This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • COVID-19 has brought new challenges to individuals, including an increase in the remote workforce, which has implications for cloud computing systems and energy efficiency. • In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Farhad Wajdi won the Waislitz Global Citizens’ Choice Award, which offers him $50,000 that he will put towards a women empowerment initiative: a solar-powered food cart cooperative called…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Youth climate activists are adapting to the pandemic by utilizing virtual tools and social media to run campaigns through phone banks and friend-to-friend organizing. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the wake of recent Black Lives Matter protests and the call for racial justice in America, Animal Grantmakers has been researching diversity and inclusion within animal welfare. As part…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As fire and disease move up the mountains in America, researchers are rushing to try and find the answers and secrets that only mountain forests hold about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Maddie’s Fund is a family foundation created by Workday co-founder Dave Duffield and his wife Cheryl in 1994 as a promise to their beloved schnauzer Maddie, a small dog with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Local governments around the world are making decisions about land and resource extraction that significantly impact Indigenous communities without their input. • How can donors help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Anna Altavas, at Seattle Children’s, explains why combating climate change is essential for children’s health now and in the future. • How are you setting an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Korten offers his take on why we need to honor, care for, and listen to our planet as coronavirus reveals the hefty price we’re paying…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Climate change has raised sea temperatures significantly, creating substantial barriers for coral reef restoration. • How can communities spread awareness about this issue? What can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lacey Shaver and Ryan Shea explain why programs are needed to overcome the barriers to rooftop solar that communities of color face. • What role can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Naina Subberwal Batra explains that despite Southeast Asia’s contributions to plastic waste and pollution, some countries are making strides to create a circular economy within the…