This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ford Foundation discusses using technology for good and the traits that define individuals who specialize in this field. • How can we create more roles for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the RAND Corporation, Bradley D. Stein discusses the current opioid crisis happening throughout America and explains that when it comes to creating policy to address…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: · Carolyn Phencie, writing for The 74, discusses student activists’ call for gun control and mental health programs in schools. · What needs to be done to make…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge reports on a new fund called SEI Ventures that is investing in higher education innovations, specifically for online tools targeted at adult learners — but…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this video from the Effective Altruism Global 2018 conference, Future of Humanity Institute’s Jade Leung and Global Catastrophic Risk Institute’s Seth Baum discuss artificial intelligence (AI):…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new study, countries that have banned all forms of corporal punishment experience much lower numbers of violence and fighting among youths. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Kathryn Pitkin Derose explains that the proposed “public charge” rule not only threatens immigrant healthcare, but could potentially cause issues for all US citizens. If the “public charge”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings compiled a list of facts that pertain to the state of global health. This list is a good reminder of the issues of health security abroad and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mattie Quinn reports that state and local funding has created a dearth of school counselors to help students with their problems. This is crucial as many students…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Joe McCarthy explains that the actual death toll of Hurricane Maria is forty-six times higher than the reported federal count. · Why is it important to take…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Blended finance models incorporate philanthropic investment that encourages private sector growth aimed toward achieving the SDGs. • Are international development experts looking toward blended finance models…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Anudip Foundation is a nonprofit social enterprise in India that is empowering women through digital skill building trainings. • What is successful in this model…