This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The criteria that GiveWell uses to evaluate charities—evidence of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, transparency, and room for more funding—are useful in thinking through the options. And while none of GiveWell’s top charities work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gregg Behr, writing for Southern California Grantmakers, discusses the critical reasons why an accurate count in the 2020 Census is essential for the future of educators, students,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This International Women’s Day, while celebrating accomplishments and contributions of women, I wanted to work on practicing self-love, learning to accept my imperfections, and gaining more confidence. Lisha Perez was speaking to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ten-year-old Amariyanna “Mari” Copeny, the onetime pageant winner who enthralled the country in 2016 by inspiring President Barack Obama to visit her hometown of Flint, Michigan, during the city’s ongoing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The provision of livestock and tailoring supplies has become a hallmark of global women’s economic empowerment initiatives. Now, the same symbols are attached to calls for change in a sector…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Teaching Excellence, a teacher training program in Texas, will receive $790,000 from the Walton Family Foundation to help diversify the teaching workforce and expand the reach of its mentoring work,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Educators cannot truly personalize instruction without carefully considering the “whole child” – meaning current skill level, previous instruction, socioeconomic status, and race. Yes… race! Some argue that race has no place in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual call to action designed to leave you feeling empowered and inspired. The celebratory day acknowledges the achievements of girls and women around the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nearly 34 million lawful immigrants live in the United States. Many live and work in the country after receiving lawful permanent residence (also known as a green card), while others receive temporary…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We are facing a pivotal moment in history where two major movements are aligned. The #MeToo groundswell is changing the way we talk about taboo subjects that long seemed immune…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since women make up half of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean, it would make sense for them to have a similar representation in the different sectors of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In January 2018, Israel approved a plan that asked asylum seekers to choose between indefinite detention in an Israeli prison or deportation to a third country in Africa. Rwanda and Uganda are reported to be the countries…