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Despite the USA’s vast wealth, there are still many barriers to healthcare access. Less than 100 miles away in Cuba, everyone is seen by a doctor at least once a year!

Find out how MEDICC is raising awareness about the many advantages of the Cuban system, that make it a model for other countries, including the US.

Want to support MEDICC? https://medicc.org/ns/ 

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It is predicted that over 400 million people would die in a global nuclear war. Why aren’t even scientists willing to tackle this issue?

Brian Toon is the Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder. He specializes in the effects that nuclear warfare has on the atmosphere and the earth’s climate.

Find out how you can help to raise awareness of this crucial topic. 

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The decisions that affect our daily lives are meaningless without historical context. By engaging with the past, we can begin to understand how our country is really run. 

National History Day is getting more kids interested in history and teaching them vital skills for the future.

Find out how research projects allow children to be creative and think independently.

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Students of color and those from first-generation backgrounds face multiple challenges as they attempt to navigate the education system, a system which is historically favorable towards the white and wealthy. 

Find out how Bottom Line helps students of color from low-income backgrounds enroll into college, succeed through college, and excel in their career path. 

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Tropical storms are infamously unpredictable, yet the damage caused is often devastating for whole populations.

The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) is a research laboratory which uses climate and weather models to make projections for tropical storms and climate change. 

Find out the latest developments in scientific technology and weather predictions.

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A shocking 868 million children in the developing world are exposed to parasitic worm infections. But a single round of treatment can reduce disease prevalence by up to 60%, drastically improving educational and future life outcomes.

Find out how the SCI Foundation reached nearly 50 million people with parasitic worm treatment last year.

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Americans are flocking to Florida for the sun and the lifestyle. But the state’s natural ecosystems are paying a heavy price. At the current rate of development, water demand will have more than doubled by 2070.

Find out how 1000 Friends of Florida protects ecosystems most affected by overdevelopment, preserving special places and advocating for a sustainable future.

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NASA have been studying CO2 levels since 1957 but what exactly are they monitoring and how do they foresee the challenge of climate change unfolding?

Dr Robert Cahalan urges us to foster hope, take action and keep educating ourselves in order to solve problems that seem unsolvable now. 

Find out how you can become more proactive in tackling climate change in your day-to-day life. 

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Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition where fluid builds up in the brain which cannot drain. In babies, it’s as common as Down’s Syndrome.

Hydrocephalus Association funds research into a cure and offers support and education to those affected.

Find out how donations help young scientists improve countless lives by saving patients from repeated brain surgery.

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Center for Disaster Philanthropy work with NGOs and philanthropists to strengthen the ability of communities to prepare for, withstand and recover from disasters. 

Find out how you can encourage your government to recognize the importance of effective infrastructure and response systems.

Want to support Center for Disaster Philanthropy? https://disasterphilanthropy.org/ 

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