This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to new research, early brain scans can predict whether a child is susceptible to mental health or attention problems down the road. • How can philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Massilia Aili at Al Jazeera Media Network reports on Australia’s tough border protection policies and relays the stories of two refugee who have been through the process. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicolas Peyraud details the challenges of fighting measles and Ebola simultaneously in the Democratic Republic of Congo. • How can funders work to boost the capacity and resources of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study indicates that only a small portion of individuals considered high risk for an opioid overdose can obtain a prescription for naloxone. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • On a recent trip to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, major gifts manager Abigail Betts discovered the scope of the sexual violence problem and what Doctors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this study, Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), has helped opioid users curb their addiction, using mindfulness approaches and tracking brain function. • What are the limitations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On April 4, 1975, the United States initiated Operation Babylift to evacuate thousands of Vietnamese orphans out of Saigon. But the very first flight, carrying 243 orphans, malfunctioned, forcing the pilot to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Martin Morse Wooster discusses his belief that donor resources and access to data can address poverty and global health issues. • What are the ways that you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jennifer M. Gómez breaks down the unique traumatic experience of sexual abuse in the black community as it is complicated by cultural pressures. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Occupational therapy can have a range of benefits for individuals with dementia by helping them accomplish daily tasks and activities each day. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gina DiGravio highlights research showing how health concerns are the most important readjustment challenge facing veterans in the first year after they leave military service. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Victoria Stanhope explains the role of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, in fighting the opioid crisis. • How can funders best support efforts to…