This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When David and Jennifer Risher launched #HalfMyDAF a few months after COVID-19 reached the U.S., nonprofits were facing an increased demand for services but a reduction in donations. In that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since the pandemic began, anxiety rates in the U.S. have tripled; the rate of depression has quadrupled. Now research is suggesting the media is part of the problem. Constantly watching…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A recent qualitative study sheds light on how people cope with health and financial challenges. The study highlights the important role that communication plays in these coping strategies. “This is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Almost a year has passed since the COVID-19 crisis began. Institutions and systems all over the world have been reflecting on this stressful period, extracting lessons learnt, and preparing for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many educators learned very quickly that online learning takes work. In the spring, teachers and administrators had to take on the near-impossible task of moving…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Part Four in a four-part series about the Georgia Systemic Change Alliance. Read Parts One, Two, and Three. While New York City and Seattle were making headlines as COVID hot spots last…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you, or someone you know experiences bipolar disorder (BD), you know the disarray it can cause. People with bipolar experience mania, the hallmark of the disorder, often feeling euphoric, irritable, and anxious,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Fundamentally, climate change is a serious economic threat. As climate-related damages increase (e.g., from increasingly frequent extreme weather events), it is essential for corporations and governments to implement measures to mitigate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Black students are faring far worse during the pandemic than others, new test data out of Ohio show, with COVID-19’s disruptions setting them back as much as a half year’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2018, we conducted a research project in collaboration with Samhita and the Collective Good Foundation to understand what nonprofits are doing when it comes to fundraising, and what is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the Indian economy officially heads into a recession and news of layoffs and unemployment reaches us with increasing frequency, we at Gram Vaani turned to workers to hear their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We need to wake up to the stark reality: that we are not doing a good enough job to protect women and girls. It may be sad, but it’s true.…