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    UN Calls For Action to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

    Sci Dev Net May 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Sci Dev Net, Ruth Douglas discusses the consequences of antimicrobial resistance that we could see in the next couple of decades. •…

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    Nudging Change in Human Services

    MDRC May 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • MDRC shares learnings from the Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency program that worked to create effective nudges in human services.   • How can funders work to…

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    What The Young And Old Can Achieve Together

    Generations United | The Eisner Foundation May 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Generations United and The Eisner Foundation share how the lives of all can be improved by getting young and old people to work together.  • How…

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    Should We Blame Pharmaceutical Companies for America’s Opioid Epidemic?

    Pacific Standard May 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports on scientific research suggesting that a large and ready supply of legal prescription painkillers from pharmaceutical companies has led to many addictions and a…

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    Supporting Our Veterans Through the Arts

    Americans for the Arts

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert Lynch outlines how arts and creative expression can work to heal veterans painful experiences as well as bridge the divide between military and civilian life.  • How…

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    How Liberal Arts Helps Veterans Thrive

    The Atlantic

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After partnering with the Posse Foundation on an experiment to enroll veterans in small liberal-arts colleges, Vassar College reports that the graduating vets are thriving and have…

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    Cash Transfer Programs Help Families Invest in Their Children’s Futures

    ideas42 May 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Human Development Cash Transfer program in Madagascar helps women who are the main providers in the household to better manage and prioritize their family’s finances.…

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    AI Platform Aims to Help Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

    Fast Company

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elizabeth Gore developed an AI platform that helps entrepreneurs of color start their own companies with the goal of creating long-term sustainable change.  • How does Gore’s AI…

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    The Aging Population Needs More Attention from Philanthropy

    Nonprofit AF

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le, writing for Nonprofit AF, encourages nonprofits to gear their missions toward valuing senior citizens in society.  •  How can philanthropists work with nonprofit organizations to understand…

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    The Benefits of Bringing Together Old and Young People

    YES! Magazine May 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marc Freedman explains how bringing together old and young people is beneficial for everyone. • How can funders work to bring old and young people together?  •…

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    The Coming Healthcare and Housing Affordability Crisis for Seniors

    Healthcare Dive May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Pifer reports that 54% of U.S. middle-income seniors will not be able to afford healthcare and housing by 2029. • How can funders work to ensure housing…

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    Alzheimer’s Disease: What Can We Do to Fight It?

    LinkedIn May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kirstie Keller argues that the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease requires intervention by policymakers and philanthropists alike.  • How can funders best address the gaps in Alzheimer’s research…

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