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July 11, 2020

It’s time for a new myth of the social entrepreneur

Gary Cohen, founder of Healthcare Without Harm, talks about how the expectations on social entrepreneurs take a toll on their health, why large-scale change requires inner work, and more.

by Skoll Foundation | 1 min read

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July 06, 2020

A day in the life of: A mental health professional

A clinical psychologist in Manipur is helping her community cope with distress during the pandemic and lockdown, through phone calls and in-person sessions, as well as by volunteering with the state helpline services.

by Thoibi Paonam | 5 min read

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July 03, 2020

A pathway to universal healthcare in India

Healthcare for all doesn’t have to remain a distant dream if we focus on leveraging technology, building care networks, and offering universal insurance.

by Nachiket Mor | 6 min read

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June 27, 2020

Why cultural leaders need to talk about well-being

Art and culture can have positive impacts on the health and well-being of people, and play an integral role in their ability to create social change.

by World Economic Forum | 1 min read

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June 26, 2020

Mitigating malnutrition

In response to the food crisis created by the lockdown, here’s what anganwadis can do to ensure that children stay nourished in times of COVID-19 and beyond.

by Dr Pavitra Mohan, Dr Sanjana Brahmawar Mohan | 5 min read

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June 25, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on reproductive health services

As the pandemic continues, what can we do to ensure the availability of timely and quality maternal health, family planning, and abortion services?

by Renuka Motihar | 5 min read

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June 20, 2020

Addressing the critiques of well-being

Social change leaders can better advocate and find funding for well-being initiatives by creating a more authentic and deeper understanding of what it looks like and the difference it can make.

by Stanford Social Innovation Review | 1 min read

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June 12, 2020

Managing an epidemic within a pandemic

India faces a setback of five to eight years in its fight against tuberculosis due to the lockdown. Here are steps that the government and civil society can take to keep that from happening.

by Devika Agarwal | 4 min read

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June 12, 2020

The relevance of resilience during disasters

Disasters and crises often expose gaps in our emotional preparedness. Evidence shows that building resilience skills, especially among young people, can help them cope with future adversities.

by Gracy Andrew | 6 min read

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May 27, 2020

Funding well-being is investing in social change

Three steps to help funders actively support the well-being of their partner organisations.

by Priti Sridhar, Raj Mariwala | 5 min read

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