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Oklahoma City-Based International Development NGO Focuses On Women

Jacob McCleland

May 23, 2017 |

WMOT |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: India, Madhubani, Bihar

In many rural villages in Northern India and Nepal, long-standing cultural norms have relegated women to subordinate positions in marriage and minimal educational opportunities, stifling the social, agricultural and economic development of entire communities. But with the NGO World Neighbors' work to increase female literacy and help initiate locally-controlled savings and credit groups, these areas' female residents have become a more empowered component of local development and progressive change.

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This Cuban lung cancer drug is giving some U.S. patients hope

Amy Guttman

May 09, 2017 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Cuba, Havana

CIMAvax, a new lung cancer treatment based in Cuba, has proved to stop and reduce the growth of tumors. Although it's not FDA regulated, many Americans are turning to the therapeutic drug in hopes of reducing the effects of cancer.

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How high-tech replicas can help save our cultural heritage

Frank Carlson

April 28, 2017 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Spain, Madrid

Factum Arte creates replicas of art and artifacts through cutting edge technology and careful detail. These replicas are used to create access, preserve fragile originals, and replace objects that have been destroyed.

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The people making films above the 60th parallel

Valentina Valentini

April 25, 2017 |

BBC |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Canada, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

By leveraging technology, artists living above the 60th parallel are increasing indigenous representation in filmmaking. In Yellowknife, Canada, aRTLess Collective’s Dead North Film Festival uses live streaming to reach thousands of residents across remote—and otherwise largely inaccessible—northern areas. The film festival connects and empowers indigenous northerners to represent themselves and their culture through film.

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Saving seeds and stories at Taos Pueblo

Cody Hooks

April 20, 2017 |

The Taos News |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Taos Pueblo, United States, Taos, New Mexico

One small thing colonization destroyed was seeds. Indigenous communities used to pass seeds down from generation to generation, but according to some estimates, seed erosion has wiped off as much as 90 percent of agricultural crops. A global effort is being undertaken to save seeds, and also conserve tradition.

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India's first community radio still makes the right connect

R. Avadhani

April 08, 2017 |

The Hindu |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: India, Zaheerabad

Sangam Radio is India's oldest community radio station as well as the first station run by women. Broadcasting two hours a day, Sangam plays recording of songs collected in the field, personal stories of community members, and community information.

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Spaces and moments of leisure

Farahnaz Zahidi

March 26, 2017 |

The News on Sunday |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Pakistan, Karachi

Collecting movies shot on cellphones, the Mera Karachi Mobile Cinema captures every day life in Karachi as seen through its residents. The films are projected in non-traditional spaces for Karachi residents as well as through the use of a rickshaw-powered projector.

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Role play: teaching gender equality in India

Shaifali Agrawal

March 03, 2017 |

Positive.News |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India

In India gender inequality and stereotype perpetuation have been barriers to reaching equality, Gulika Reddy tried to implement changes and work with adults but these ideas were so firmly entrenched that they could not adjust to other ideology. Thus, she started 'Schools of Equality' where children receive lessons (in their regular schools) and creatively engage in analysis and discussion of gender equality issues in order to help shape more equal perspectives at an earlier age.

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Syrian women find confidence and community in Canada through catering events

Jenny Uechi

March 01, 2017 |

National Observer |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

A select group of women Syrian refugees are helping cater dinners in Vancouver, British Columbia. The dinner events, titled “Tayybeh: A Celebration of Syrian Cuisine,” help the women both earn a small living and create a support network. Anyone is able to buy a ticket, and attendee numbers have only grown since the first event.

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Almost all girls were cut in her Ethiopian village. Not anymore, thanks to her.

Amy Yee

January 26, 2017 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

When Bogaletch Gebre was a girl she underwent a dangerous procedure, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The practice requires the removal of all, or part of the clitoris. It can lead to scarring, bleeding, and sometimes even death. When she grew up and learned the harmful effects of the procedure, she and her sister decided to create a non profit to end the practice. “Today, KMG is credited with virtually eliminating FGM in Kembata, a region of 680,000.” What’s worked so well for the non profit? Community conversations. “Community conversations can work anywhere where human beings live together,” Gebre says. “

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