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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 -
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
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Mark your calendars! On Aug 15 join The/Nudge Forum global edition presented in partnership w @RockefellerFdn &… https://t.co/IGm4PTsQ5F
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"While health officials warned the nation to wash our hands frequently, in the Navajo Nation that basic protection… https://t.co/Molui1NH83
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Great @BeingAGirlROX feature in @WSJ on why girls need skills and support now more than ever. Because of the impact… https://t.co/UflNSQjc7H
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RT @DeVoneBoggan: In Stockton, a Powerful Program to Prevent Violence - The New York Times https://t.co/HCINtuSYPt
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Join us on 7/22 from 5-6pm PT for a virtual conversation w Adrian Tirtanadi, founder of award-winning npo… https://t.co/cdFmraM2A9
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.@wattTime partners w/ former US VP @algore and a coalition of environmental groups including @OceanMindGlobal to d… https://t.co/UfmN3eT8M9
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RT @CASTSF: Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Fund will fund Oakland cultural practitioners of color to radically imagine a racially just c…
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RT @amprog: Smaller. Smarter. More equitable. More just. Join @CAPonCJ, @JohnJayCollege, @DRKFoundation and 20+ organizations to learn mor…
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RT @TheAudaciousPrj: For big problems, we need big solutions. Today, we’re announcing five new bold ideas for global change as part of the…
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RT @GetOnward: We are honored to be an @Ashoka fellow and to have our story featured in @Forbes! We believe there is no better time than no…
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RT @amprog: Right now, we have the potential to accelerate the movement and make the criminal justice system smaller, smarter, more equitab…
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Founders Lab, designed by @NewStoryCharity, is a new one-month accelerator (starting July 20th) for next-generation… https://t.co/mqSS3G3XCS
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Laid off during the pandemic? @MeritAmerica is helping adults without bachelor’s degrees transition into skilled ca… https://t.co/D2605BB8N0
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A restorative ocean farmer. An author. And now a 2020 James Beard Media Award in Writing winner! Congratulations Br… https://t.co/zrsh8jl0G6
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A moving @BBC_Future feature on @friendshipbench and their work training Zimbabwean grandmothers to provide mental… https://t.co/HCUke3AKdR
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.@GetOnward Founder & CEO, Ronnie Washington, named a 2020 @Ashoka Fellow! Congrats to Ronnie and all the 2020 Fell… https://t.co/hNL0aZFTJV
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.@Cloud2Street partners w/ @WTWcorporate to expand their work in flood insurance & create a reliable + scalable ind… https://t.co/Pwp01WYDKz
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.@noorahealth is on the frontlines of the #COVID19 pandemic, combating misinformation with evidence-based public he… https://t.co/ZcTKeI930u
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The repercussions of #COVID19 have highlighted the need to empower rural communities to design sustainable digital… https://t.co/sRjPREA1zc
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.@NewStoryCharity has created “The Neighborhood”, a crowdfunded rent-paying campaign where 100% of donations go to… https://t.co/VCdvolvzRQ