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    Humankind vs. Cancer: The Scorecard

    Milken Institute Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In this video, a panel of senior leaders from the Milken Institute discuss the advances made in cancer research and treatment and the challenges we still face…

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    Vaping’s Rise Necessitates Rethinking of Nicotine Education

    Education Dive Jan 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on data that shows vaping is increasing among teens — and that getting students to lead conversations could be a first step in…

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    Global Disparities in Breastfeeding Rates [Q&A]

    News Deeply Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maaike Arts describes the findings of UNICEF’s report: Breastfeeding: A Mother’s Gift for Every Child. The report emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for both the baby and the mother…

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    Map Shows Inequitable Risk From Pollution in Chicago

    Pacific Standard Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sophie Yeo explains how a map created by the Natural Resources Defense Council depicts the unequal distribution of pollution risk in Chicago neighborhoods.  • How can funders use…

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    Faith-Based Organizations Promote Well-Being in Underserved Communities

    RAND Review Jan 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from RAND Review, Doug Irving investigates how some faith-based organizations have taken extra steps to promote well-being in their communities. • Faith-based organizations…

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    Survey Shows Alarming Increase In Vaping Among Students

    Education Dive Jan 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on a recent survey that shows the incidence of vaping nicotine has nearly doubled since 2017 among high school seniors. • With new policies…

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    How Dangerous is Marijuana, Really?

    The Marshall Project Jan 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Bill Keller talks with Alex Berenson, Keith Humphreys, Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno, and Mark A.R. Kleiman about the possible impacts of legalizing marijuana and how it affects the human…

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    Building Healthy Communities Through Sustainable Food Projects

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Jan 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund share how a sustainable food project, the NYC Green Cart initiative, works to increase community health.  •…

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    Helping Domestic Violence Victims Find a Way Out

    Inside Philanthropy

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philip Rojc explains how funders are working to help domestic violence victims access the range of resources that they need to successfully escape.  • What combination…

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    Encouraging Healthy Habits to Lift Up African-American Women

    The Lily

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ashley Nguyen explains how GirlTrek is working to improve the health of African-American women who have been set up for health failure.  • How can funders increase participation…

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    Preventing Sexual Violence Through Comprehensive Sex Education

    Mashable

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Ruiz explains how comprehensive sex education can equip young people with the knowledge that they need to recognize and report sexual harassment and assault. • Why isn’t…

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    Discussing Sexual Violence in Nigeria: Finding the Right Words

    Doctors Without Borders Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Caroline Walker discusses her experience working with sexual violence outreach in Nigeria where language and cultural barriers are a major obstacle to finding survivors.  • How do communications…

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