This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Cities are increasingly reporting that they are powered by renewable electricity, according to data published today by CDP. The global environmental impact non-profit CDP, holds information from over 570 of the world’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More than three dozen governments around the world have committed to restoring more than 150 million hectares of land by 2020. That’s an area bigger than South Africa. By 2030,…
In its latest report looking at the state of human rights around the world, Amnesty International said prominent world leaders are rolling out policies that held back human rights in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Zero discrimination is more than a slogan. It is essential for achieving universal health coverage. According to WHO and the World Bank, half the world still lacks access to essential…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This is a critical turning point for women’s human rights around the world. Threats to roll back progress in every aspect of women’s lives — personal, civil, political, economic, social,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For over 20 years, the country music star has been giving books to children in need, and just this week, Parton donated her 100 millionth book. Founded in 1995, Parton’s nonprofit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As urgent crises around the world, such as the brutal war in Syria, drag on for years, the humanitarian sector’s ability to build new partnerships will be key to handling…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The launch of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2016 introduced a new era for the global health and development community. The new goals, which apply to all countries…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. ISSF is a leader in developing industry-wide conservation measures to end unsustainable tuna fishing. These measures include, among other things, curbing illegal fishing and the reduction of bycatch. Through their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Though studies on homework show contradictory results, the research on family engagement in education is clear: involving families in students’ learning increases academic achievement and student success for all students, regardless of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Attracting and effectively using philanthropy requires a level of strategic sophistication and professionalism that has been absent until recently in many countries, such as Australia and the UK. This means…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Americans on average will visit a care provider about 300 times over the course of their lives. That’s hundreds of blood pressure readings, numerous diagnoses, and hundreds of entries into…