Something Is Brewing in Guatemala: It’s Bold, It’s Strong
If Central America were China, then Ixil would be its Tibet. It’s hard-to-reach and therefore has been protected and able to flourish as a Mayan Heartland for millennia. Hundreds of hamlets separated by endless peaks and recesses of fertile land
#Startups4Good: Companies Looking To End Poverty by 2030
The United Nations released the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in order to transform the world we are living and make our future more sustainable. These ambitious goals are set to be in the agenda of governments but will also influence
How an Approach to Fighting Poverty Is Transforming the Way Refugees Experience Displacement
The Graduation Approach Is Helping Refugees and Displaced People Become Self-reliant so They Are no Longer Dependent on Aid Today, the world is facing a global migration crisis. The number of forcibly displaced people around the world is greater than the
How Haiti is dealing with poverty and hunger through agriculture innovation
Article co-written by Brendon Anthony and Craig Erickson Contextualised Agriculture Programmes in Haiti: Addressing the SDGs focused on "No Poverty" and "No Hunger" The Birth of Harvest Craft Harvest Craft is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization geared towards sustainable agricultural development, which provides
To Feed the World in a Changing Climate, Agriculture Must Change Now
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Unconditional Cash to the Poor: An Interview with Give Directly
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AN Interview with Ian Bassin, COO Domestic of Give Directly. Ian Bassin previously served as Assistant Counsel to President Barack Obama and, most recently, Deputy Counsel to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. THIS PIECE
SDG 1: Where Policy Meets Poverty with the McSilver Institute
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. SEE THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES HERE. Dr. Mary McKay is the current director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University, where she has