Weaponization of anti-discrimination laws casts pall over start-ups, funders
Why It Matters
Anti-discrimination laws are being used to target those working to end historic inequities. Can better data, more education and cooperation turn the tide?
How UK funders quickly mobilized against racist violence
Why It Matters
This summer’s violent attacks on Muslim and other racialized communities in the UK revealed deep-seated tensions. With more data – and strategies that incorporate insights from that data – funders can actively direct capital towards projects that help prevent future violence.
Blended finance: A Canadian way to raise funds, but happening mainly in Quebec
Why It Matters
Thrive Impact Fund is mapping an optimal process for blending different financing (debt, equity, grants) and investors (public, private, philanthropic) around social impact projects. This collaboration and the innovative financial instruments created could significantly change how projects gather funding.
Q&A: Oversight and governance of AI use at borders, humanitarian aid zones are weak, says expert
Why It Matters
Data collection practices often rely on active and informed consent – but how can people in precarious situations genuinely understand what is happening with their biometric information, how it will be stored, and who it will be shared with?
‘This is not reconciliation’: Federal funding drops for Indigenous language revitalization
Why It Matters
Indigenous languages are facing extinction due to colonization, and many communities are trying to revitalize their languages and create more fluent speakers.
From our playbook: 11 hot summer books for changemakers
Why It Matters
It's vital for those in the social services world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.