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    UK Urged to Appoint Minister for Hunger to Address Growing Food Insecurity

    Global Citizen Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • James Hitchings-Hales, writing for Global Citizen, discusses the report by UN poverty investigator Philip Alston who found that the UK has very concerning food insecurity issue.  • While…

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    3 Insights the Global Prosperity Team Learned in 2018

    Christensen Institute Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Efosa Ojomo, writing for the Christensen Institute, discusses three key lessons from 2018 which focus on how other countries can achieve prosperity.  • These insights demonstrate a…

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    How the Government Shutdown Could Hit America’s Poor the Hardest

    Global Citizen Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen explains how the government shutdown has raised uncertainty about federal funding for crucial assistance programs that impact America’s poorest citizens. • In what other ways has…

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    Restoring 240 Million Trees in West Africa Can Help Fight Hunger

    Global Citizen Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen profiles Australian environmentalist Tony Rinaudo, who is using farmer-managed natural regeneration to restore forests in West Africa and guard against food insecurity. • What…

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    Schools Turn to Controversial Artificial Intelligence Surveillance

    The 74 Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Keierleber reports that in the post-Parkland era, schools are turning to artificial intelligence surveillance, sparking controversy.  • How can schools balance the need for safety with…

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    To Understand Food Deserts, Understand Food Systems

    Fast Company Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Eillie Anzilotti, writing for Fast Company, discusses how The Maryland Food System Map is the first of its kind to not only locate food deserts but shows the…

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    Walking with the Wounded and What it Means for Veterans

    The Mission Continues Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Walking with the Wounded is a three month, 1000 mile journey from Los Angeles to New York City. It offers veterans a platform to tell their…

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    What Can We Do to Strengthen Foundation Programs?

    The Annie E. Casey Foundation Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author examines how both private and public funders can determine the effectiveness of two-generation approaches for battling the cycle of poverty.  • According to the author, donors…

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    Workplace Simulations Prepare People With Disabilities for Jobs

    Fast Company Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Aspire is a Chicago-based nonprofit that helps children and adults struggling with developmental disabilities and need extra support. The CEO redesigned their job training program that…

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    3 Reasons Why the LA Teachers’ Strike Is a Big Deal

    Global Citizen Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodiguez, writing for Global Citizen, discusses the importance of the LA teacher strikes in fighting for a better education for students of color and low-income…

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    The Future of Work: Building Entrepreneurship Skills in K-12

    Getting Smart Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains that to address the workforce skills gap that is likely to happen, teachers must prioritize entrepreneurial education.  • How can educators focus on…

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    New Innovation Boosts Work of Epidemiologists

    Doctors Without Borders Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Médecins sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) details a new project called The R for Epis (R4Epis) initiative that’s aiming to save epidemiologists time in a crisis. • R4Epis uses…

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