This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The World Health Organization recently released a list of the top 10 global health threats for 2019 ranging from air pollution to HIV. · Why are areas…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the UK’s effort to help the world’s poorest regions and people in warzones by sending maggots to treat infected wounds. The larvae eat…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As technological advancements in the automotive industry lead to autonomous vehicles, many cities already are designing new city spaces that cater to pedestrians first, then cars.…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank sits down with prominent food and agriculture members to discuss the roles of technology in the food system, the good and the bad of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Johanna Nalau at The Conversation discusses triaging climate change, which is a process of prioritizing actions when the need is greater than the supply of resources. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In a recent examination of 50 marine animals found off the British coastlines, scientists found an average of 5.5 microplastic particles in their guts. Because microplastics are often…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Joe McCarthy at Global Citizen talks about an action-driven initiative called the Greenprint Project. It’s backed by JAY-Z and Beyoncé and encourages people to adopt a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Global Citizen, new “smart glasses” developed by Iristick come with built in cameras and zoom functions to help doctors direct surgery in war zones…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jackie Marchildon at Global Citizen reports that Bill Gates has called for more funding and investments in global health at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Bill…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A new inflatable operating theatre called the Surgibox may be the answer to helping surgeons perform important operations wherever needed, especially in conflict zones. This new invention…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The writers at Global Citizen compiled a list of efforts that are happening to combat the use of plastic around the world. • How are philanthropists…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rohini Nilekani at India Development Review discusses how recognizing failure early, acknowledging one’s personal and institutional role in it, and then embarking on course correction is critical…