This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Global Citizen, author Lerato Mogoatlhe highlights the statements of Dennis Rangi, a Kenyan scientist on how Africa can end hunger. Rangi says…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The unequal distribution of wealth in this country keeps those with the most access to financial resources on top, and those shut off doomed to barely get by. The top one…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Tompa reports that a study found that blood cancer patients’ outcomes differed based on their race. • How can funders work to identify the causes of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The UK government has announced a new campaign to end global period poverty by 2030 and have pledged £2 million to assist organizations which are already working…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In a recent speech, Pope Francis condemned the wealth gap for food and resource accessibility around the world and addressed the global food insecurity problem, calling…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Anne Lusk explains that while low-income people and people of color are the most likely to commute by bike, bike-friendly cities are usually designed for wealthy, white residents. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • 3ie, Emory University, and Gram Vikas share collective learnings from sanitation efforts in India that reveal the importance of social inclusion. • How can projects better engage local communities? …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Elissa Nadworny reports that a study found that living in or traveling through a high-crime area reduces student attendance at school. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nick Chiles explains how AVID is working to close achievement gaps in Atlanta-area schools where students of color need support to overcome barriers. • Is this the most…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Center for Homeless Education, along with other organizations, reports that student homelessness is increasing throughout school districts in the U.S. • What role can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Bloch reports on the Wonderful Citrus farmworkers strike that took place in January of 2019. • How can funders help to ensure that farmworkers and consumers have their…
Kathy Calvin is president and CEO of the United Nations Foundation. Her career has spanned work in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. She is a passionate advocate for multi-sector problem-solving, U.S.…