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A Philippine town and its leaders show how mangrove restoration can succeed

Mavic Conde

May 04, 2023 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Prieto Diaz

With support from the local government, a community-based program in the Philippines trains residents in mangrove reforestation, then teaches them how to sustainably manage the marine ecosystem. The program also helps them find livelihoods that don’t involve cutting the mangroves down.

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"Stable Recovery" Trains People in Rehab to Work with Horses

Anya Slepyan

May 03, 2023 |

The Daily Yonder |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lexington, Kentucky

The Stable Recovery program provides housing and recovery support for people suffering from addiction, as well as job training to prepare participants to work in the equine industry. The program offers a sense of therapeutic community to those in recovery, as well as newly trained workers to address the labor shortage in the equine industry.

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Local Social Impact Investors Are Pulling Chicago Out Of Junk Bond Status

Oscar Perry Abello

May 02, 2023 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The city of Chicago is offering municipal bond investors — specifically those interested in ESG investing — opportunities to fund social projects like planting 15,000 trees in historically disinvested neighborhoods over the next three years, converting motels and single-room buildings into housing for people transitioning out of homelessness and replacing the city’s gas-powered vehicles with electric.

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The Deliveristas

Daniel Alarcón, Natalia Sánchez Loayza

May 02, 2023 |

Radio Ambulante |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Deliveristas Unidos started as a WhatsApp group for local delivery workers to connect, but over time it turned into a mobilized organization of thousands of delivery workers ready to take to the streets to protect their rights as workers. Through their organizing, the group managed to get a legislative package passed that enacted several laws that guaranteed their rights and protections, including access to bathrooms in restaurants across the city, transparent communication with delivery apps about tips, as well as hourly pay.

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Solar Microgrids Providing Energy to Disadvantaged Rural Communities in Kisii County

Rodgers Otiso

May 01, 2023 |

Rongo University |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Kisii County

PowerHive’s solar microgrid project provides electricity to those living in remote areas where power isn’t easily accessible. Since starting five years ago, the project has benefitted 1,500 households and has also led to a decrease in violence as nighttime robberies and attacks are less common when houses in the community are lit.

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Waste Management; Turning Plastic Waste into Wealth.

Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah

May 01, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

A digital marketplace called Trash Coin is increasing the amount of waste that gets recycled in Nigeria. People can find the nearest drop-off location on the company’s mobile app to exchange recyclables for payment vouchers. Payment is based on the weight of the waste and can be transferred to bank accounts or used to pay for services like electricity.

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How a dinosaur is redefining a rural coal town

Derek Maiolo

May 01, 2023 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Rangely, Colorado

The Dinosaur National Monument in an old mining town is bringing in tourists and is turning a profit for the town. In 2021, visitors to the Monument spent $24.3 million.

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Ryan House solves unmet needs of children with life-limiting sickness

Lauren Kobley, Sierra Alvarez, Hailey Forbis

May 01, 2023 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

Ryan House is one of three pediatric hospice homes in the United States and provides respite, palliative care and hospice to children with life-limiting illnesses. Staff at Ryan House focus on creating positive experiences and memories, while simultaneously supporting family members and connecting them with other families that share in their experiences. To date, Ryan House has helped more than 1,000 children and their families.

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Why Nature-Based Therapy Is Gaining Traction Among Veterans

Daliah Singer

May 01, 2023 |

Smithsonian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

Outdoor therapy, like hunting trips, rock climbing clinics and weekend hiking adventures, is helping veterans reduce symptoms of PTSD and work through other mental health issues. Several veteran-run groups, like Heroes’ Harvests, have emerged to connect local veterans to these programs and they’ve also begun organizing to pass supportive legislation like the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, which pushes for the VA to provide veterans with the option for outdoor therapy.

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Up-Close Ecotourism Is Nurturing Gray Whales in Mexico

Michaela Haas

May 01, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Baja Sur

A fishing cooperative at the San Ignacio Lagoon protects gray whales that use the lagoon as a nursery by not fishing at that time of the year. Instead, their income comes from ecotourism which brings people close to the whales during that season.

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