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How Private Philanthropy Can Protect Millions of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Climate Change, Conflict, and even COVID-19 have increased the threat of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) On any given day, human traffickers sexually exploit millions of children. A study from 2002 pegs this number anywhere between 2 million-10 million....
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Six Trends Shaping the Future of Health Equity
Across the United States, people separated by a short drive or a subway stop may have life expectancy gaps of up to 20 years. This is not inevitable; it is not the result of “poor decisions,” “bad genes,” or even...
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Performance-Based Incentives for Gender Equality: Insights from IDB Invest Partnership
Our partnership with IDB Invest shows how performance-based incentives can address market failures to foster gender equality.
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An Interview with James Eustace, Partner and Regional Director for Europe
“Our work in Europe is defined by the kinds of partnerships we have. We are interested in supporting big ideas to ensure lasting impact both now and in the future. We have a history of collaborating with large organizations because...
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A New, Powerful, and Representative Anti-Slavery Movement Led by Women and Survivors
Around the world today, an estimated 40 million people live in conditions akin to “modern slavery,” from girls forced into marriage or sex trafficking to laborers and migrants working in exploitative conditions in fishing, factories, and fields. Over 70% of...
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Malaria Vaccine Technical Assistance Program
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the devastation caused by malaria is unmatched, especially among children. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the disproportionate burden this region faces: a staggering 94% of malaria cases globally (233 million) and 95% of related deaths (580,000)...
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National Action Plan for Adult Literacy and the Launch of ALL IN
About 43 million Americans—nearly 1 in 5 adults—cannot read and write at a third-grade level. The toll of this “silent crisis” is immense: low literacy is closely linked with poverty, poor health, and incarceration and costs the U.S. economy up...
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Crafting Blended Finance Solutions to Foster Sustainable Employment, Especially for Young Women
In India, over 47% youth¹ are unemployed or self-employed, primarily due to a lack of opportunities. Skilled youth fare only marginally better—one in three is unemployed². Gender disparities further compound the employment challenge: a 2023 report measured rural and urban...
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Strengthening Global Health Partnerships in Africa
The African continent continues to endure the highest incidence of health emergencies globally, significantly impacting the lives, livelihoods, and economic development of affected communities. Although progress has been made in strengthening health emergency preparedness and response (EPR) systems across Africa,...
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Understanding the Imperative of Institutional Change for Gender Equality
This article is a part of the Invest with Women: Strategies to Accelerate Progress series. Organizations that are committed to gender transformation across any sector—from agriculture to health to climate—often neglect institutional change as a necessary condition for success. This...
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De-biasing the Data Platform: Understanding and Developing Use-Cases
This article is a part of the Invest with Women: Strategies to Accelerate Progress series. In an era where advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have caused excitement and AI-powered tools are increasingly influencing every aspect of our lives, it rightly...
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Empowering Women in India’s Labor Force: Insights from the Skill Impact Bond
This article is a part of the Invest with Women: Strategies to Accelerate Progress series. There is an enormous gap between men and women’s participation in the formal workforce of India—A 2023 report pegged the rural and urban female labor...
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