In today’s edition of Squirrel News, a new project will provide education to 10 million young women in rural India, advocates want voting rights for people in prison, and locals revive pubs through community ownership.
A nonprofit is bringing education to 10 million young women in India
Young women between the ages of 15 and 25 who have dropped out of school can access the programme that promotes girls’ education in India’s rural communities.
Moms lead movement to restore voting rights for people in prison
At least three US states are working on legislation to allow incarcerated people to vote. With many looking at voting as an extension of parenting or motherhood, women advocates are leading the movement.
Top lawyers declare they will not prosecute peaceful climate protesters
In a bold move that defied bar rules, over 120 lawyers, including six king’s counsel have pledged they will not act for firms pursuing fossil fuel projects.
A growing number of country pubs are being bought by groups of locals in southeastern Australia. The concept of community ownership has become a trend, according to an association.
Berlin startup sets up vocational school to power energy transition
From cooks to taxi drivers, at least 100 people from various backgrounds are recruited each month to undergo training at a school established by solar company Enpal.
It is working: Luxembourg marks third year of free public transport
Luxembourg, the richest country in Europe, became the first to implement free public transport in 2020. Many commuters say they’re happy with the initiative, which seeks to promote equity and climate change action.
New law to provide easier access to mobile clinics in the US
The pandemic saw a demand for mobile clinics in areas where a range of services is almost out of reach. Now a new law will give more rural communities easier access to mobile health care.
Video visits help bridge the gap in mental health care for the aged
To address the lack of mental health care services that is typical in rural areas, nursing homes have turned to the use of video calls to connect its residents with doctors.
Disrupting the foster-care-to-prison pipeline through safe housing
A quarter of foster care alumni will become involved with the criminal justice system within two years of leaving care, according to a study. Now, a number of initiatives are aiming to disrupt the foster-care-to-prison pipeline.
Indigenous community to build youth housing on ancestral land
The Wiyot Tribe of California is ensuring that former foster youth will have a home in the city of Eureka. This comes after the government returned vast swaths of land to the native tribe.
