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Thanks, Sachin N.! Yes, Veganism is defined as a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other human purpose. However, beyond a lifestyle, Veganism is the fastest growing social justice movement in the world today, not just in defense of animals, but also in defense of marginalized people and the planet. Through our documentaries, The Human Experiment, Cowspiracy, What the Health, The End of Medicine, etc., we shattered the prevailing myth that the exploitation of animals is a normal, natural and necessary evil for human well being. Therefore, Veganism is now a moral imperative. Veganism coupled with rewilding is an amazing solution to all our environmental, social and spiritual challenges. Nature is a perfect system design and as an integral part of Nature, we have been offered this simple solution to our existential crisis. Isn't it high time that we embrace it? https://lnkd.in/gnfm-eGT

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https://lnkd.in/eDk6h7Mp Kudos to Sloan’s grantee The Neurorights Foundation and our partners neuroscientist Rafael Yuste and human rights attorney Jared Genser for their important research underpinning California’s new bill and the need to protect consumers and their “neural data”—thoughts, feelings, intentions—from potential misuse by neurotechnoligy companies including Meta, Apple and Nerualink. “The bill extends the same level of protections to neural data that it does for other data already considered sensitive under the California Consumer Privacy Act, such as facial images, DNA and fingerprints, known as biometric information. Users can now request, delete, correct and limit what data a neurotech company collects on them. & opt out from companies selling or sharing their data.” It’s hard to think of anything more personal or sensitive than what goes on inside of each of our heads but an array of products already on the market—apps to mediate, improve focus, combat depression—collect this data and sell it to third parties while new technologies are in development. These advances provide wonderful benefits but require safeguards to minimize their harms.

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Why do people commit acts of violence? The line between right and wrong… When I caught up with Jennifer Freeman last month for the podcast series “Between the East and the West”, we went deep…into acts of violence, Justice and healing for victims and perpetrators and how that may be linked to peacebuilding.   Check out the first part of this 2 part episode with Jennifer in the link below: https://lnkd.in/dX7grgVT #justice #peacebuilding

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As The Rockefeller Foundation celebrates its 111th anniversary this month, I have found myself thinking quite a bit about risk and reward. I believe that it is more important than ever for The Rockefeller Foundation and others in philanthropy to rededicate ourselves to making big bets. In this new piece, I examine what we can learn from the risks and rewards that have defined humanity’s past and discuss how our team is working to do our part to address the most serious threat facing humanity today, climate change. https://lnkd.in/enh-sz4w

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📣 Call-In Interview with LBC – Aquayemi-Claude G. Akinsanya's Statement Summary As a Social Justice Campaigner, Environmentalist, Philanthropist, Young Leader, and Nonprofit Sustainable Solopreneur, I’ll be addressing the potential changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime under Labour’s upcoming Budget announcement on October 30th. https://lnkd.in/entvpwZh The proposal to equalize CGT rates with income tax raises important questions about equity and fairness in taxation. While equalization may ensure wealthier individuals contribute more fairly to public funds, it’s critical we don't stifle innovation or deter investment in startups and small businesses —particularly those led by underrepresented entrepreneurs. We need to carefully balance the impact on marginalized communities, ensuring that tax relief supports inclusive growth, job creation, and socially responsible investments. Let’s use this moment to rethink how tax policy can foster economic justice and environmental sustainability, while ensuring the UK remains a hub for innovation and tech ecosystems. Your input matters! Take the survey and make your voice heard on how these changes could impact investment, the tech sector, and our future. #TheStartupCoalitionTeam #StartupCoalitionTeam Startup Coalition #Entrepreneurs #Investors #Forbes #business #Budget2024 #Budget 🗣️ Tune in to LBC for my interview and share your thoughts. 🔗 Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/ePBNT69K 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2q29ic4  #SocialJustice #CapitalGainsTax #Entrepreneurship #EnvironmentalJustice #TaxReform #LBC #StartupSupport #InnovationEconomy #BBCNews

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Tune in on 10/16 when I get #InTheRing with Krish O'Mara-Vignarajah, President and CEO of Global Refuge. Krish and I knock out the real issues around #RefugeeResettlement. We also discuss the impact and outcomes for people fleeing war and persecution, as well as on the communities where they live, learn, work, and grow. https://lnkd.in/guNie4XQ #Humanitarian #ServantLeadership

