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Blockchain technology – Could this be the supply chain’s weakest link?The work to eradicate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing from the world’s oceans has been painstakingly undertaken by organizations and governments for many, many…Aug 2018 -
It Takes Consultation to Help a VillageTwo DRK entrepreneurs, Sasha Fisher founder of Spark Microgrants and Natalie Bridgeman-Fields founder of Accountability Counsel, are featured in a compelling New York Times article discussing…Jul 2018 -
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 -
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
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Grantee @public_rights has launched a publication on @medium dedicated to exploring #workersrights in America and c… https://t.co/1krNBIApjM
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.@ZarlashtH, founder of @RefugeeTraumaUK, shares her family's raw and emotional story of seeking asylum as refugees… https://t.co/I50KU6rxwB
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Millions of households across the US lack climate-safe and affordable housing. On 7/21, @ElizabetHausler, founder &… https://t.co/lK4jFvFLYY
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Join us tomorrow for a free webinar on closing the early stage capital gap. With DRK's @jimbildner and… https://t.co/q6YODtq5uy
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.@ghcorps announced their 2021-2022 fellows who will join their global network of leaders, filling critical capacit… https://t.co/e7ULG4Jg0t
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To date, 2,000 women have graduated from @Laboratoriala. Congratulations to the entire Laboratoria team on this maj… https://t.co/BYHGIsxrUY
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RT @impactcity: Do not forget to sign-up for our live event at @Apollo14_DH on July 6th 'Masterclass on Scaling Impact' with special guest…
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How do you solve tough problems? With fresh perspectives and strong community. The @MorgridgeFamilyFoundation’s… https://t.co/eoTzh73UfD
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Looking for something to listen to this weekend? @GreenWaveOrg founder joins @Freakonomics to share his journey of… https://t.co/kK8Xu6A3U8
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Calling all emerging social sector leaders! Applications are now open for the #MAPFellowship, a six-month opportuni… https://t.co/fVfSSIQNN2
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#COVID19 has hit the Navajo Nation particularly hard, registering some of the highest infection rates in the US. In… https://t.co/NNcV8z0zwX
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Great coverage of grantee @DriversSeatCoop and how gig workers are turning to co-ops as an alternative/power-buildi… https://t.co/qBoMFeq5yY
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Alumni grantee @Solar_Sister is one of 12 nonprofits awarded a $50k grant by @FedEx for their work addressing clima… https://t.co/pqrEciOUID
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RT @MSFTIssues: The fishing industry is a way of life for many coastal communities, but beneath the waves lies a dark undercurrent of illeg…
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"Mother Nature invented two technologies which we can use to mitigate our harm: shellfish and seaweeds." -Bren Smit… https://t.co/IcqoGjj75K
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RT @OceanMindGlobal: Protecting Cultural Heritage is part of OceanMind's mission. Working alongside @MASTArchaeology protecting globally im…
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On #WorldOceanDay, we celebrate the impact of grantee @OceanMindGlobal. Their programs cover every ocean basin on t… https://t.co/X8UID1VQGy
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250M+ people suffer from depression globally, and in under-resourced communities, there is only one mental health p… https://t.co/oCeIuLbq89
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"It’s a lack of transparency in the forest that allows these places to be destroyed. If people are paying attention… https://t.co/egwfsY1NDf
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An inspiring video on the important work grantee @soljourno is doing to tell the whole story, featuring co-founder… https://t.co/0AYhWxBleV