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Joke of the Day

Why did the social entrepreneur go broke?

They kept giving too much "change"! 😄

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🌍 News

- Rising Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah: The Israel-Lebanon border is increasingly unstable as Hezbollah intensifies its involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict. There are growing fears that the violence could escalate into a broader regional war with severe humanitarian consequences. Read more.

- Vaccines Saving Millions Worldwide: Vaccines have transformed global health, saving tens of millions of lives, particularly in under-resourced regions. Scientific American breaks down how vaccines have revolutionized disease prevention and contributed to building stronger healthcare systems. Explore the data.

- Climate Change and NASA’s Future: In a compelling interview, Gavin Schmidt, NASA’s climate scientist, discusses the critical role of climate modeling in addressing global warming and the innovative steps scientists are taking to avert disaster. Read the interview.

- Bird Flu Response Failures: Vanity Fair investigates how mismanagement and poor coordination during the bird flu outbreak led to devastating consequences, revealing critical lessons for future global health crises. Dive into the story.

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Organization Profile EPIP (Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy)

Looking for opportunities to make a difference in the philanthropy space? EPIP offers resources and job listings for impact professionals, helping individuals build careers in philanthropy and social justice. Check out their job board.

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