#Childmarriage is a truly global issue–it cuts across countries, religions, and cultures. One in four girls globally is married before the age of 18–that’s 15 million girls each year, or one girl every two seconds." — Lakshmi Sundaram, @GirlsNotBrides
The Far-Reaching Economic Impacts of Child Marriage - Skoll.org
Every minute of every day, 28 girls under 18 are married off against their will. A new World Bank study shows its economic impact.
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Women can be the strongest agents of change around climate change. We just need to give them a voice.
Rural Women and Girls Catalyzing Change in the Climate Crisis - Skoll.org
Women can also be the strongest agents of change around climate mitigation and adaptation efforts if we end the patriarchy.
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🌳🌲🌱In Kenya, tens of millions of acres have been degraded due to deforestation. Replanting specially-coated tree seeds could hold the key to restoring the country's lost forests. #BBCTakingtheTemperature #ClimateChange
How can universal access to safe water be achieved in Latin America? A few ways: Strong government leadership. A multi-sector approach. An "everyone" mindset. @waterforpeople 💦
How We'll Get Universal Access to Safe Water in Latin America - Skoll.org
Universal access to safe water in Latin America? How is this possible to achieve in a region where some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in ...
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Learn how Skoll Awardees @EcoPeaceME, @WSUPUK and @HealthLeadsNatl have expanded into advisory services in order to scale their work for the greatest impact. See their pathway to scale: @SSIReview @SarahTiffaha @slobig
From Direct Action to Advisory Services: A Pathway to Scale for Social Entrepreneurs (SSIR)
By taking on an advising role, an organization can scale a core innovation with less demand on its resources than would be required through direct act...
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.@Callisto made the #Disrupt100 list of the world's most disruptive companies!
"On Callisto's platform, the average time it takes for survivors to report is just 4 months – that’s nearly three times faster than the US national average." https://t.co/rtPnorAXoj
"Now is the time to elevate dialogue around the role of restored and vibrant common lands to lift rural Indians out of poverty and help reverse the effects of climate change."
Field Notes: Foundation for Ecological Security and the Greening of Rajasthan - Skoll.org
FES works closely with villagers to understand the current uses of the common lands and villagers' aspirations for the future of these spaces.
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“Engine of Impact is a book to read and re-read,” says @sallyosberg, former president and CEO of @skollfoundation. Thank you for the ringing endorsement! Learn more at: https://t.co/9pqHZzfVJ8 #leadership
Skoll awardees @joshnesbit and @rajpanjabi are at @AspenInstitute for #SpotlightHealth!
📅On Monday at 9:30am MT, tune into their FB live conversation with @james_nardella on how #CHWs are on the frontline in the fight against child mortality. 🖱️ https://t.co/O9gJj1b1x3
We have failed to serve nomadic communities’ health needs. And due to climate change and other factors, there will only be more people on the move. We must resdesign systems and infuse more imagination, and philanthropy must step up. @joshnesbit @Medic #SpotlightHealth
If #philanthropy is failing to prevent the unraveling of social and environmental fabric we all depend on, what next? Thoughts on power, privilege and funding from @PiaVision @Nonprofitwballs @ParminderVir @peeryfoundation
Exploring Power and Privilege in the Funding Landscape: A Personal Reflection - Skoll.org
If I have your ear for long enough, you’ll eventually hear me grumble about the philanthropic sector. I usually start by claiming that, contrary...
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Burnout crosses sectors — what is the role of funders to resource social entrepreneurs to avoid burnout? @SkollFoundation’s @james_nardella questions how to expand the ecosystem of support for those on the frontlines of health and innovation alike. #SpotlightHealth
What a treat to catch up with my great friend and mentor, @JoiaMukherjee on #GlobalHealth and social change. Check out our conversation in @OUPMedicine and read/teach/share her amazing new book! @PIH @ughe_org
Global health as a social movement: Q&A with Dr. Joia Mukherjee | OUPblog
What is social entrepreneurship? In essence, it’s about using the tools of entrepreneurship—opportunity, resourcefulness, innovation—to addr...
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The future of community health is already here. Alaska has invested in technology, equipping a force of CHWs with off-grid tools to serve one of the world’s most remote communities. @rajpanjabi @lastmilehealth #SpotlightHealth
Ultimate respect to ministries of health requires asking, “what are your policy questions and how might we help you answer with a demo project?” Not the other way around. @rajpanjabi #socent #SpotlightHealth
