This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In April, the United Nations Chief Information and Technology Officer, Atefeh Riazi, visited Seattle, where she met with numerous companies and non-profits, including many Global Washington members. The purpose of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Karlie Kloss started Kode With Klossy to help young women develop coding skills, confidence, and much more. • How can other celebrities capitalize on their fame for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Writing Raps Helps Reduce Recidivism in Youth of Color Juvenile Justice Information Exchange examines the need for reentry programs specifically designed for youth of color in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Globally, one of the most powerful ways to create social impact is to improve the lives of women and girls. If you’re stuck on what to give mom this Mother’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the Trump Administration attempts to shift the focus of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program towards abstinence-only education, groups using evidence-based methods granted funding under the Obama Administration are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Leaders within the #MeToo movement are calling for more action now that it has gained momentum. Monica Ramirez, partial founder of the #TimesUp movement announced three things…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Trump administration has overturned protections for asylum seekers who have been victims of domestic violence. While this story was published before these changes were made,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In her new memoir, Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards shares…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Devex reports on some good news: child marriage across the world is decreasing. But this article cautions that the fight isn’t over, lest positive numbers depress…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Willy Foote, CEO of Root Capital, explains how his equity grants from the IKEA Foundation and Wagner Foundation will pilot programs which focus on gender-inclusiveness in their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan for the first time since she was attacked by members of the Taliban in 2012. She gave a speech highlighting the $6…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani was awarded the Harold W. McGraw Jr. Prize in education. EdSurge interviewed her to discuss the growth of her organization and…