This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christine Simiriglia explains how Pathways to Housing PA is using a scattered site housing model to successfully fight the opioid epidemic. • How can other organizations replicate this program?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Deborah A. Cohen shares four lessons learned from Chile’s obesity-control strategies aimed at curbing the nation’s epidemic, which is mirrored around the world. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More grant funding is necessary for direct service organizations engaging with patients who suffer from substance abuse problems, particularly surrounding the opioid crisis. • Kathleen Kelly Janus found…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Reid Wilson reports that the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening, with healthcare workers falling ill and the death count rising. • How…
Giving Compass’ Take: · The Centre for Effective Altruism shares the thoughts of Dr. Crystal Watson regarding Global Catastrophic Biological Risks and how you can get involved. · How can effective altruists support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dayna Kerecman Myers explains how vaccines are designed for wealthy people rather than those who need them most, minimizing their impact. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara Creta explains how hip-hop and other forms of culture can be used to spread important information, including facts about HIV. • How can funders find…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The opioid epidemic is still a serious issue that needs to be addressed by policymakers. The author examines key populations in specific states that are affected more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Yotam Ophir shares the findings of his research into media coverage of epidemics which showed that news outlets often neglect the most important advice for the public. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Scientific American examines the rise of diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitos each summer, and finds that climate change could be making things worse. • This…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Many of the most pressing global issues are connected at the source. Here, Health & Environmental Funders Network discusses the connections between health and environment solutions and explains…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author offers advice for sustainability managers and how they need to address the challenges in four areas: big data, workforce education, innovation, and collaborative outreach. • Which…