It’s time for government to stop stifling the new economy. If incumbent businesses cannot compete with innovators, there’s a reason.
Author Archives: cara
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Investing in your future
While I only meet a few students who apply for our scholarships, I am always awed by their accomplishments and moved by their stories.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Those Left Behind
Many Syrian refugees have dubbed the journey to Europe as the ‘Death Road’ because of its perilous nature. Despite this, thousands continue to make the trip.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, MAP International, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day is celebrated on Sunday, January 31 to coincide with the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. Gandhi worked tirelessly to impact those afflicted with leprosy.
Posted inSustainable Communities, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Community Building through Art
Art is here. It isn’t limited to static art museums or traditional musical performances. It’s our living walls, streets, people, and neighborhoods.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Surveillance Training Helps Prepare Developing Countries for Next Ebola Outbreak
A major factor in Ebola’s 2015 outbreak was weak surveillance systems. In response, TEPHINET, a program at the Task Force for Global Health, has been actively involved.
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Announcing CDC Foundation’s Next President and CEO, Judy Monroe
As the CDC Foundation board chair, I’m pleased to announce that the next president and CEO of the CDC Foundation is Dr. Judith Monroe.
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
For Georgia, a new year and new promise
As a special gift to my friends in the capitol, I’m proposing five public policy resolutions that, if honored, will transform our communities for the better.
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Make Thoughtful Year-End Giving Decisions
With the end of the year coming rapidly, making thoughtful decisions about year-end giving can feel overwhelming, but I am here to help.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Are we really changing the world? A look at Georgia’s key role in changing the world.
This Holiday season, consider joining a world changing NGO right here in Georgia and become a part of something bigger – something life changing.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Smartphone System Aids in Fight Against Infectious Diseases
Big changes can come in small packages – namely, smartphones. Via mobile health, workers in developing countries are leveraging handheld technologies to track data about their communities in real time.
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Working Together to Meet Complex Health Challenges
We at the CDC Foundation are thankful for the dedicated professionals helping to defeat disease threats. We are also grateful for the vital support that helps to protect health, safety and security around the world.
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The Weight Behind a Child’s Eyes
The people of Santa Barbara, Ecuador see the impact they can have on their own community, and this has fueled their desire for more improvements.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Malaria Day in the Americas: Together We Can Defeat Malaria
This Friday, November 6, is Malaria Day in the Americas, an opportunity to highlight successful efforts to prevent and control malaria.
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
10 Key Take-Aways on the State of Atlanta’s Parks & Greenspaces
By Esther Stokes, Park Pride I’ve been involved in parks and greenspace organizations in Atlanta for the past 18 years, over which time I’ve served on the board and as board chair of both Park Pride and the Piedmont Park Conservancy, and on the boards of the Historic Fourth Ward Park Conservancy, the Georgia Advisory […]
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The Millennial Donor Perspective – Engage Me!
If you don’t get millennials invested in what you’re doing, soon, you might not be doing anything at all.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
BIG Data for a Small NGO: Monitoring and Evaluating our Success
Monitoring and Evaluation is becoming a key area of focus for NGOs globally. The more we put into M&E and the more we expect from it, the better more we will have a real impact in the world.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The Task Force for Global Health Celebrates 30 Years of Contributions to Global Health
The Task Force for Global Health celebrated 30 years at an Oct. 12 event that included a panel discussion with some of the leading voices in global health
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Reflecting on the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Will We Know Their Names?
In all, CARE’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis has reached more than 1 million people. But given the magnitude of the situation, we must do more to mobilize support for refugees as they try to rebuild their lives.
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
A Multitude of Motivations Drive Volunteering in Parks
As I reflect on the success of the summer, I feel it’s important to explore the reasons why corporations, groups and individuals volunteer. The answers are as diverse as our parks themselves.
