This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More than 5,000 people descended upon the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles this week for the 22nd Annual Milken Institute Global Conference. Leaders from finance, philanthropy, environment, and other sectors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As Global Citizen reports, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization says reducing food waste will help people around the worlds live healthier lives (poor nutrition…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports on some “nature-based solutions” that could help the world combat climate change such as restoring forests, maintaining wetlands and planting mangroves. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sesame Workshop and International Rescue Committee created a program to bring education videos to refugee children, and is now able to expand after receiving funding from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gabriel Popkin and Quanta report that a growing body of research suggests that models of the warming world have left out the crucial ingredient of vegetation: trees. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Tercek, writing for Forbes, lists three ways to invest in sustainable development that include designing government policy, utilizing financial accelerators, and leveraging data. •How will public…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Nana Minkah brings his first-hand perspective at seeing the awful effects of malaria from growing up in Sub-Sahara Africa, and his understanding of how important it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Krystian Seibert argues that the criticisms of Notre-Dame donors offers an opportunity for these big donors – and others – to reconsider their philanthropic undertakings. • Where…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a report this month from Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, charitable giving in China has significantly increased, revealing that philanthropy in China is gaining traction. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Mattin at Medium discusses the importance of care work and ensuring our elderly are taken care of through different ways such as reshaping healthcare to new…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic reports on a new software program called “Annie” that uses machine learning to place refugees in cities where they are most likely to be welcomed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jane Wales explains that the Global Philanthropy Forum is focusing on “Reclaiming Democracy” to highlight concerning trends and promising solutions for democracy. • How can funders work together…