This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The UN released the TEEB for Agriculture & Food (TEEBAgriFood) report outlining the health and environmental cost of food production around the world. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As part of the Green Week conference where the EU comes together to share ideas about improving life in cities, Dr. David Rojas shared his research into…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Egyptian government is working to eliminate hepatitis C through the administration of low-cost drugs to patients identified through screenings. • Is this an effective model for other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Parks are a common sight in cities, but most aren’t fulfilling their potential. New research highlights ways that parks can attract more visitors to improve public health.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Approaching noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) with the full force of various stakeholders, government officials, community, and civil society organizations may be the best way to combat them. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In this advanced age where society is 24/7 and “always on,” sculpting time out of your schedule to “do nothing” may seem unrealistic and without reason, but…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · After the Santa Fe shooting, students everywhere have shown their personal fears regarding their safety in schools. The Atlantic discusses a clip that went viral after…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Quarterly discusses a six-year initiative from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky that attempts to improve public health in the state through both advocacy and policy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for High Impact Philanthropy explains the issues associated with environmental health and how funders can make an impact to improve the lives of children…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · D.A.R.E. and Scared Straight have proven to be ineffective. Governing Magazine discusses the few places that continue to fund these preventative programs and the results they produce. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a single night last November, a star-studded relief concert starring Metallica and the Dave Matthews band helped the Tipping Point Community raise $17 million from 40,000 concert-goers to benefit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to help individuals suffering from Dementia, doctors are saying that it comes down to making minor lifestyle changes. • How can community support help Dementia patients? What…