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    How to Get More Colleges to Boost Income Mobility for Low-Income Students

    The 74 Mar 11, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that colleges and universities can boost income mobility for low-income students if selective institutions equalized representation of low-income students with academic qualifications.   • What…

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    Many Young Women and Girls Lost to Human Trafficking in Nepal

    AlJazeera Mar 11, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The border between Nepal and India is notoriously busy with human trafficking, particularly for young Nepalese women and girls.  • In what ways can donors address…

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    Coronavirus and Food Access: Considerations for Vulnerable Communities

    Rockefeller Foundation Mar 11, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Devon Klatell, writing for the Rockefeller Foundation, discusses how the coronavirus creates obstacles for communities that are food insecure. • What is the role of donors in…

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    How Women Farmers are Changing the Field

    Food Tank

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lisa Elaine Held explains that women have been contributing to American agriculture (often invisibly) for centuries. Now, they’re stepping into the profession’s spotlight in a new…

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    Six Key Principles That Make Finnish Education a Success

    EdSurge

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Finnish education systems are among the top rated in the world. Maria Muuri shares six principles as to what makes their system effective and successful.  • Do any…

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    Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities

    MacArthur Foundation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • People with disabilities are overrepresented and overlooked populations in jails, but a report by Access Living suggests first steps toward addressing the gaps. • How can…

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    How to Revive the Rust Belt’s Economy

    Christensen Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lincoln Wilcox discusses how tailoring innovation toward job participation will help the Rust Belt’s economy thrive. • The author notes that innovation needs to motivate individuals to…

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    What Can Donors Do About Coronavirus?

    Disaster Relief and Recovery Magazine Mar 10, 2020

    On March 5, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) convened a panel of experts to discuss how philanthropy can effectively address the growing threat of coronavirus. Watch the full webinar or continue…

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    Regenerative Agriculture Can Make Farmers Stewards of the Land Again

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephanie Anderson discusses the benefits of regenerative agriculture for farmers and for the environment. • What are the hesitations for farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture? •…

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    Five Youth Climate Activists You Should Know

    Mashable

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Greta Thunberg has dominated headlines, but Siobhan Neela-Stock highlights five other youth climate activists who are organizing to address climate change that you should know.  •…

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    Women in Mexico Are Planning to Strike Over Femicides

    Aljazeera Mar 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As femicide in Mexico increases, more women are protesting against gender-based violence and justice for female victims.  • How are can donors help support youth-led movements…

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    How Cleveland is Bridging Both Digital and Racial Divides

    Brookings Mar 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Cleveland is implementing various interventions and advocacy-based solutions to address digital and racial divides in the city, with the adoption of broadband at the forefront of…

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