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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 -
Inaugural OpenBiome Global Health Study to Address Severe Acute MalnutritionGrantee OpenBiome announced its inaugural global health study, which will evaluate microbial therapy as a treatment for pediatric severe acute malnutrition. This study, the first…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 -
Can Conservation Save Our Ocean?The ocean is facing its greatest ever challenge – overfishing, pollution and climate change are all threatening the health of a resource on which the…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 -
Podcast: How DRK Rewards Risk-Takers Tackling Big IssuesDRK’s CEO, Jim Bildner, joins The Business of Giving to discuss our distinctive approach to funding social entrepreneurs’ projects, both nonprofit and for-profit. With the…Nov 2017
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Great @Forbes spotlight on grantee @GreenWaveOrg's new internship program that will train the next wave of underwat… https://t.co/HgHCDacDXj
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30-40% of food produced in the US never makes it to a dining table. Instead, it ends up in landfills. Grantee… https://t.co/LzxRdkaLVa
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Taste tests, customizable meals, growing and harvesting vegetables! Grantee @FoodCorps lets kids take the lead in r… https://t.co/BMaL9RjxtL
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Incredibly proud of what's happening at @Newstorycharity—the world's first 3D printed community has now broken grou… https://t.co/BLdd4XWwxE
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"The Renewal Workshop has proven their circular model for renewal + re-commerce can not only drive sales & customer… https://t.co/whmbO3TPK4
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Great Op-ed from @EubanksDavis, founder & CEO of portfolio org @BeBraven, on just how high the stakes are for stude… https://t.co/Bojt3UCZGm
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"Most people think the global water crisis is only an issue in other countries...that everyone in the US has access… https://t.co/v9MuZI9k8a
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RT @MicaelaConnery: "An inclusive community not just for people with disabilities, but for low-income and all types of people,” she said. “…
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Support DRK portfolio org @TinyTotos as they vie for the People’s Choice @MIT_IIC Award! Join the livestream and… https://t.co/r6xDrZuGhy
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Veronika Scott, Founder & CEO of @empowermentplan, sat down with @GoldmanSachs to share her personal journey breaki… https://t.co/z3XONdawHU
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More reasons to celebrate! @saumya_39, co-founder of @KheytiFarmers, named a @Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneu… https://t.co/faicw2cC1g
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Congratulations to @angeloVcampus, Founder & CEO of grantee @boxpowersystems, on being named a @Forbes 30 Under 30… https://t.co/XzQI3OPdgK
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We’re no longer going to be able to say “We don’t know” with regards to the harm that impact investments can bring… https://t.co/MKNtMVwoAe
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Exciting news! @AccountCounsel launches their Accountability Console a community-driven data tool designed to reduc… https://t.co/y320xz7XWx
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A touching feature from @GMA sharing the transformational impact @FathersUplift has on so many lives + a compelling… https://t.co/H7QffH6JT1
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.@Google has made the first direct investment from its $250M housing fund into @TheKelseyMore Ayer Station with $5M… https://t.co/WW6zYgyRKv
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RT @CoalfieldWV: Rejuvenating empty buildings or former mine-lands can be a major strategy for breathing new life into our communities, pre…