This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Tompa explains why understanding HIV’s evolutionary history may be important to finding a cure. • How can philanthropists fund research into this field? • Find…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • BBC News reports on the growing tuberculosis crisis in Papua New Guinea, which kills at least 10 people every day. With literacy low and language barriers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy Daily reports on a new interactive map from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that shows which community programs and resources are effective in combating the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • 2018 is the year that Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 years old. In order to honor his memory, Global Citizen compiled a list of Mandela’s accomplishments…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Liz Seegert discusses how the opioid epidemic is impacting older adults living in rural areas. • What unique challenges make it difficult to serve this population?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the biggest challenges working toward eliminating AIDS. Additionally, she notes the current treatment plans that can be successful as long as healthcare workers address the challenges…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for High Impact Philanthropy has determined that vaccinations are an opportunity for funders to make a significant impact with their donations. • What countries…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • B.R.J. O’Donnell shares how Derrick “Strawberry” Cox copes with his HIV with the help of mentor Tony Burns, who also has HIV. • How can philanthropy support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Seo compares the falling prices of electric vehicles and medicine haven’t increased access for poorest individuals who are often in most need of medical assistance. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic reports on new neuroscience breakthroughs in China that rely on genetically engineering monkeys, which brings up many ethical dilemmas. • Would the benefits outweigh…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review advocates for a more evidence-based approach to the opioid epidemic, trying to move away from narratives about individual choices. • Included here…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Erin Hare explains how California successfully passed a law that requires vaccinations for children attending public schools. Opposition groups asserted that the law would not impact vaccination…