Tag Archive: Poverty

Field Notes: A Look at the Bottom 40 Percent

The World Bank’s progress report on global poverty reveals falling prosperity for America’s poor.

Multimedia: Philanthropy in the New Economy

On a TalkPoverty radio interview, Clara Miller discusses why “business as usual” is no longer an option.

Thinking On: Is the Magic of New Orleans Back?

Ambassador James A. Joseph outlines the post-Katrina reconciliation still required in New Orleans and rest of Louisiana.

Photo of the Month: August 2015

This month's photo pair captures both hope and despair on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which wrecked the lives of the poorest in New Orleans.

Field Notes: Are Private Prisons Responsible Investments?

Impact investor Sonia Kowal takes a look at the problematic aspects of a privatized prison system and the ways that investors can help make a difference.

Field Notes: Eyes on the Horizon, the Impact Investor Survey

GIIN and J.P. Morgan have teamed up again to produce their fifth annual global impact investor survey.

Photo of the Month: May 2015

This month’s photo captures Perez, pizza, and the potential of raising the minimum wage.

Field Notes: Impact and Risk

Today we’re hearing from others in the field on the tricky relationship between impact and risk.