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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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This Earth Day, @CoalfieldWV reduces its carbon footprint by consolidating three of its existing social enterprises… https://t.co/nnz0NxzZRc
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Congrats to the entire @numidatech team on their $2.3M seed round! Numida is building the trusted suite of digital… https://t.co/MBZmwsz3ZA
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Learn how to collaborate across sectors to solve problems & attract non-traditional funders. Hear from DRK's Bill R… https://t.co/J3qvEJDcL6
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DRK is thrilled to welcome @brastorne_ to the portfolio; they connect the unconnected in Africa by providing intern… https://t.co/ec7IqZtfZc
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"There is an assumption when it comes to energy access that ‘anything is better than nothing’ but this is not true.… https://t.co/H5YXcm5k6n
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"The people who bear the most risk of a [project] going wrong too often have the littlest say" -Margaux Day, Policy… https://t.co/XSep4KJEAS
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RT @uniteforsight: Join us to learn about designing for impact at scale w/ Edith Elliott @NooraHealth, Ari Johnson @MusoHealth & Kiah Willi…
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Grantee @code2college launches strategic partnership with @NIglobal to support their efforts of placing 200 Black &… https://t.co/YSUEFR52LT
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Only 30 days left to apply or nominate for the 2021 @ElevatePrize! Don't wait! The Elevate Prize Foundation is sea… https://t.co/NFnLZaYA4B
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"We must support, protect and invest in health workers -- both now and in the long-term. We have a new crisis on ou… https://t.co/28aK1NOjiK
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"To eradicate a money bail paradigm would mean that we would be addressing a huge issue of economic disparity that… https://t.co/vfdoqwe8kb
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"When searching for a job, you may feel like you're not good enough or qualified enough to get it. But you are. Her… https://t.co/3nvDbdkuhW
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In Tanzania, @macroeyeshealth demonstrated that its AI can forecast vaccine consumption with 70% greater accuracy t… https://t.co/bA3hdTCwhb
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RT @SEimpact: Building & scaling social enterprise comes with challenges. Hear from Stephanie Khurana from @DRKFoundation, @Johana_Bahamon…
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"The materials we passed out advised frequent handwashing, but how do you keep your hands clean if you don’t have a… https://t.co/DTSRTIEYSz
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Grantee @DigDeepH2O partners with @Kohler to launch Water Is Life microgrant, a business innovation and training pr… https://t.co/4vAKpGwH44
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A new study from @UCBerkeley finds that grantee @WeAdvancePeace's gun violence program saves lives & taxpayers mill… https://t.co/L8MtwMaZUd
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.@boxpowersystems partners with @PGE4Me to increase energy resilience in a California fire-prone region. Rather tha… https://t.co/AUInv6GS0Q
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Congrats to @Energy_4Peace on their P-REC product being selected as one of the @climatefinlab ideas that will creat… https://t.co/XQvBBlV7Wn
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DRK is thrilled to welcome @FlyWireCameras to the portfolio; their cutting-edge, all-in-one miniature cameras and s… https://t.co/7CpNJFeALM