Make Local Advocacy Stronger by Connecting It to the Bigger Story
Activists can be more successful at solving problems in their communities by using three simple strategies to connect local, national, and global narratives.
Social Issues - Articles
Podcast
Former Prisoner Pays Forward the Gift of Being Heard
Shannon Revels met a teacher in prison who listened to his ideas, demonstrating a willingness to engage that Revels paid forward at his employment agency and on the job. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.
The Great DIB-ate: Measurement for Development Impact Bonds
Billions of dollars are poised to flow into development impact bonds (DIBs) as a mechanism for solving social challenges around the world. Now is the time to make sure these complex structures are grounded in sensible approaches to measuring impact.
Supporting Children Who Lack Parental Care From All Sides
To effectively support children at risk, the nonprofit and donor community must adopt a holistic approach to child welfare that includes prevention, long-term care, education, and advocacy.
Video
#GivingTuesday and Changing Philanthropic Behaviors in the Digital Age
Asha Curran, chief innovation officer at the 92nd Street Y and director of its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact, discussed the evolution of the grassroots giving movement at our 2018 Data on Purpose conference.
Disrupting the Patriarchy
India’s first women clerics are working to challenge entrenched Muslim gender norms.
Developing a More Diverse AI
AI4ALL’s summer programs for high schoolers aim to increase diversity in the growing field of artificial intelligence.
Capturing Emissions for Fish Food
NovoNutrients uses bacteria to convert CO2 and other industrial emissions into fish food.
When History Lessons Aren’t Enough
NGO Aktion Courage spurs students’ activist energy to promote antiracist programming across Germany.
Schools’ Most Untapped Resource
Green Schoolyards America connects ecological innovation with education, equity, and community engagement.