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The future of sanitation: 10 years of reinventing the toilet
We already have the breakthrough technologies needed to provide safe and affordable sanitation services to the billions of people who are at risk of waste-borne diseases. Building markets and attracting businesses to this emerging sector are the next big challenges.
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Climate adaptation
The time to adapt to climate change is now
CEO Mark Suzman makes the case for immediate global action on climate change, including investments in research and innovation and stronger social safety nets.
Adapting to climate change
Drought-tolerant seeds and innovative farming practices are proving essential as small family farms face changing and unpredictable growing conditions.
Our work in the U.S.
Using authentic voices and stories to upend views on poverty and race
The Voices for Economic Opportunity Grand Challenges has awarded 28 grants to organizations in order to help tell the stories of people facing poverty and marginalization in the U.S.
Students and families deserve more information about the value of college
We need to ensure that the return on investment is equitable for all students.
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