Comedy for Social Change
An excerpt from The Revolution Will Be Hilarious on activism and entertainment
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Social Issues - Articles
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Transforming Foundation Learning and Evaluation Into a Power Building Strategy
To build shared decision-making, foundations must put aside narrow definitions of rigor and embrace new understandings of accountability.
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Health and Climate Solutions From Cities Around the World
From the front lines of climate change and health inequities, city leaders are collaborating on solutions and learning from one another how best to rise and meet these challenges.
Debt-for-Climate Swaps Can Save the Planet. Why Aren’t They?
Though potentially a win-win solution for the developing world’s debtors and creditors alike, debt-for-climate swaps must be well-designed and implemented if they are to be effective.
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Building Power in Rural and Tribal Communities
For all the formidable obstacles we faced in building the power of some of California’s most vulnerable residents, our experiences in isolated Del Norte County demonstrate what philanthropic support can do.
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Supporting Advocacy Ecosystems to Build Power
Building power for the long term, means going beyond “The Win.”
Transforming Local Communities Through Artistic Leadership
How artists, communities, and funders can come together to effectively promote local change.
Unlocking the Innovation Potential of Biocultural Capital
To create a more resilient and equitable world, the fragile potentiality of our planet’s biological and cultural diversity must be converted, conserved, and constructed.
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Building Youth Power
Funding youth organizing groups can engage and empower young people through transformative political socialization.
The Urgent Need to Reimagine Data Consent
Data is a powerful tool in addressing contemporary challenges, but current consent models don’t go far enough to align with community expectations and protect vulnerable populations.