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Natalie Bridgeman Fields: Holding the Powerful AccountableNatalie Bridgeman Fields, who is the founder and executive director of a nonprofit called Accountability Counsel, isn’t so sure. Accountability Counsel is one of several…May 2017 -
Inside the Campaign to Support Communities Harmed by DevelopmentAfter years of repeatedly raising issues with the World Bank about accountability, Natalie Bridgeman Fields, founder of Accountability Counsel, finally had her chance to speak…Apr 2017 -
Introducing the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 AwardeesThe Schwab Foundation’s 2017 Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awardees include 17 outstanding leaders at the helm of 13 organizations pioneering solutions for social and…Apr 2017 -
Gina Clayton Named Winner of 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice PrizeThe winner of the 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize and $100,000 is Gina L. Clayton, an attorney, activist and advocate for women,…Apr 2017 -
Design that Matters 2016 Programs ReportDesign that Matters recently released their 2016 program report for the year that highlights the impact their products have had on saving hundreds of lives, as well…Apr 2017 -
Melinda Gates Interviews Barbara Bush on Her No. 1 Priority...HealthcareRecently, Melinda Gates sat down with DRK Entrepreneur, Barbara Bush, to discuss what inspired her to launch Global Health Corps, the women who have contributed to…Apr 2017 -
2017 Skoll Awardee: Build ChangeThe Skoll Foundation has announced the four recipients of the 2017 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and two of the recipients are DRK grantees: Build Change and Last…Mar 2017 -
2017 Skoll Awardee: Last Mile HealthThe Skoll Foundation has announced the four recipients of the 2017 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and two of the recipients are DRK grantees: Last Mile Health…Mar 2017
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Louise Dubé Named 2017 DvF People's Voice Award WinnerLouise Dubé, Executive Director of iCivics, has won the 2017 DVF People’s Voice Award and $50,000 to continue to reach iCivics’ goal of energizing children to get…Mar 2017
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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…
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RT @lastmilehealth: Achieving #HealthForAll requires empowering residents of rural communities to become a vital part of our healthcare tea…
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RT @wawiranjiru: A teacher told me about a boy who’d struggled coming to school everyday for so long. After @food4education,he started comi…
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How do you keep #climatejustice person-centered? @Bessieschwarz, founder of grantee @Cloud2Street, discusses bringi… https://t.co/5tgY5ncseZ
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“Organizations that can get to scale think about the endgame in the beginning” @jimbildner at #SOCAP19 w/… https://t.co/b92m2nWRb9
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Time flies when you're having fun! Congratulations to grantee @Laboratoriala on celebrating 5 years of creating div… https://t.co/cCTGUTcMg9
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Check out this powerful video from grantee @BeingAGirlROX to see how their evidence-based programming is creating g… https://t.co/wPh1ygHRnR
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Grantee @Y2YNetwork is an amazing organization and a shining example of innovation, leadership, and collaboration. https://t.co/mc8wHEO8Zl