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How India’s Gig Worker Unions Are Fighting for Change

NonProfit Quarterly

According to a 2022 report by the Indian government-backed public policy group NITI Aayog , the number of Indian gig workers is expected to rise to 23.5 Millions of gig workers lack pensions, maternity leave, health insurance, and compensation for death by accident or injuries on the job. million by the decade’s end.

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Health of the Nonprofit Sector: The Latest Data

NonProfit Quarterly

Those are among the findings of the latest Health of the US Nonprofit Sector Annual Review by Independent Sector , a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for and tracks the health of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. But the sector has shown signs of weakening in some areas, notably in fundraising.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

According to The World Health Organization , of the 1 billion people around the world currently experiencing a mental disorder, more than 80% are without any form of quality, affordable care. And with the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health, there has never been a more important time than now to address mental health conditions. .

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

Medical debt relief has become a growing public policy priority for philanthropists and lawmakers worried about the toll on Americans’ financial, mental, and physical health. An estimated 40% of Americans have medical debt with nearly half of those owing at least $2,500. Yet, there are also reasons for caution.”

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Using data to make LGBTQ+ elders and their needs visible 

Candid

What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services? Who aren’t we adequately serving?

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2023 Legislative Session: A Recap

MNA Association

It’s hard to pin down the cause of these perceptions, but as a group they threaten the health of our sector and the operability of your missions. These nonprofits” are the very organizations government and communities count on for quality of life: kid’s summer food programs, houses of worship, 4-H, shelters and sanctuary, and more.

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What is Park Equity?

NonProfit Quarterly

We see what communities across the country are now establishing : park equity—the fair and just distribution of parks and green spaces so all communities have access to these health-promoting resources. Residents are working to assess the environmental and health burdens associated with former oil drilling sites and other contaminated lands.