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  • Facing floods: What the world can learn from Bangladesh's climate solutions

    Lauren Frayer

    March 26, 2023 |

    NPR |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Bangladesh

    An early warning system in Bangladesh that uses a mix of technology and community connections is saving lives during storms and natural disasters. The mixture includes increased storm tracking, climate change mitigation solutions, and information-sharing systems that reach even the most remote areas. An essential part of the solution comes in the form of human capital - a human chain of communication that spreads the warnings across villages by word of mouth.

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  • Trying To Heal The Wounds Of Partition, 75 Years Later

    Lauren Frayer

    August 18, 2022 |

    NPR |

    Podcast |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Pakistan

    A virtual reality project uses 3-D videos to transport elderly survivors of the forced Partition of India and Pakistan to the ancestral homes they haven't seen in over 75 years. Since most survivors are unable to get a visa to return to their original homes, the immersive experience provides an opportunity to intimately experience footage of their villages and hear messages from current residents.

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