Pragmatic Public Activism
New scholarship on Brazil’s fight for universal health care strikes an optimistic note but is already eclipsed by rapid political change.
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No Exit
As the world’s climate scientists continue to warn us of the dire consequences of global warming, including a documented increase in wildfires, climate change is revealing new ways of how little we invest in and value humanity.
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Southeast Asian Social Innovation Network
SEASIN aims to develop a network of universities that will help support its goals of achieving sustainable and inclusive growth, social cohesion, and equity in Southeast Asia.
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Social Investment Funds With a Conscience
Cross-sector ecosystems in Japan use impact investing to solve the country’s greatest social challenges while generating financial returns. This article was translated by Ken Ito and Oliver Carrington.
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Next-Generation Philanthropy
Asia’s second wave of philanthropists are eschewing traditional philanthropic models in favor of more expansive, hands-on approaches.
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Renewing Common Purpose and Collective Action
The president and CEO of the United Nations Foundation reflects on the power of philanthropic collaboration.
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Learning From Competition
The director of the Rice 360° Institute for Global Health at Rice University explains how participating in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition helped transform her organization.
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Investing in Population-Level Change
Five insights about social mobility and the role of big bet philanthropy.
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Profiles of Big Bets
These five examples of large investments demonstrate the enormous impact they can have on the world’s most pressing problems.
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Social Services
Homeless Shelter Uses Feedback to Help Its Clients Regain Independence
The Arkansas nonprofit Our House, which provides shelter to homeless families and individuals working to regain their economic independence, has built a culture of continuous feedback with surveys, community councils, and “happy or not” voting terminals. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.