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    Fearing Eviction, Thousands of Forest Dwellers Protest in India

    Al Jazeera Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Akash Bisht at Al Jazeera reports on 2,000 plus indigenous people rallying in New Delhi against possible amendment to a law that protects their land rights as…

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    5 Approaches to Fight Stigma Against Survivors of Trafficking

    India Development Review Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Roop Sen and Uma Chatterjee discuss the debilitating impact of stigma on victims and identify five ways to mitigate stigma. • How can donors engage in their communities…

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    Schools in Chicago Boost Learning Through Structured Play

    Education Dive Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Eliza Chappell Elementary School in Chicago partners with a nonprofit organization to help its students make the most of structured play.  • Research shows that structured…

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    Detroit School District Starts Teacher Mentorship Program

    Chalkbeat Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Detroit School district is planning a teacher mentorship program in an effort to develop the skillsets of its newest educators.  • What are the benefits of…

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    Women Suffer Needless Pain Because Almost Everything is Designed for Men

    Vox Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sigal Samuel at Vox discusses “gender data gap,” stating that the data our society collects is typically about men’s experience, not women’s, and in effect, most things…

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    California’s Retirement Crisis

    Silicon Valley Community Foundation Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Alexandra Bastien and Bianca Blomquist discuss the CalSavers program intended to address California’s retirement crisis.  • What are the consequences of wide-spread insufficient retirement savings? How can…

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    Why Are Poor Black Americans More Optimistic Than White Ones?

    Brookings

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carol Graham discusses research showing that economics and ambition play a part in the reason why black Americans suffering from poverty are more likely to be optimistic…

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    Tackling Food Insecurity Will Require a Tailored Approach

    Urban Institute Nov 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Charitable contributions, along with federal nutritional programs are both required to help curb food insecurity.  • What food and dietary initiatives are working in your community?…

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    Can Food Banks Put an End to Hunger if Their Biggest Donors are the Cause of the Hunger?

    Fast Company Nov 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports that a new wave of activist food banks are starting to try to put themselves out of business, by working on issues like…

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    Refugee Housing Policy Solutions for Canada

    Migration Policy Institute Nov 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Damaris Rose presents possible policy solutions for Canada’s refugee housing challenges as they work to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees.  • What role can funders play in increasing…

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    Young Parents Balancing Work and Education Face Hurdles

    Urban Institute Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute research analyzed how young parents are balancing obtaining degrees and taking care of their children at the same time. •The study identified that childcare…

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    Inclusive Businesses in Asia Should Tap Into Impact Investing

    avpn Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Inclusive businesses in Asia should tap impact investing opportunities for three main reasons: to help break the cycle of poverty, to catalyze partnerships, and align investments…

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