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    Tapping into the Benefits of Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

    United Nations Foundation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katie Dahlstrom and Helen Medina discuss the role of access to clean water in improving the lives of women and girls around the world.  • Where can you…

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    Family Planning in Humanitarian Emergencies

    United Nations Foundation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathy Calvin discusses the continued need for family planning information and support during humanitarian crises that exacerbate existing reproductive challenges.  • How can family planning become a…

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    Challenging Cities to Dream up Local Solutions to Global Issues

    Fast Company Dec 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bloomberg Philanthropies sponsors the Mayors Challenge that encourages cities to find innovative solutions to large-scale problems. • How will this challenge strengthen cities all over the world? How…

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    Can We Transform Civic Assets for Everyone?

    The Kresge Foundation Nov 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Medium post, Carol Coletta from The Kresge Foundation discusses the complications of investing in community development projects, while still being mindful of equity and displacement.…

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    Who Are Philanthroteens?

    OZY News Nov 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for OZY News, Christine Stoddard explains that Generation Z has been dubbed ‘philanthroteens’ due to their high levels of activism. Stoddard shares a few ways Gen Z…

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    Former Prisoner Pays Forward the Gift of Being Heard

    Power of Feedback Nov 29, 2018

    When Shannon Revels came home to Oakland after nearly 15 years in prison, he found his criminal record made it difficult to get a job. But through the Center for…

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    Helping Communities Come Together

    FSG Nov 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Garfunkel, Peter Senge, and Jessica Pizarek share how they helped the community in Oceanside come together to improve collectively.  • How can your community benefit from coming…

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    Reflections on Digital Media and the Future of Civil Society

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Nov 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Stanford Social Innovation Review post discusses the history of the printing press, its inventor Johannes Gutenberg and how the rise of the digital revolution will…

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    How Women’s Funds Can Bolster Youth-Led Social Movements

    The Chronicle of Social Change

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for the Chronicle of Social Change, Kiersten Marek explains women’s funds and foundations are well-positioned to chart a new path for public safety alongside youth-led movements.…

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    The App at the Heart of the Movement to End Affirmative Action

    The Atlantic Nov 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Launched in 2011, WeChat first gained traction among immigrants who used it to stay in touch with relatives and keep up on current events in mainland China.…

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    How To Better Support People Who Are Suicidal

    Mashable Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Chirlane McCray, first lady of New York City and leader of ThriveNYC, writes for Mashable about how to better support those who are struggling with their mental…

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    Philanthropy in the Service of Democracy

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Stanford Social Innovation Review post, professor Rob Reich argues we must overcome the plutocratic biases baked into big foundations and overhaul philanthropy to make…

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