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    A New Vaccine for the Current Ebola Outbreak in the DRC

    Global Citizen Nov 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There was a recent shipment of a new vaccine that could counter the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has already taken more…

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    An Innovative Way to End Domestic Violence and Pursue Healing

    YES! Magazine Nov 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Healing Together Campaign by the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color works on ending domestic violence through a survivor-focused approach that incorporates a healing process…

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    Women’s Health in the U.S. and Abroad: What Donors Should Know

    Giving Compass Nov 5, 2019

    Good health is a crucial part of our happiness, but it’s also tied to the success of communities and our economy. Yet, across the globe and in the U.S., there…

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    How Clinical Science Can Help Curb Teen Suicide

    The Conversation Nov 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Adam Bryant Miller, a research assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses how his lab is trying to understand how to…

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    How Can We Make Water and Sanitation More Accessible?

    The World Bank

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kamila Anna Galeza and Deepti Samant Raja discuss simple improvements to water and sanitation programs to make them accessible to people with disabilities. • How can accessible water…

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    How Consumer Debt Affects Mental and Physical Health

    Aspen Epic Oct 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dyvonne Body explores the consequences of consumer debt including the 16% of suicides motivated by financial stress.  • How can funders work to minimize the impacts of…

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    Plastic Tsunami Threatens Humanity and Our Planet

    The Naked Scientists Oct 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Scientists estimate that more than five trillion plastic particles are floating in the oceans around the world, and could be impacting the way that oceans absorb…

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    Modern Approaches to Sexual Education

    Education Dive Oct 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Lauren Barack discusses modern approaches to sexual education and explains how it has expanded to cover topics like consent and social media’s effect on body image. ·…

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    Why Portland’s Homeless Problem Is the Worst in the Nation

    The Heritage Foundation Oct 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joel Griffith and Douglas Blair at The Heritage Foundation discuss why Portland, Oregon has the biggest homelessness crisis and how the government can help.  • What are the…

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    Living Near Forests Can Have a Positive Effect on Brain Health

    Pacific Standard Oct 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from Germany indicates that living near trees or woodland landscapes can have positive effects on brain health.  • How can this research help inform community…

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    Why Gun Violence Research Matters

    YES! Magazine Oct 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lornet Turnbull explains how gun violence research can support the creation of life-saving policies.  • How can funders fill the gaps in gun violence research funding? What…

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    Why Cheaper Drugs from Canada Likely Won’t Cure What Ails US

    The Conversation Oct 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • C. Michael White argues that importing cheaper drugs from Canada would create regulatory gaps that would leave U.S. consumers vulnerable.  • How can funders work to ensure…

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