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Innovating to Address the Systemic Drivers of Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Unfortunately, there are not many health clinics nearby where Elisa can get easy access to primary care with her Medicaid insurance. Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes.

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Putting Health at the Center of Climate Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

These communities lack access to health care , struggle with food insecurity and water scarcity , and generally have difficulty meeting basic needs. The program is now starting to provide access to financing, as well as health services in countries such as Indonesia and Mexico, including guidance on self-care, nutrition, and family planning.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation. First Book.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Between 2016 and 2019 , nearly half of global giving by US foundations went to health, while environment and human rights accounted for roughly 11 percent each, followed by agriculture and education. There are many reasons why foundations structure their giving in this way. This is not insignificant.

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Unlocking Success: The Secret Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Fundraising Leadership

In other words, she is intent on normalizing sexual health, which though a universal human need, is all too often relegated to the shadows of culture and commerce. Attention Entrepreneurs: Don’t miss the time limited opportunity to apply for Take The Lead’s upcoming 50 Women Can Change the World in Entrepreneurship.

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Overcome Fear: Face The Future With Power, Intention & More Key Strategies from Power Up Conference

Fundraising Leadership

Felicia Davis, founder of The Black Women’s Collective, and ambassador to Take The Lead, organized the 20 roundtables featuring leadership and entrepreneurship experts from around the country speaking on creativity, AI, design, leadership and more. Discord is when you don’t have alignment. Who do you need as your co-pilot?”

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Building Power in Rural and Tribal Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Multiple generations of residents in Del Norte County have now suffered from widespread childhood obesity, low educational achievement, high teen drinking rates, poor health outcomes, and other social problems linked to high rates of trauma, unemployment, and poverty. Efforts to make change could be seen by many as threatening.