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    A Grassroots Movement to Eradicate Manual Scavenging in India

    India Development Review Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bezwada Wilson talks about building a Dalit-led grassroots movement to liberate the community from this practice. • How can donors help organizations and movements like Wilson’s? •…

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    Why Supporting Student Success in Small Ways is Important

    The 74 Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Data shows that supporting students through writing letters home is an effective form of positive feedback, particularly for low-income high achieving students.  • What other ways…

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    Prison and Jail Phone Justice Priorities in 40 States

    Prison Policy Initiative Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Wagner and Alexi Jones provide a list of top priority prison and jail phone justice reforms needed in 40 states.  • What do prison and jail phone calls…

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    Why Investment in SDG Progress is Necessary

    finews.asia Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katharina Sommerrock explains why investment in the SDGs needs to happen and where progress has been especially slow.  • Can you direct your philanthropy toward areas that…

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    A Grandson Continues the Family Legacy at Palmquist Farms

    Food Tank Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Austin Palmquist discusses his role as a young farmer with Niman Ranch and motivation for sustainably raising 400 hogs annually and the importance of this traditional practice. …

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    How I Finally Learned That Trauma Does Not Define Me

    The Marshall Project Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marlon Peterson writes on his own painful experiences, ancestry and how he learned to not let his past traumas define him.  • What really makes trauma traumatic? How can…

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    The Economic Benefits of Expanding Women’s Participation in African Labor Markets

    Brookings Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andinet Woldemichael explains the economic gains to be had across Africa by expanding women’s participation in the labor market.  • What role can funders play in expanding…

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    ICJ Orders Myanmar To Protect Rohingya

    Al Jazeera Media Network Jan 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Al Jazeera Media Network, the International Court of Justice has ordered Myanmar to take extensive measures in order to prevent further genocide of the Rohingya. · How…

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    What is Crucial for Student Success in Los Angeles District Schools?

    The 74 Jan 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report by the USC Center for Immigrant Integration sheds light on how immigration policies can impact immigrant students and families in the Los Angeles School…

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    What World Leaders Can Do to Advance Gender Equality

    United Nations Foundation Jan 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michelle Milford, writing for United Nations Foundation, describes how world leaders can take action in  advancing gender equality through avenues like policy and data. • How…

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    Migrant Parents Separated From Children Since 2018 Return To US

    Al Jazeera Media Network Jan 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Following an order from a federal judge, Al Jazeera Media Network reports that nine parents were reunited with their families in Los Angeles after being separated by the…

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    Sesame Street’s New Show Is Designed To Help Kids Displaced From Syria

    Fast Company Jan 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Fast Company, Sesame Street is introducing three new Muppets specifically designed to help displaced children from Syria. The new Muppets, Jad, Basma, and Ma’zooza,…

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