IMPACT INDIA
When Social Change Requires Behavioral Change
Leaders behind two social impact efforts in India discovered that before they could improve lives, they first had to shift mindsets.
Tag: Health Care
Health
Advancing Equity in Health Systems by Addressing Racial Justice
Lessons on racial equity underscore the need to set explicit aims, build coalitions, and flatten hierarchies in order to strengthen healthcare’s role in undoing systems of oppression. This is the seventh of 10 articles in a special series about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Nonprofits & NGOs
How to Transition Social Solutions to Government
A framework for nonprofit and private-sector organizations working to transfer the implementation of their solutions to government agencies.
Philanthropy & Funding
The Downside of Social Impact Bonds
After more than three years researching social impact bonds, a filmmaker argues we need to consider the ways they might be doing more harm than good.
Technology
Fail-Safe Keeping of Personal Records
The MyPass Austin project aims to help people experiencing homelessness by using blockchain technology to secure their personal documents. From the What's Next department of the Summer 2019 issue.
Business
Co-creating With the Base of the Pyramid
Companies seeking to do business in low-income markets often make the mistake of transferring assets from higher-income markets to fill perceived gaps. They should instead look to partner with those who live in these markets and to identify the assets already available there.
Health
Pay, Productivity, and Depression
Performance-based pay forces many employees to choose between leaving or suffering mental illness. A research report from the Summer 2019 issue.
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Healthy Eating, Active Living: Reflections, Insights, and Considerations for the Road Ahead
Grantmakers In Health presents a snapshot of the latest thinking from health funders, researchers, and advocates on healthy eating and active living (HEAL) and healthy communities.
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Healthy Eating and Active Living Through an Equity Lens
To ensure equitable health outcomes, we need to be explicit about goals, build transparent relationships with local communities, address underlying issues that drive health disparities, and measure and adjust outcomes accordingly.
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Connecting Health and Education So Children Can Learn and Thrive
Building effective policy advocacy campaigns, creating programs that support sustainable systemic changes, and engaging parents to identify and advocate for critical issues are all key to supporting healthy schools and communities.