This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights a new study published in Environmental Research that shows the positive impact that eating organic food can have on the body. • What are the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lisa Rappaport reports that U.S. death rates have been declining, but vary from state to state. Studies show that the variation is explained by unhealthy behaviors that people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diane Mapes urges funders to think beyond the United States to advocate for global breast cancer awareness. • How do language and culture barriers factor into raising…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to multiple recent reports, having a diet that is more plant forward not only provides health benefits but may also have a positive environmental impact.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Being homeless puts more strain on health and other public services and the homelessness crisis in America has now become an issue that needs to be addressed,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessie Hellmann at The Hill writes about the House Democrats push to approve funding from the CDC for gun violence research as it a prevalent crisis in America. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Laura Fay explains how effective sex education can create cultural change to improve relationships and protect students for sexual assault. • How can funders help to build…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessi Adler explains that peer pressure is an important factor in determining colleges’ drinking habits and can be used to reduce drinking. • How can funders use this information…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bavesh Kana outlines the current state of the ongoing fight against Tuberculosis and possible routes forward. • How can you best make an impact in this fight?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • H. Claire Brown at The New Food Economy explains how and why Puerto Rico is facing a major food crisis: Regulations, a finite amount of money for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Social entrepreneur, Rohit Nayak, started EcoAd, which offers upcycled alternatives to plastic bags made out of newspaper and other paper scrap, and in the process creates sustainable employment opportunities for women…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New York City has become the first in the US to approve congestion pricing policies. If properly used, congestion pricing can ease traffic, speed up travel…