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Laying the Groundwork for Government-Led Poverty Reduction

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The US federal administration slashed 83 percent of foreign assistance programs during its first six weeks in office earlier this year, while European governments have redirected huge amounts of aid to defense spending. NGOs can adapt by prioritizing partnerships with the governments of low-income countries.

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Community Beyond Resources (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Except when it’s not. Except when it’s not.

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From Impact Investing to “Impact-First” Investing—What Is the Field Learning?

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: PeopleImages on iStock What does impact investingthat is, investing with social benefit in minddemand of investors? Many in the field have long held it demands virtually nothing, that an investor can have a social impact without sacrificing a penny of their own. Each fund is unique.

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Bridging for Environmental Justice across Space and Time: Cambodia and the US South

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: “Sister Secrets ” by Renée Laprise Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” 3 Built on the Sesan River, the dam was part of the Chinese government’s “Belt and Road Initiative,” which sought to expand its “foreign policy interests.”

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Sharing Meals

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In contrast to systems like energy, transportation, or health care, where expertise is more well defined, food expertise tends to be irrefutable, requiring no advanced degree or professional experience. To create change in such a system requires systems leadership. Along the way, aligned benefits can arise in unexpected places.

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Education Transformation Against All Odds

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. Other schools are observing the energy and momentum, and they are eager to join the movement.

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Three Whys, Three Times (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Simply asking “why?” Asking “Why do you care about this?”