Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

Search Results

You searched for: -

There are 17313 results  for your search.  View and Refine Your Search Terms

  • Accessible Rapid Response Testing Rolled Out in Communities of Color

    April 16, 2020 |

    DigBoston |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Local officials and healthcare providers in Massachusetts are focusing efforts on equitably distributing tests by introducing rapid response testing in communities of color. Community members can get tested at an on-site clinic and also via a mobile testing van, which is being sent to areas that have potential to become hotspots for transmission.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Rezepte gegen die Einsamkeit

    April 16, 2020 |

    Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom

    Für viele ältere Menschen ist die Isolation besonders schlimm. Doch Ideen wie ein Oma-Adoptionsprogramm und ein schlaues Fensterzettel-System können Seniorinnen und Senioren dabei helfen, die Krise zu meistern.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • An Army of Virus Tracers Takes Shape in Massachusetts

    April 16, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    While East Asian countries have found success in deploying technology to do contact tracing, or a method of virus containment in which disease detectives track and monitor the interactions and movements of known infected people, U.S. states like Massachusetts is relying on people power. In a $44 million program, the state government is hiring more than 1,000 tracers. San Francisco is using 150 volunteers, and Ireland is sending out 1,000 furloughed government workers.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Once-Struggling New Jersey Farm Offers Bounty of Vegetables and More to Social-Distancing Customers

    April 16, 2020 |

    Next City |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Pennington, New Jersey

    With grocery stores at capacity with delivery services, and people not wanting to leave their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, local farms like Honey Brook Organic Farm are seeing huge increases in business. The New Jersey farm had already started shifting from a CSA model to delivery, so they used that infrastructure to easily pivot. Collaboration with other local farms has been key, so beyond their produce, they’re partnering with their network to deliver meat, eggs, and even prepared meals from local restaurants.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • How to Rebuild a War-torn Middle Eastern City? Start with the Souk

    April 15, 2020 |

    Next City |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Syria

    A combination of agencies, charities, and business owners have been working toward the goal of rebuilding Syrian cities by focusing on souks, or markets, dating back centuries. Bringing the souks back to life was a relatively easy reconstruction project, free of legal complications, and vital to the communities' return to normalcy. Sticklers for historical accuracy argue that the original medieval architecture of the souks is impossible to recreate, therefore rendering it "totally fake," but those who are more concerned with repatriating refugees and rebuilding war-town Syria disagree.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Pittsburgh nonprofit providing resources, help for African American community amid COVID-19

    April 15, 2020 |

    WPXI-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    In cities across the United States, the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting communities of color in part due to a lack of information being provided to these areas. A non-profit in Pittsburg is working to close that gap by hosting a weekly virtual townhall that connects the black community with doctors, state lawmakers and health care workers.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Making a difference: Madison makers build safety equipment for frontlines of COVID-19 fight

    April 15, 2020 |

    The Cap Times |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

    Innovation labs, makerspaces, and fabrication laboratories are just a few of the entities that helping to address the shortage of personal protective equipment in hospitals by creating face shields and masks. In Madison, Wisconsin, the design for a custom-made medical face shield prototype created by Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab only uses three materials and has been approved by the university's infection control department. To help others join in efforts, the engineers made the design available online and it has now "been picked up by manufacturers around the world."

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Need Help With Covid-19 Tech? This Nonprofit Connects Volunteers with Governments

    April 15, 2020 |

    Route Fifty |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States

    As the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the strain on governments to acquire more physical resources like personal protective equipment, state and local governments have also been faced with a growing need for tech resources to track data and develop platforms to share that data. Fortunately, scores of tech-savvy volunteers are lining up to help these governments, and a non-profit called U.S. Digital Response is pairing volunteers with governments.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • Local Church Doubles Attendance Without Seating a Single Person

    April 15, 2020 |

    Grady Newsource |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Watkinsville, Georgia

    Watkinsville First Baptist Church in Georgia moved their religious services online as early as March 15th, 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Since the church began posting their services every Sunday morning, they have seen their attendance nearly double compared to in-person attendance. They also interact with the congregation through their Facebook page, website, and email. They plan on continuing to post their services online even after the quarantine ends, because they're expecting things to continue to be different after the pandemic.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

  • South Korea's Coronavirus Test Run: How to Hold an Election

    April 15, 2020 |

    Wall Street Journal |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: South Korea

    Extra sanitation and health screening precautions allowed South Korea to hold a national election during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mandatory face protection, rubber gloves, taking voters’ temperatures, and providing hand sanitizer and new gloves were some of the requirements at polling stations. Candidates also continued to campaign but took precautions such as face masks, gloves, and microphone covers. While the strictest social distancing was not followed, voters express feeling comfortable and officials say South Korea could provide a model to other countries on how to hold an election during the pandemic.

    Read More


    Go to Original Story

Go to All Solutions in Focus