Beyond the Fix: Why Philanthropy Must Embrace a Healing-Centered Future

For decades, the philanthropic sector has operated under a "fix-it" paradigm. Foundations have acted as architects of social change, deploying capital to address the symptoms of a world marked by…

Healing the City: Philadelphia’s Growing “Food is Medicine” Revolution

In the neighborhoods of Philadelphia, the distance between a patient’s health and their next meal is shrinking. As the city grapples with systemic food insecurity—where roughly 15 percent of households…

Healing Hearts and Minds: Transforming Maternal and Child Nutrition in Ethiopia’s Borena Zone

In the arid, sun-drenched landscapes of Ethiopia’s Borena Zone, the struggle for survival is a daily reality for pastoralist families. For Sefian Hussien, a 35-year-old mother of six, this struggle…

Beyond Survival: Centering Lived Experience in the Healing of Displaced Sudanese Refugees

This year, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and international humanitarian partners are championing a vital shift in global health policy: the prioritization of…

Beyond the Trigger: The Neuroscience of Healing from Emotional Abuse

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis For many, the aftermath of emotional abuse is…