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How did a group of Uruguayan rural producers reverse the impact of droughts

In the South American country, the lack of rain lasted for more than three years and affected production and access to water in the entire territory. After seven years of sustained implementation of a conservation model, twenty-one producers managed to overcome the water deficit. They participated in the public-private +Water +Identity program led by The INDRA Foundation for the conservation of 3,000 hectares of native forests and wetlands, and 7,000 hectares of natural lands.

All professionals in one place and family activities: The disruptive model of a therapeutic center for children with disabilities

El Granero, located in the Buenos Aires town of Pilar, provides indoor medical consultations and equine therapy, as well as workshops and activities for the family members of individuals with disabilities. Its founders opened it because they observed that therapy spaces are often widely separated and do not take into account family dynamics.

How dogs can help in legal proceedings: a resource that was born in the United States and is slowly coming to Argentina

Since its founding in 2008, Courthouse Dogs Foundation seeks to raise awareness of the benefits of having a courthouse dog in the depositions of adults and minors. Its work has spread to the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and, recently, Argentina. In 2023, two minors were assisted by a dog from Bocalán Argentina before testifying in a Gesell chamber.

"What was war childhood for you?": with different objects and workshops, a Bosnian museum teaches children the power of peace

The War Childhood Museum reflects, through memorabilia such as letters or toys, the stories of children impacted by war. It also organizes workshops to reflect on the importance of empathy and the peaceful resolution of armed conflicts. In 2022, 4,500 children mainly from Bosnia, but also from Montenegro, Serbia and Sweden participated in more than 300 workshops.

How four governments did to ensure that students with disabilities studied in regular schools

Italy, Portugal and New Brunswick (Canada) managed to ensure that almost all of their students with disabilities studied in conventional schools. In Latin America, Brazil advanced along this line. According to the United Nations, this is a collective right, despite the fact that it is not respected in many countries. In Argentina, although by law schools must receive students with disabilities and provide them with the support they need, this often does not happen. Teacher training, public investment and a cultural change are some of the keys that the outstanding models share.

How did a group of Uruguayan rural producers reverse the impact of droughts

In the South American country, the lack of rain lasted for more than three years and affected production and access to water in the entire territory. After seven years of sustained implementation of a conservation model, twenty-one producers managed to overcome the water deficit. They participated in the public-private +Water +Identity program led by The INDRA Foundation for the conservation of 3,000 hectares of native forests and wetlands, and 7,000 hectares of natural lands.

Like a nightclub: this is how dance parties for young people with disabilities are

For many people with disabilities (mainly intellectual), nightclubs can be uncomfortable or unsafe places. But this doesn't take away their desire to participate in spaces where they can dance with peers. In response to this situation, different proposals have emerged in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires and in Villa María (Córdoba), and they all have something in common: they provide alternatives for having fun without infantilizing disability.

How Israel, despite having 60% desert, resolved equal access to water and became a global reference on the subject

Facing the constant increase in its usual water shortage, the country not only managed to supply water to its entire population, but also exceeded levels that allowed them to export. Its model, based on the reuse of treated water, desalination, and education in water care, is replicated in other countries. Since last year, the Israeli state company has been giving advice to Argentine provincial governments.

Multiplying Sidewalk Gardens: Therapeutic Spaces that Provide Food and Bring Communities Together

In response to the emotional crisis brought on by the pandemic, residents from different neighborhoods in the northern area of Greater Buenos Aires have come together to create sustainable projects: the collective construction of organic gardens. These groups exchange knowledge with each other, and their development has sparked interest from schools and other organizations seeking guidance on how to utilize spaces for cultivation. This grassroots movement continues to grow alongside nature.