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I am excited to share that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has officially joined the G20 Brasil 2024’s Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty as a founding member.  Around the world, progress against malnutrition and hunger has stagnated at unacceptable levels. Climate change is one of the main drivers of the food and nutrition crisis, as extreme weather disrupts our food systems and contributes to making food inaccessible or unaffordable. Unless we act now, hundreds of millions more people will face hunger as the impacts of climate worsen.  The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, a first-of-its kind approach led by Brazil and joined by other countries on the front lines of the climate crisis, focuses on collecting and sharing proven policy solutions to tackle hunger and poverty across borders. The Alliance offers a critical opportunity to make a difference before it’s too late. Brazil has been a clear leader in the fight to end hunger, starting with its efforts to end hunger at home. Now, it’s bringing its experience to support other countries working to tackle these issues. In partnership with other countries, philanthropies and multilaterals who stand behind the Alliance, we can ensure that families across the world have access to the affordable, healthy, nutritious foods they need to survive and thrive. https://lnkd.in/eTCad77u

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"What happens when flexible funding meets women’s funds? The answer lies in the potential to drive profound, lasting change. Women’s funds are crucial players in the drive for gender equality because of their reach and long-term relationships with some of the smallest and most local organizations working daily at the heart of change within families and communities. Global Fund for Women’s analysis of its own data showed that the latest annual budget for almost half of its grant applicants was less than USD $30,000. And yet women’s rights organizations have been proven time and again to be one of the most effective players in bringing about long-lasting change. There is growing evidence that feminist movements have played a critical role in driving toward goals beyond gender equality, and Equal Measures 2030’s recent report highlights that better and more investment in feminist organizations and movements is needed as their work goes beyond promoting gender equality. Transformative community action does not happen quarterly, bi-annually, or annually, though; it happens daily. From experience, we know that traditional program funding comes with extensive strategizing, planning, compliance, and reporting burdens, making it harder to focus on creating change. Thus, networks and women’s funds increasingly recognize the need and benefit of flexible funding. Responding to global challenges requires flexible, adaptable, and trusting relationships in deciding how resources should be utilized. Investing in women’s funds with a flexible funding approach can shift power directly to communities to drive solutions supporting their needs, including long-term systemic change driven by “unglamorous” relationship building, bureaucratic work, and frustrating organizing efforts that often take years." #flexiblefunding #womensfunds #genderequality #womensrights #feministmovements #systemicchange

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Thank CNN’s Jacqueline Howard for sharing The Commonwealth Fund latest research: https://lnkd.in/e5ZzjkzK. Our work highlights that we have much to learn from other countries. Making the well-being of mothers and babies a top priority is crucial. In the US, despite higher healthcare spending compared to other countries, maternal health outcomes fall behind. It's essential for policymakers and healthcare leaders to look at international maternity care models for insights. Let's talk about postpartum support, mental health, paid leave, and workforce. There's significant potential to improve our approach for a healthier and happier future. Other countries are doing it successfully, so why can't we? #MaternalHealth #PostpartumSupport #HealthcareLeadership

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Huge congratulations to The Rockefeller Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation on reaching this remarkable milestone with the Zero Gap Fund! We are thrilled that IIX played a pivotal role in this initiative. Since its launch nine years ago, the Zero Gap Fund has been instrumental in driving private investment towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We are incredibly proud to have been part of its success, and we thank the Rockefeller Foundation and MacArthur Foundation for providing catalytic capital for our Women’s Livelihood Bond Series 2 (WLB 2), which also matured earlier this year. The $12 million WLB2 empowered women-led and women-benefiting enterprises in Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. We surpassed our impact goal by positively impacting 114,300 women and girls across critical sectors like financial inclusion and agriculture and also recorded no defaults and no calls on the guarantee or first-loss credit protection. The catalytic investment capital is critical in pushing the envelope in the growth of impact investing. I hope the Foundations and the DFIs continue to expand their role in contributing to catalytic capital to allow for us to reach our gender equality and climate action goals. #OrangeMovement #OrangeforGenderEquality #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #innovativefinance https://lnkd.in/gUgRwF9N

