This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Harvest Public Media discusses the current state of biofuels in the U.S., the hopes for it in the future, and why it’s a great investment for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • WASH Funders examines the financial soundness of six different service delivery models in the sector, specifically looking for institutions that can scale properly. • Which models…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Zac Anderson reports that toxic algae blooms in Florida, where large clean air and water are essential to the economy, are forcing politicians from across the political…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation to offer WaterCredit microloans to increase access to clean water for people in poverty in India, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Kenya. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations profiles a village in northern France called Langouët, which has been a hub of innovative green projects, including energy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • News Deeply explores how local projects like green roofs or efficiency rebates can be assets for water agencies, opening up the spigot of funding for environmentally-friendly…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Family planning is a basic human right, but still women in rural areas, specifically Africa, lack access to medical services and family planning programs. Devex discusses…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Journey is Ours profiles a tourism company in Costa Rica called Bodhi Surf + Yoga, which adheres to a mission of sustainability and promoting a pro-conservation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While impact investing is frequently associated with direct private equity and debt investing, the reality is that impact and financial returns may be enhanced by also investing in publicly traded…
By ImpactAssets While impact investing is frequently associated with direct private equity and debt investing, the reality is that impact and financial returns may be enhanced by also investing in publicly…
By ImpactAssets This Issue Brief offers an overview of how one such investor evolved from a traditional, finance-only focus to an investment approach called impact investing. It is important to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank interviews La Finca Interacviva founder and agricultural expert Dr. Rafael Latorre about how the drug trade impacts the indigenous people of Colombia, and the variables legal…