This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author describes the ways in which individuals interested in urban farming can promote the growth of this industry by creating inventory, lobbying for more land, increasing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new analysis from PATH discusses how to decrease the amount of stunting and the relationship between stunting and access to food and clean water. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge explains Google’s IT Support Certificate Program and the positive effects it has on the workforce. The program also creates educational and employment opportunities for disadvantaged individuals…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Scaling Up Nutrition Movement is continuing to drive efforts domestically while also attempting to bring country-level ambitions through broadening alliances for international donors. News Deeply talks…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With a rising rate of non-communicable diseases, activists in Kenya are looking to tackle this issue by targeting young people and educating them on how to eat…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Educators face great challenges when working on the various tasks of their jobs. Thomas Arnett at Christensen Institute discusses the benefits that specialized teaching roles could provide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge interviews Neuroscientist David Eagleman about brain training and plasticity and explains that children today have very different brains in comparison to generations before. Due to the high-tech…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · News Deeply reports Argentina’s attempts to reduce childhood obesity rates despite facing industry objections. With ambitious ideas to reduce overweight and obesity, advocates are promoting legislation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alastair Bland explains why labor advocates are mobilizing to increase the pay of mariners, who are integral to global trade and receive low pay. • How can philanthropy support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 Supreme Court decision prevents states and school districts from requiring that teachers pay negotiating fees to the unions that bargain on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Amazon provides an enticing offer: Make $18-$25 an hour for delivering packages in your own vehicle for Amazon Flex. Although it seems like a great opportunity, Alana…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author shares insights into how funders can alter their behaviors to orient grantees toward the Sustainable Development Goals and scale solutions. • How will focusing on the…