A growing body of research demonstrates the correlation between educational and vocational training in correctional settings and successful re-entry post-incarceration, hence a reduction in recidivism. Edovo's solution is a ruggedised tablet that links to a dedicated website (and only to that website). In return for completing online assignments, inmates are rewarded with entertainment, games, and music. Since launching three years ago, the Chicago startup has leased its devices to jails and prisons in many US states. https://edovo.com
Australian and New Zealand Paired Kidney Exchange Is going gang busters at increasing the number of kidneys donated / transplant patients into people that need them. Last year was a record year with 1/5 of all living kidney donors came from this program. The program allows friends and family who want to donate a kidney to a loved one but aren't a good medical match, to be paired with others in the same situation. The exchange also accepts donations from altruistic donors.Here is a program doing real good for those with kidney disease requiring a transplant.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-27/australia-kidney-disease-donor-transplant/103488392?
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