Tag #Community Development

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Georgia's Pankisi Gorge: From Conflict Zone to Tourist Destination

The Pankisi Gorge in Georgia, once associated with terrorism, is now a tourist destination thanks to local initiatives promoting its unique Kist culture and stunning natural beauty; hundreds of tourists visit annually, participating in activities such as hiking, horseback riding, Sufi rituals, and c...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Haverford Township Approves Modernization Plan, Sparking Debate

Haverford Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, approved a 122-page comprehensive plan Monday night to modernize the township, focusing on redeveloping the Eagle Road Corridor with mixed-use buildings while addressing resident concerns about increased traffic, pollution, and changes to the town...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Scottish Borders Pump Tracks Fuel Next Cycling Generation

New pump tracks in the Scottish Borders, funded by various organizations, are boosting youth cycling participation, potentially creating future cycling champions, with several tracks opening recently in towns such as Jedburgh, Walkerburn, and Stow.

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Quality Education
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Trump Administration Cuts $400 Million in AmeriCorps Funding, Displacing 32,000 Volunteers

The Trump administration ended nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants, forcing 32,000 volunteers to stop work in disaster relief, education, and other fields due to budget cuts and alleged improper payments, causing widespread disruption and financial hardship.

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No Poverty
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Rome Repurposes Confiscated Properties for Social Initiatives

Rome's "Forum cittadino" highlighted the repurposing of roughly 150 confiscated properties for social use, with 80% already assigned, emphasizing collaborative planning for their successful integration into communities and addressing potential local resistance.

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Reduced Inequality
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French Urban Renewal Project Prioritizes Resident-Built Additions

A 12 million euro urban renewal project in Mérignac, France's Beutre neighborhood, completed in 2024, preserved resident-built home additions, resulting in expanded living spaces and significant energy savings, demonstrating a community-centered approach to urban development.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Miami Garden Secures Funding, Preserving Green Space

The founder of the Miami Tropical Botanic Garden secured $4 million in funding to purchase the three-acre land, preventing its development and preserving a vital green space in Little Haiti, Miami.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Oaxaca's Escobilla: From Turtle Slaughter to Ecotourism Success

Escobilla, Oaxaca, transitioned from a center for turtle hunting to a successful ecotourism destination after a 1990 ban, resulting in a doubled turtle nesting population despite new challenges from uncontrolled tourism growth.

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Life Below Water
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London Bakery Wins King's Award for Youth Training Program

The Dusty Knuckle Bakery in London won a King's Award for Enterprise for its youth program, which trains 18-25 year olds, many with custodial sentences, resulting in 60% of graduates finding employment or further education after a 12-week program.

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Reduced Inequality
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Jerusalem Honors Stuart Hershkowitz for Extensive Community Contributions

Stuart Hershkowitz, a former banking executive, will receive Jerusalem's highest honor, the Yakir Yerushalayim award, on May 25th, for his extensive contributions to the city's education, community building, and economic development, notably integrating haredi students into higher education and esta...

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Quality Education
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Abandoned Campground Transformed into Thriving Italian Business

In Italy's Maiella National Park, four friends transformed a neglected state campground, Dimore Montane, into a thriving business offering diverse accommodations and high-quality dining, reopening it in 2021 after a year of renovations, echoing the region's history of resilience and hospitality.

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No Poverty
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Bitcoin Ekasi: Integrating Bitcoin in a South African Township

Bitcoin Ekasi, a South African project founded in 2021, has successfully integrated Bitcoin into a township community by building trust, providing education, and incentivizing adoption through various community initiatives, resulting in 32 shops and 21 employees using Bitcoin.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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