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Veterans from the United States pay a hefty price for defending their country. Not only do these brave men and women go through an extensive and grueling training cycle to be mentally and physically ready for the challenge, but they come back changed. Less than 1% of the US population joins the military. But more than 15% experience severe PTSD and have trouble integrating into society.

Clear Path for Veterans works to build a safe, supportive and respectful place for veterans to seek the help and resources they need to integrate into their communities successfully.

Find out how Clear Path for Veterans supports our troops' journey home.

Want to support Clear Path for Veterans? https://www.clearpathne.org/

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Kenya's poverty rate is one of the lowest in the world. Nearly 17% of Kenya's population lives on less than $1.9 per day. However, the situation won't change unless younger generations are educated to look for a better future. Unfortunately, the situation is even direr in rural areas of Kenya and Nairobi.

Swanland Village School works to transform the lives of children living in poverty to give them a better future in Nairobi.

Find out how Swanland Village School helps impoverished children.

Want to support Swanland Village School? http://www.swanlandvillage.org/index.php

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Millions of people need essential goods in the United States. The reasons these people find themes in this situation are numerous. From natural disasters to poor communities, THEY face untold challenges on a daily basis. But these people can't find access to essential goods. Fortunately, we can raise awareness and work with corporations with excess goods to deliver them to the people most in need, essentially closing the need gap. Good360 focuses on disaster recovery and resilient responses from corporations to close the need gap. Find out how Good360 works with its partners to close the need gap.

Want to support Good360? https://good360.org/

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Child abuse is a very serious subject we should all pay attention to. In Arizona, there are 46 child abuse cases per 1,000 residents. It's also important to mention the number of 6 child victims per 1,000 residents. Child abuse comes in many forms, and about 13,000 children in Arizona currently reside in foster care. The reasons why these children are in the foster care system are many. But most are connected to domestic abuse.

Child Crisis Arizona provides children and youth with a safe environment free from abuse and neglect.

Find out how Child Crisis Arizona protects vulnerable children and offers parenting support services to the wider Arizona area.

Want to support Child Crisis Arizona? https://childcrisisaz.org/#

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/child-crisis-arizona/

Our world depends on energy. We use energy to power our industries, vehicles, and homes. But today's energy comes from resources that are harmful to the earth. These resources are the byproduct of the 19th century. But we're in the 21st century, and the need to revolutionize energy systems is long overdue.

Groundswell builds community power through solar community projects that shape power, savings, and economic opportunities.

Find out how Groundswell is focusing on our energy futures.

Want to support Groundswell? https://groundswell.org/

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Immigration is a touchy subject in the United States. Immigrants coming into the US illegally are put into detention centers. That's because the US has had mandatory detention laws since the Clinton administration in 1996. These harsh immigration detention laws target immigrants from South and Central America, Middle East, and other minorities looking to migrate to the US.

Detention Watch Network wants to abolish immigration detention in the United States.

Find out how Detention Watch Network wants to dismantle the world's largest immigration detention system in the United States.

Want to support Detention Watch Network? https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/

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The lack of representation of young people and the lack of recognition of each person's dignity is a significant roadblock in the development of young people worldwide. In today's world, governments enact policies that disregard young people. But people, and young people, are committed to creating a world where everybody is treated with respect, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Each person has dignity, and young people want to contribute to nation building.

World Youth Alliance works to promote the person's dignity by building a global coalition of young people.

Find out how World Youth Alliance tries to understand and speak about the idea of the human person.

Want to support World Youth Alliance? https://www.wya.net/

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Pet medical care costs are growing exponentially by the year. Some costs, such as pet cancer treatment, are so big that pet owners are finding it difficult to seek veterinary assistance. But each companion's life is important. So one way for pet owners to look after the lives of their pets is to seek financial assistance. The Pet Fund is dedicated to offering financial assistance for veterinary care for those who can't afford it. Find out how the Pet Fund is saving pet lives.

Want to support the Pet Fund? https://www.thepetfund.com/

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Animal cruelty isn't anything new. What's even more damning is that the very farm animals we eat are treated horribly. Each year, farm animal abuse goes to a new height. The supply and demand of meat mean farmers treat animals in the worst possible ways. Farm animal abuse has been the status quo for decades. Animal Outlook works to challenge the status quo of animal agribusiness. Their goal revolves around undercover investigations, legal advocacy, and food systems reforms to empower everyone to go vegan.

Want to support Animal Outlook? https://www.animaloutlook.org/

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The snow leopard is native to Central Asia. Although wild snow leopards aren't endangered, they are at risk of becoming endangered. Snow leopards share a habitat with humans. Herder communities regularly get in contact with this beautiful creature. Unfortunately, they tend to attack herds and their animals. So herder communities find it difficult to coexist with snow leopards. Snow Leopard Trust works to preserve the snow leopard population and find a way for them to coexist with the people sharing their habitat.

Want to support Snow Leopard Trust? https://www.snowleopard.org/

Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/snow-leopard-trust-is/