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Undocumented Children Become Part Of Foster Care SystemNoel King talks to Sherry Lachman, ex-adviser to Vice President Biden and founder of grantee Foster America, about the challenges after hundreds of migrant children…Jun 2018 -
Bringing Farming Back to Nature“An approach that combines innovation and tradition has emerged, one that could transform the way we grow food—It’s a scrappy movement that’s taking off globally.” …Jun 2018 -
Can a DNA Database Save the Trees? These Scientists Hope SoUsing trained volunteers to collect samples, grantee Adventure Scientists and their partner World Resources Institute aspire to unlock the potential of DNA-based technologies in the…Jun 2018 -
Jacaranda Health Receives Geneva Forum for Health AwardNick Pearson, the DRK-supported founder of Jacaranda Health, is traveling to Geneva this week to receive the Geneva Forum For Health Award for Jacaranda. This award is given…May 2018 -
A Simple Way to Improve a Billion Lives: EyeglassesIt’s the biggest health crisis you’ve never heard of. Doctors, philanthropists and companies are trying to solve it. While not seen as urgent as other…May 2018 -
Study Shows Positive Correlation Between Playing Sports, Better Self-Image Among GirlsA new report that surveyed more than 10,000 girls across the country has found a positive correlation between playing sports and increased confidence, body image,…Apr 2018 -
Missing: Criminal Justice DataWhy don’t we have better criminal justice data? Because justice in this country is primarily local. The United States has over 3,000 counties, and each…Mar 2018 -
A Matter of JusticeIn May of 2014, Gina Clayton founded Essie Justice Group, a network of women with incarcerated loved ones—about 30 percent of them are also formerly…Mar 2018 -
How Biometrics is Giving Identities to 'Invisible Citizens'(CNN) – Around the globe an estimated 1.1 billion people are unable to prove their identity. They have no official ID — no passport, no…Feb 2018
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"I can farm & grow food, but also soak up carbon and nitrogen while creating jobs, while giving people the opportun… https://t.co/S526D1sQhR
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2018 @SkollFoundation awardees + leaders of DRK grantees @ghcorps & @myAgroFarms encourage others to "lead with lov… https://t.co/BTTiefKNTt
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Grantee @Kinvolved is honored in @BCorporation's Best for the World 2018 roundup for building their values and miss… https://t.co/G26CoCBKmc
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RT @lastmilehealth: "Illness is universal; access to care is not. And realizing this lit a fire in my soul. No one should die because they…
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RT @newprofit: A panel of social impact leaders, including @StephFDodson of @DRKFoundation, sat down at #NPGoL to discuss diversity in the…
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"An approach that combines innovation & tradition has emerged, one that could transform the way we grow food—It’s a… https://t.co/yy2l7zNQmp
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RT @foster_america: Check out #NPR this morning: @NoelKing talks to Sherry Lachman, founder of @foster_america, about the challenges after…
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Using trained volunteers to collect samples, grantee @AdvScientists & their partner @WorldResources aspire to unloc… https://t.co/meTe6Dqq9J
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"Refugees are some of the most tenacious survivors that I have ever met" - Becca Heller, founder + director of gran… https://t.co/fJf1xXfpC4
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The coworking company @WeWork is partnering w/ orgs like grantee @Upwardly_Global to hire & train 1,500 refugees—he… https://t.co/JwvYK7SNCh
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“In every part of social change you have to be willing to be fearless and brave” - @rajpanjabi, founder and CEO of… https://t.co/A736hzhaRM
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Spotlight in @WSJ on how grantee @GreenCityForce is breaking the cycle of poverty by preparing urban young adults l… https://t.co/BGQhAGncCT
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"With more than 70M texts exchanged, @CrisisTextLine is now using data & machine learning to help those in greatest… https://t.co/IBjrlXpIQF
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RT @rajpanjabi: Looking forward to our Facebook Live conversation tomorrow @rajshah & grateful for @RockefellerFdn leadership on digital t…
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Grantee @renewalworkshop & outdoor apparel giant @thenorthface announce NEW partnership to repair + restore damaged… https://t.co/K7VIOJpTuP
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RT @SkollFoundation: The Audacious Project is looking for the next round of world-changing ideas! Have an idea or dream for global change?…
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We're thrilled to welcome to the DRK portfolio @wawiranjiru + @Food4Education, an organization providing nutritious… https://t.co/2gdEbBgldW
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Compelling article examing tech's complicated role in the criminal justice system featuring grantees @GinaLClayton… https://t.co/MHbphxoGHw
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RT @SkollFoundation: .@GHCorps founder Barbara Pierce spoke to the @guardian on how the organization brings together young leaders from div…
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5 key lessons learned from grantee @RoomtoRead on growing a healthy organization with the potential to scale:… https://t.co/E4PKLBKUCG