Today, the world is taking an important step in removing cultural biases that affect how we think about, talk about, and address emotional well-being and mental health. October 10 was World Mental Health Day, and on October 11-12, the Global Summit on Mental Health Culture Change will discuss these important issues in London. Lilly Family… Read more »
In one week, Raquel Marti, M.A. ’99, went from helping Hurricane Irma refugees flowing into Puerto Rico from other Caribbean islands to becoming a refugee herself when she had to flee Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria. “I heard on the radio the day before the hurricane hit that the governor said, ‘evacuate… Read more »
Last Friday, we posted recommendations from Dr. Patrick Rooney on impactful ways to give to Hurricane Harvey victims. Now, Dr. Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs, and Dr. Amir Pasic, Eugene R. Tempel Dean, focus on the impact that modern technology and social media have on disaster responses, as well as how… Read more »
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and Louisiana nearly a week ago, yet the storm has continued to wreak havoc. Fifty-two inches of rain has forced thousands out of their homes and into emergency shelters (ABC News). Over 300,000 people have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), while almost 100,000 homes have been damaged or… Read more »
This article was originally published on The Chronicle of Philanthropy website. By Leslie Lenkowsky and Suzanne Garment In recent months the contours of philanthropy’s role in the anti-Trump “resistance” movement have grown much clearer. Foundations have been announcing new giving efforts, and nonprofits have been adopting new approaches to raising money to oppose the administration…. Read more »