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  • With gap in state's LGBTQ+ history, 'activist archivists' step up to document it

    October 28, 2023 |

    Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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    Response Location: United States, Monadnock Region, New Hampshire

    Local volunteers dubbed “activist archivists” are working to document the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ people across the state, creating an archive of local LGBTQ+ history in the midst of recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that makes it difficult — and even illegal — to discuss and teach about LGBTQ+ identities and activism.

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  • A gentle push gets adaptive athletes into Fort Collins running club and races

    October 06, 2023 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Fort Collins, Colorado

    The Fort Collins Run Club began hosting adaptive running nights, devoted to engaging runners who use wheelchairs, are blind, deaf or have some other kind of challenge that may have prevented them from joining social running clubs or participating in races. Adaptive running offers a sense of community for runners with disabilities and even helps break down barriers by providing blind runners aids to help guide them through races. Currently, The Fort Collins Run Club has 1,000 members.

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  • Adriana Carillo's life's work is to find migrants lost in the desert

    September 07, 2023 |

    Yale Climate Connections |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    SOS Búsqueda y Rescate (or SOS Search and Rescue) is a woman-led border and migrant search-and-rescue group that braves the elements — like extreme desert temperatures — to locate migrants who get lost or left behind along their journey from Mexico to the U.S. Since 2020, the volunteer group has found 60 survivors and the remains of 65 others, allowing them to offer closure for families searching for their loved ones.

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  • "If not me, then who?:" Building Ukraine Together NGO rebuilds the country and eliminates barriers between people

    August 31, 2023 |

    Рубрика (Rubryka) |

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    Response Location: Ukraine

    Building Ukraine Together (BUT) gathers volunteers across the country to help rebuild homes, cultural centers and repair public facilities that were damaged or destroyed as a result of the war with Russia. With a team of more than 6,000 volunteers from several walks of life, BUT has repaired or created comfortable, safe living conditions for more than 5,000 people impacted by the war.

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  • Nonprofits work to fill in gap to provide food to migrants

    August 18, 2023 |

    Spectrum News 1 New York |

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    Response Location: United States, Poughkeepsie, New York

    Community food organization Fareground is providing free meal donations to migrant men staying in nearby hotels. The group is providing fresh produce and hot meals to those in need as the local government works to push the Biden administration to expedite work authorization for migrants.

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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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  • CRoWN Initiative: Enhancing Immunization Uptake for Zero-Dose Children in Bauchi State

    July 03, 2023 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Bauchi

    The Community Reorientation Women Network (CRoWN) initiative is working to increase immunization rates among children by leveraging trained community volunteers to identify zero-dose children and help connect them and their families with vaccination resources. Three months into the initiative’s pilot phase, CRoWN volunteers managed to reach 99% of identified zero-dose children, leading to increased vaccination rates among youth.

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  • Whanyinna: A floating school defying odds to educate Makoko's waterfront children

    May 21, 2023 |

    Social Voices |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Makoko, Lagos

    Whanyinna is a floating primary school, providing education and opportunity to children in a town where fishing has historically been the top priority. With support from volunteer teachers, more than 300 students have received basic education in subjects like English, math and science, giving local youth a new sense of hope and self-worth.

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  • What happens when an anthill is destroyed?: hotel in Transcarpathia provides home for displaced people

    May 18, 2023 |

    Рубрика (Rubryka) |

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    Response Location: Ukraine, Transcarpathia

    An organization called Ukrainian Ants rents out a hotel in Transcarpathia for people who are displaced due to the war. During their stay, they help the organization with various tasks and are given food and necessary household items.

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  • Trafficking Victims Get Help Where It's Needed Most

    May 18, 2023 |

    Transitions Online |

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    Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

    The L’Chaim initiative consists of a group of volunteers who visit women working in prostitution to build relationships to help these women prevent sex trafficking and to help victims find a way out. During visits, volunteers educate women on their rights, raise awareness of sex trafficking, and help them understand they may be victims and then connect them with appropriate resources, serving as a liaison between “victims” and “rescuers.”

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