This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The West African Ebola outbreak highlighted shortcomings in the world’s outbreak response system. The Rockefeller Foundation is investing in private sector response solutions to quickly address future outbreaks. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kwesi Eghan argues that in order to achieve universal healthcare a strong pharmaceutical system is vital to connect individuals with the medicines that they need. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Around the world, immunizations are reported to save from 2 to 3 millions lives a year. Development Policy Centre of Australia discusses the importance of vaccines…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Parents at the Coachella Valley Unified School District worked to convince the district to allocate funding for restorative justice, but most of the money went unused. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. May 23 is International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. “I had gotten pregnant from rape. Then I lost the baby. Then I got a fistula. Then the pain of living…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While impact investing is frequently associated with direct private equity and debt investing, the reality is that impact and financial returns may be enhanced by also investing in publicly traded…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Mental health is not always taken seriously, but it has a large effect on the life you live. In December, England proposed a new plan to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Governing magazine reports on the dire options many undocumented immigrants face when it comes to health care access — many are afraid of being deported if…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New state data show record-high STD cases in California in 2017, some of which lead to infant deaths. Experts site lack of education and access to…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Pollan discusses new research that suggests that psychedelic substances may help mental health patients to change the brain chemistry that is negatively impacting them. • How can philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • ADB is working to ensure that Asia’s rapidly aging population has access to the services they need as they grow older – including healthcare and education. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Rockefeller Foundation is working to bring parties together to create universal healthcare for the world. • What other causes are suffering from fragmentation? How can…