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Roxana Bonnell and I recently finished up some work facilitating a learning process for foundations interested in strengthening their commitments to locally led development.  While there are many definitions of locally led development, generally speaking we were talking about the shifting of power and resources directly to communities and community-led organizations.  Here are 3 things we learned through this process: ➡ There are MANY funders – small and large, working across a diverse range of issues, in different geographies and with different structures and philanthropic histories – that are genuinely committed to meaningful changes in their grantmaking and partnership practices.  Many are already walking the walk and want to do more. That was inspiring to see.   ➡ There are MANY existing resources to help funders explore what it means to shift power and resources, and how to assess the impact of that work.  One excellent compilation is: A Growing Map of Resources to Reimagine Philanthropy and Global Development from the Global Fund for Children https://lnkd.in/eReJR6JX ➡ Funders (and we include ourselves as former funders and consultants to funders) can get bogged down in tools, frameworks, assessments and reports.  We loved an analogy we came across from Dr. Moses Isooba: https://lnkd.in/ez2iHfkW: “There is a paracetamol (acetaminophen) approach where donors develop tools and frameworks, measure this and measure that, and have webinars and all these kind of things. These are good things, but they are simply like… trying to put a bandage on the wound. If we really feel that localization is the way to go, then we need to take the vaccine approach. The vaccine approach has three doses. The first injection provides for direct funding, giving the money where it is supposed to be spent. Dose number two calls for unrestricted funding. The booster dose calls for multi-year funding. The three doses together would imply that we have inoculated development so it can grow as we want it to, locally-led.” We'll share some further resources in the comment section, and would love to hear reflections from others about what it will take to really move the needle on #locallyleddevelopment.

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𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵. I witnessed what a genuine equitable relationship between a donor and its grantees are. Beyond the buzzwords. The hashtags. The incessant talks (but limited action). The head of a family philanthropic foundation I met in NYC described to me how her foundation supports social entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan countries. I asked her how entrepreneurs are selected. She described a few selection stages, before reaching to the compliance/due diligence review process. “We then take 2 weeks for due diligence to assess their capacity and to ensure they are aligned with our vision,  expectations, and ways of working.” Business as usual until now. “And then we give them two weeks so that they can review us (the foundation), assess our capacity, so they can ensure our foundation aligns with THEIR vision and expectations. 𝗪𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 (𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗪𝗘 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠.” It sounds simple. Almost easy. But it is not. Believe me. I have been in this ‘humanitarian business’ for almost 2 decades, and I have never seen nor heard of a donor using such a practice. And that was just one of the many examples she gave me to describe how she intuitively works with partners. Like in any business relationship, grantees are perceived as horizontal equal partners. Before entering into a new partnership, everyone should be able to assess the capacity and the way of working of all actors involved. And what stroke me even more was her humility. When I told her we must showcase these good practices, she was very surprised. For her it was not a “good practice” that should be highlighted as something exceptional. It was simply her normal, intuitive way of working with partners. And the results are FANTASTIC. These are the kind of funders we want to work with at Mindset-PCS (People-Centered Solutions) because they do not only embody what we advocate for, but they actually and naturally act towards the systemic changes we are so desperately longing for. 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀. With people like her, we can push for more effective, meaningful, and impactful donors-partners relationships, and ultimately improve programmatic and systemic outcomes in our dear sector. Eliana Summer-Galai | Natalie Silverlieb | Karen Pinto

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The widening gender healthcare gap as a result of climate change has been missing from global climate discussions. #COP29 offers a pivotal opportunity to rectify this oversight by prioritizing women’s health in climate action and enhancing global resilience. Climate change isn’t just a future concern —it’s today’s reality, and it poses significant health risks for African women, particularly through increased risk of malaria, waterborne infections, and respiratory illnesses. These health crises have significant economic impacts. When women in rural areas who are often the primary caregivers fall ill, entire households are affected as illness disrupts livelihoods, lowering productivity and driving up healthcare costs. At #COP29, #womenshealth needs to be a priority in climate action. We must invest in climate-resilient healthcare systems, promote gender equality, and integrate women’s health into the climate change agenda. Read more in my latest article for @Devex ➡️:

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New insights on #workforce #Pell experiments from U.S. Department of Education: "Key Findings • Offering Pell Grants for short-term occupational training programs to students with low income who have a bachelor's degree increased program enrollment and completion by about 20 percentage points. • Offering Pell Grants for very short-term occupational training programs increased program enrollment and completion by about 10 percentage points. • More than half of students offered experimental Pell Grants used them, receiving an average grant amount of $1,800; they were just as likely as those not offered the grants to also use federal student loans. • Despite boosting program enrollment and completion, offering experimental Pell Grants did not increase employment or earnings in the medium to long term" (p.1 of the report). Access the report from Institute of Education Sciences here: https://lnkd.in/etDQhsaz #certificates #communitycolleges #studentaid #affordability #tuition #price

