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Building Narrative Power for Economic Justice by Telling Better Stories

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Etienne Girardet on unsplash.com Many people working in nonprofits and philanthropy say they want to reduce poverty, and increasingly, foundations, nonprofits, and social-movement organizations are developing communications strategies and telling stories that aim to dispel the myth that the US economic system is equitable and fair.

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Minding the Gaps: Neuroethics, AI, and Depression

NonProfit Quarterly

4 In practice, thats proven difficulta systematic review of American healthcare data done in 2011 revealed high rates of re-identification, raising ethical concerns. AI is transforming neuroscience, and addressing these issues is essential for any hopes of an ethical path forward. 3 By law, these must remain anonymous when used.

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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For nonprofits that have online stores or receive a percentage of profits from ethical retailers, it could be a banner year for online sales. The Field Museum is an educational institution concerned with the diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Online Catalog.

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How organizations are advancing digital financial inclusion

Candid

In fact, its in eight of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals including eradicating poverty, ending hunger, and reducing inequality. Localizing digital financial inclusion: A case study from rural Mexico In rural Mexico, a nonprofit-led effort shows how locally adapted digital infrastructure can support financial access.

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How Indigenous Wisdom Can Support Youth Mental Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Indigenous cultural traditions in the region have long embraced the interdependence of humans with the land, water, and the more-than-human world. As in much of Native America, a vibrant cultural revitalization is underway here, bridging past and present and elevating Indigenous worldviews and traditions long suppressed by colonization.

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Upgrading the Plumbing of the International Aid System

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The African Development Bank for example, seeks to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty in Africa, while the International Red Cross focuses on protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict. These projects typically take place in peaceful and lower to middle-income countries where poverty remains prevalent.

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Building Community through Holistic Strategy: A Story from a Seattle Immigrant Suburb

NonProfit Quarterly

The organization was formed a little over 20 years ago, in February 2002, when resident leaders came together to support their unique and culturally diverse neighborhood: White Center , WA. Our work has recently become even more critical, supporting community strength and solutions through the challenges of poverty, pandemic, and vandalism.