This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In February, Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand, bringing devastating floods and powerful winds, destroying homes, displacing thousands, and killing at least eleven people. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins called it “the most significant…
Studies consistently demonstrate exposure to an additional language, including a minority language, does not impact language outcomes negatively…
Independent Sector, with the Do Good Institute, announced that the latest value of a volunteer hour is estimated to be $31.80 — a 6.2% increase since 2021.
The US prison population fell during the early months of COVID-19, but the percentage of incarcerated Black people rose.
Nearly half of Black women report anxiety when walking alone at night, according to a poll from the Gallup Center for Black Voices. These safety issues plague communities where many Black…
When you hear the words “trailer park” or “mobile home park,” what comes to mind? Crime? Poverty? Vulnerability to natural disasters? These negative images reflect the stigma, reinforced by popular…
Covid-19 has been far more than a public health crisis. The ripple effect of the pandemic, and our uneven response to it, has triggered economic crisis, deepened inequalities, exploited our…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As donors move into the climate space for the first time, the options can be overwhelming. The climate landscape is exceedingly technical and multifaceted, with myriad possible solutions vying for…
Historic discriminatory planning processes such as redlining have an ongoing environmental impact in many communities of color. RAND researchers examined environmental justice initiatives in communities across the United States to identify common factors and lessons learned.
Many school absences labeled ‘unexcused’ are for reasons not in the student’s or family’s control — yet they can have serious consequences for students. We can to do better.
Over the last 25 years, the GEO community has led the field of philanthropy in exploring effective grantmaking. While our collective understanding of what “effective” means is always evolving, so are the ways that we help transform philanthropic culture and practice.
There is a deep body of scientific research shows a strong and persistent relationship between socioeconomic status and exposure to environmental hazards. Environmental health reflects and reinforces economic and racial inequality.