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Global Poverty

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    3 Tips For Limiting the Toxicity of the Tourism Industry

    TreeHugger May 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Martinko, at TreeHugger, reminds readers to take a pause and contemplate strategies for limiting the detrimental effects of the tourism industry. • Why is now…

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    When Employment Is Unstable or Low-Paying, Work Requirements Don’t Lift People from Poverty

    Urban Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Urban Institute explains that low-paying, temporary, and unstable jobs are increasing, but they do not provide job security nor lift working Americans out of poverty. · In…

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    Using Behavioral Science to Understand Impact of Humanitarian Cash and Vouchers

    ideas42 Apr 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ideas42 and CARE International collaborated on a program to see how they could use behavioral science to maximize impact of humanitarian cash vouchers programs on women and their…

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    This Global Teacher Prize Finalist is Revolutionizing Literacy in South Africa

    Global Citizen

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ellen Chilemba describes the work of Marjorie Brown, a Global Teacher prize finalist for her efforts to increase literacy rates in South Africa.  • How do social…

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    Undocumented Immigrants Hit Harder By Coronavirus

    Futurity Apr 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Without access to unemployment benefits or health insurance, undocumented immigrants face a tough path through the global pandemic, according to Patti Verbanas at Futurity. •  How…

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    Study Shows Better Wages Reduce Drug Abuse in Opioid Users

    Futurity Apr 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to Vanessa McMains at Futurity, a recent study proved the benefits of improved wages on reducing drug abuse among opioid users. • Improved wages creates…

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    Four Ways Health Innovators Are Changing Healthcare [Video]

    The Aspen Institute Apr 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this video, experts focused on the inequities of the U.S. health system and provide four main ways for health innovation to address these challenges.  •…

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    Families Need More Support to Cover Utility Costs during the Pandemic

    Urban Institute Apr 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Federal assistance for utility costs would be helpful and necessary for families struggling to pay their bills during the pandemic.  • The author suggests that long-term…

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    Government in Philippines Has Strict Approach to COVID-19

    Aljazeera Apr 14, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In the Philippines, the government is using heavy-handed force to address the COVID-19 health crisis.  • How does this approach impact the most vulnerable during the…

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    Defining Racial Equity [Video]

    United Philanthropy Forum

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this video, the United Philanthropy Forum brings together members and colleagues to define racial equity.  • How can philanthropists better understand how grantees see racial…

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    Lack of Rural Healthcare Doesn’t Bode Well For Rural COVID-19 Outbreaks

    The Conversation Apr 13, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rural American healthcare systems are not poised to handle COVID-19 outbreaks which will most likely exacerbate existing systems.  • How can we support rural healthcare systems?…

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    COVID-19’s Economic Shock On Schools In High-Poverty Areas

    Chalkbeat Apr 12, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum details the unbalanced economic impact on schools in high-poverty areas and what can be done to lessen the blow. • How can you influence…

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