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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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RT @Simprints: Insightful article on the power of leveraging what already exists in order to bypass the dysfunction that constrains change,…
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How can mission-driven orgs truly contribute to a future where women thrive? @myAgroFarms believes responding to wo… https://t.co/c48AakG4Eo
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.@FoodCorps announces its Nourishing Futures initiative, a $250M commitment grounded in equity that seeks to ensure… https://t.co/XRvPC56XNL
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.@InfluenceMap studied ads & marketing materials from top oil/gas companies; 60% of those had at least 1 claim abou… https://t.co/xmAFnuoWid
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Congrats to @GenCitizen CEO Elizabeth Clay Roy, one of @Ebonymag’s 2022 #Power100! Thrilled to see GC’s work buildi… https://t.co/c0l8sSb5rZ
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United Nations announces 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, including Richa Gupta, CEO & co-fo… https://t.co/SP8J12eppi
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In times of extreme political polarization and governmental dysfunction, DRK's @jimbildner and Stephanie Khurana sh… https://t.co/LNwLLvVD6X
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DRK's @Dasharyl featured on NBC and Telemundo to share how our portfolio supports progress, visibility & advancemen… https://t.co/VgbFUCl7gE
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DRK is thrilled to be selected as one of the Top Innovation Funds from the Innovative Funds for our Future Challeng… https://t.co/KBrBBNziOi
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Since 2009, grantee @foodforwardla has rerouted 250M pounds of food from landfills and delivered over a billion ser… https://t.co/B5xAmwFTTt
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DRK is thrilled to welcome @lminboston to our team as a Boston-based Managing Director. Lara’s deep seasoned experi… https://t.co/ICA7cBcTXH
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RT @SEL4India: We are so excited to announce that the @DRKFoundation have extended their support to us! Their guidance and Dr. Anika Warre…
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Azeez Gupta, Co-founder of @learning_rocket, named to Bloomberg New Economy 2022 class of Catalysts. Rocket Learnin… https://t.co/yCLB2iaGtX
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.@gencitizen CEO @lizclayroy was featured on BBB’s Heart of Giving Podcast, "Civics Education in Practice." It’s a… https://t.co/z4G251NVRK
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.@amazon celebrated #PrimeDay sales by partnering w @Caties_Closet to open a new Boston location, giving students a… https://t.co/cWEKy1M57r
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DRK is thrilled to welcome @HollyKuzmich to our team as a Dallas-based Managing Director! Holly will expand DRK's p… https://t.co/tzJbpkbXSo
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DRK is thrilled to announce @HollyKuzmich will join our team as a Dallas-based Managing Director. Holly's public po… https://t.co/SsUeCMqsIx
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.@AmnaHealing launches SADA (translated to 'voice' in Farsi) to bring the human stories behind refugee experiences… https://t.co/7IzHtFWAYR
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RT @AshokaUS: Today in @Forbes : @d_holli of @city_bureau talks democracy and local journalism with @keithhammonds of @soljourno https:/…