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Millions of Americans own homes that could flood at any moment. Many of them don’t have a clue. That’s what happened to Ralph Patricelli, a 57-year-old real estate agent who…

Black, Hispanic and Indigenous pregnant patients often report facing unfair treatment at hospitals and clinics.

Funders can play a major role in promoting a healthy democracy, and increasingly, grantmakers like the Tides Foundation are investing in civic engagement. To learn more about Tides’ work in this area, along with their support of ballot initiatives on reproductive health, Grantmakers In Health’s…

If you call 911 in rural Georgia, the nearest emergency responders might come from the local prison. In 1963, the Georgia Department of Corrections began a program to train incarcerated…

Latino-led and Latino-focused nonprofits need more support from the philanthropic community.

Philanthropic collaboratives deploy billions of dollars per year for social change. In surveys by The Bridgespan Group conducted between 2021 and 2023, collaboratives reported that they had collectively directed $4…

Some of the questions we receive most often about communication policies (and rates) in local jails can finally be answered, thanks to two new resources …

From powering coalitions to inspiring moral courage, love is a transformative force that belongs at the heart of philanthropy and impact. Throughout history, social change leaders have taught us that love is a crucial element for transformation. Join this session to hear from inspiring changemakers and innovators who center love in their leadership approach, and gain practical insights to infuse your own leadership with love—cultivating resilient and compassionate strategies for lasting social change.
Brianna Fruean
Activist
Pacific Climate Warriors
Christine Schuler Deschryver
DR Congo Director of V-DAY & Director, Co-Founder of City of Joy
Fernando Travesí
Executive Director
International Center for Transitional Justice
Tulaine Montgomery
CEO
New Profit, Inc.
About the Skoll World Forum
Each year, nearly 1,000 of the world’s most influential social entrepreneurs, key thought leaders, and strategic partners gather at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School to exchange ideas, solutions, and information. The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship is the premier international platform for advancing entrepreneurial approaches and solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.

Initially developed in the 1950s, nitazenes are a type of synthetic opioid that has reappeared in Philadelphia’s street drug supply.

Turning off power is a last-ditch strategy for utilities to reduce the risk that their systems could spark wildfires. In most states, deciding whether to take that step is up to utilities.

In 2022, the United States experienced historically high inflation rates. This took a toll on communities, nonprofits, and foundations alike. Inflation significantly impacted funders and altered the ways they approached…

At a time when hospital executives cite staffing issues as their most pressing concern, new research digs into why nurses are quitting.