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Global Poverty

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    The Power of Families: From Poverty to Agency to Unity

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Oct 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Marguerite Casey Foundation works to uphold the power of families living in poverty by tapping into essential networks that will help them thrive.  • How can local…

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    Does Modern Agriculture Hold the Solution to Poverty and Climate Change?

    TriplePundit Oct 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • With the right tools, modern agriculture could potentially address sustainable development goals and put effort toward climate action.  • What barriers currently stand in the way of advancing…

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    The Rhode2College Program

    Education Dive Oct 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will be funding a new program called Rhode2College where high-achieving, low-income Rhode Island students are paid for every step they…

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    Poverty Solutions Are Delivering Results

    NonProfit Chronicles Oct 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Village Enterprise is a small NGO that provides cash and business training/mentoring to impoverished communities living in rural Kenya and Uganda through sustainable anti-poverty approaches backed by data.…

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    3 Ways to Change the System Through Philanthropy

    Forbes Oct 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Forbes article, consultant Kris Putnam-Walkerly talks about systems change in philanthropy and how to achieve it through specific actions. • It all starts with the…

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    High-poverty Schools Can Still Show Strong Student Achievement Growth

    Education Dive Oct 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive examines data from the nonprofit group NWEA that shows that even the lowest income schools can show promise when it comes to student outcomes.…

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    Doctor’s Perspective on Work Requirements for Medicaid

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Audrey M. Provenzano explains how work requirements for Medicaid that would increase the burden on poor individuals who are already struggling to pay bills and get…

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    Are Colleges Actually Helping Students When it Comes to Social Mobility?

    The Hechinger Report Oct 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Teresa Williams shares her story of attending an elite university but points out that coming from a low-income background affected her college experience.  • Can educators do more…

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    Innovations to Combat the Spread of Cholera in Cities

    WASHfunders Oct 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Technology can help address cholera outbreaks by providing tools that assist city officials in enhancing pit latrine-emptying services. • How can new technology and innovation around global health stay sustainable? …

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    Will Migrant Domestic Workers in the Gulf Ever Be Safe From Abuse?

    News Deeply Oct 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • News Deeply investigates the experiences of migrant workers, who travel to the Gulf States looking for domestic work. While many hope for a better life, often…

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    Rise of Fake News Gives New Urgency to Media Literacy Education

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    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Stringer discusses the need for improved media literacy as the internet makes information – true and false – all the more accessible.  • How can funders…

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    3 Steps to Maximize Financial Coaching Success

    The Financial Clinic Oct 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for Financial Security and Asset Funders Network shared three strategies that financial coaches can implement to grow their practice.  • What are the challenges that financial coaches…

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