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At the American Cancer Society, we are thrilled to do our part to reduce disparities and improve cancer outcomes in Africa alongside the #BidenCancerMoonshot. We currently collaborate with 14 committed partners across #africa to increase #accesstocare for #cancer patients and their loved ones through #patientnavigation-and we want to do more! Over the next 3 years, we will reach 50 new health institutions and cancer #CSOs in Africa with our Building Expertise, Advocacy, and Capacity for Oncology Navigation (BEACON) Initiative. BEACON is a global initiative that supports health institutions and cancer organizations in #LMICs focused on addressing #healthdisparities in cancer care, to design, implement, and sustain cancer patient navigation programs. BEACON also supports the integration of patient navigation into #cancercontrolplanning and #cancercaredelivery. #WhiteHouseAfricaCancerCareForum #GlobalCancerMoonshot

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Vanessa Kerry, MD MSc and Lloyd Minor discuss the direct and indirect impacts of #climatechange on human #health: increase in disease, infrastructure destruction (roads, hospitals, clinics), food, shelter and water insecurity, etc. Last year, the US lost $100 billion in productivity due to extreme heat (India lost $178 b) It will take an estimated $1.1 trillion to manage the disease burden related to climate between now and 2050 We must start viewing investments in climate solutions and health systems as savings, not costs. #COP28 had the FIRST EVER full day on the nexus of climate change and health. About 75 Minsters of Health attended and 100+ were represented (historically only 3 Ministers of Health have attended) https://lnkd.in/gGtHAKKv

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The best case study I taught last term was by Dorothee Baumann-Pauly and is about Veja’s efforts to responsibly source natural rubber from Brazil. Dorothee’s human rights work is amazing in general, and inspires me greatly. I will share the case study in the first comment. Here, she wrote for NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights about the gap between academic and practitioner research, and how much, much more work is needed to close that gap. https://lnkd.in/gwG3_zcF

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Proposal: Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Initiatives. Executive Summary: We propose a strategic partnership between the Black Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA) and the Government of National Unity to drive economic growth, empowerment, and inclusivity. This initiative aims to address systemic barriers and create opportunities for Black entrepreneurs, fostering a more equitable business landscape. Objectives: 1. Access to Funding: Secure government funding for Black-owned businesses, providing critical support for start-ups and existing enterprises. 2. Mentorship and Training: Establish a comprehensive mentorship program, pairing Black entrepreneurs with industry leaders and providing access to cutting-edge training and resources. 3. Regulatory Support: Collaborate with the government to review and revise policies, ensuring a more inclusive and supportive business environment. 4. Procurement Opportunities: Increase procurement opportunities for Black-owned businesses, ensuring a fair share of government contracts. 5. Networking Platforms: Host regular networking events and conferences, connecting Black entrepreneurs with investors, partners, and customers. Implementation Plan: 1. Needs Assessment: Conduct a thorough assessment to identify specific challenges and opportunities within the Black entrepreneurial ecosystem. 2. Program Development: Design and develop programs, policies, and procedures to address identified needs. 3. Partnership Establishment: Formalize the partnership between BEA and the Government of National Unity. 4. Resource Allocation: Secure funding, expertise, and resources to support initiative objectives. 5. Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish a framework to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure accountability. Conclusion: The Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Alliance initiative has the potential to drive meaningful change, empowering Black entrepreneurs and fostering a more inclusive economy. We believe this partnership will yield significant benefits for Black-owned businesses, the broader economy, and society as a whole.

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This research draws from 100 in-depth interviews and 184 comprehensive surveys from progressive organizers across the country. Troubled by the Left’s inability to amass sufficient power as well as the ascendancy of Right-wing forces—an increasing number of progressive organizers have begun to register higher and higher levels of alarm. They have argued that the transformation in service of racial, economic and climate justice that progressives seek will not happen unless we change our approach. In particular, Mario Lugay has raised the alarm for years about the outsized role #philanthropy has in our progressive movements. To read this finding, "Eighty-five percent of respondents—the overwhelming majority—agreed that Left-wing organizations have become more accountable to our funders than to our bases and constituencies . . ." illustrates the urgency for us to build our Movement Commons: https://lnkd.in/grQdpzkw

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