program that includes camp-style activities, work-study programs, job training, and classroom learning in small groups during the summer. Teachers still receive several weeks off before summer programming starts, and students say the summer options help them build real-world skills and explore topics that aren’t always covered during the regular school year.

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