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    Large Sewage Spill Plagues OC Beach Communities

    Surfrider Foundation Dec 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mara Dias discusses the sewage spill in South Orange County and how a water sampling group protects communities. • The article mentions a task force that helps collect water…

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    How to Improve Post-disaster Cleanup Procedures

    The Conversation Dec 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In the wake of natural disasters, there are ways for communities to improve the post-disaster clean-up process of waste and debris so that it can be…

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    Nepal Transitional Justice Making Little Progress

    Aljazeera Dec 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mia Swart covers human rights group’s criticisms of Nepal’s transitional justice, and its failure to protect victims and prosecute perpetrators. • Why is transitional justice important in the…

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    New Report Illustrates the Status of Latinx Communities

    Johnson Center Dec 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy prepared a report on the Greater Grand Rapids Latinx communities’ perceptions and experiences to give insight for inclusive growth. • Why…

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    Supporting the Financial Well-being of Older Americans

    The Conversation Dec 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A team at the University of Massachusetts Boston examined the financial well-being of Americans who are 65 and older, to better understand their hardships. • How…

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    Americans’ Attitudes and Experiences with Privacy Policies and Laws

    Pew Research Center Dec 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After reviewing recent surveys, Pew Research Center zeroes in on the problem Americans have with understanding privacy policies and laws and how personal data is used by…

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    City Returns a Stolen Native American Island

    City Lab Nov 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Holder recounts how the Native American Wiyot tribe was driven from the Duluwat Island in 1860 and after decades of lobbying finally got it returned. • How…

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    Why Compassion for Refugees Is Key to Security

    UNHCR

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Former U.S. marine Scott Cooper has become an advocate for refugees’ rights, arguing that welcoming those in need is not only humane but also makes our…

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    How the Internet Is Impacting Social Work

    Social Work Helper

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elliot Caleria explains the effects the internet has had social work: improving communication and raising ethical dilemmas. • How can social workers use the internet and…

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    5 Approaches to Fight Stigma Against Survivors of Trafficking

    India Development Review Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Roop Sen and Uma Chatterjee discuss the debilitating impact of stigma on victims and identify five ways to mitigate stigma. • How can donors engage in their communities…

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    Young Parents Balancing Work and Education Face Hurdles

    Urban Institute Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute research analyzed how young parents are balancing obtaining degrees and taking care of their children at the same time. •The study identified that childcare…

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    Organic Tea Company Putting People and the Environment First

    Food Tank Nov 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jason Flatt covers Numi Organic Teas and its co-founder’s dream of giving back to the community while creating eco-friendly business practices. • How can social entrepreneurs use…

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