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'Our guardian angels': A small but mighty effort to bring holiday joy to NC Helene victims

Théoden Janes

November 20, 2024 |

The Charlotte Observer |

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Response Location: United States, North Carolina

A Facebook group posts the Amazon "wish lists" of families in Western North Carolina who were affected by Hurricane Helene to help them meet their immediate needs and provide holiday gifts for children. Donors "adopt" families and purchase anywhere from one item to the entire list.

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How musicians are helping western North Carolinians replace instruments lost in Helene

Paul Albani-Burgio

November 19, 2024 |

Citizen-Times |

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Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

Restring Appalachia matches people who lost their instruments to Hurricane Helene with donors offering up instruments of similar quality. So far, roughly 175 people have signed up to donate about 400 instruments, with about 20 delivered to Asheville so far, though the need still outpaces the supply.

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How unconventional crops could save water — and reshape Utah farming

David Condos

November 18, 2024 |

KUER Radio |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Utah

Farmers and researchers in Utah are growing Kernza, a perennial grain that requires very little water and improves soil health, in hopes of helping the local agricultural industry adapt to record-breaking heat and droughts.

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Michigan's most vulnerable rescued by kinship caregivers

Hayley Harding, Sarah Rahal

November 10, 2024 |

The Detroit News |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Various programs and organizations, like Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Grandparents Parenting Again, are helping seniors navigate and understand kinship care, providing them with guidance and support to transition to caring for loved ones.

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CJID's Press Attack Tracker gives Nigerian journalists shield against press freedom violations

Phillip Anjorin

November 06, 2024 |

Dubawa |

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Response Location: Nigeria

The Press Attack Tracker by the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development records, verifies and intervenes in instances of press freedom violations. The organization uses data from the Tracker to push policymakers to enact change and to ensure journalists know what areas may pose a higher risk to their safety while also providing psychosocial support and covering medical expenses when needed.

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Forest therapy for wildfire survivors

Rebecca Randall

November 01, 2024 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, California

Social workers, psychotherapists, and community leaders in the California towns impacted by the Camp Fire were trained as forest therapy guides to help residents emotionally recover from the disaster and reconnect with nature. They offer free guided walks full of interactive activities and conversations.

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When lights went out in Western North Carolina, solar and batteries helped some power up

Adam Wagner

October 28, 2024 |

The News & Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

After Hurricane Helene shut down most of the power grid, the Footprint Project brought 47 portable solar arrays and battery systems to the area to help restore power. These solar panels offer an alternative to diesel-powered generators, so people in remote areas experiencing a natural disaster don’t have to rely on burning fossil fuels, which contributes to the climate crisis.

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Black women lean into leadership program to build power and sisterhood

Deborah Barfield Berry

October 22, 2024 |

USA Today |

Multi-Media |

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Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

The Power, Innovation and Leadership executive education program brings Black women together to train them to become strong leaders, spearheading causes around issues like reducing poverty, advocating for reproductive justice and protecting voting rights. 25 women have graduated from the program already, and the next cohort is set to start in January, as they work toward their goal of training 100 Black women leaders.

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Fighting Water Scarcity and Disease: Kenya's Sand Dam Revolution

Jackson Okata

October 14, 2024 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Kenya, Kajiado West

Amidst water scarcity and increased waterborne diseases, community members are using sand dams, an innovative water management system, to conserve rainwater for daily use. Sand dams offer extended water storage capabilities, lasting up to a year, ensuring community members have consistent access to clean water for farming, cooking and general hygiene. There are currently six sand dams in the community serving 600 households.

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With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

Joel Rose, Ronaldo Arrieta

October 13, 2024 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Asheville, North Carolina

Volunteers with BeLoved Asheville are bringing Asheville residents water so they can flush toilets, wash their hands and shower amid the water scarcity caused by Hurricane Helene. These improvised distribution systems have become crucial to ensure residents can maintain their hygiene and prevent illness until their normal water access is restored.

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