Maria May

@MariaMayhem523

it's always impossible until it's done. Usage lead for Gates Foundation team. alum. Feminist. Views mine.

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    Mar 17

    News article — “ are extremely effective policies for reducing homicide, assault, property crime, overdose deaths, and intimate partner violence. Why aren't they being hailed as a violence prevention tool?” via

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  2. Mar 14

    I had forgotten how much talked about imagination, until I read this piece by Steve Reifenberg with the quote: “the failures of imagination are the biggest failures.” More true than ever.

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  3. Mar 8

    Really like the blend of philosophical analysis on language coupled with practical suggestions on what feminist scale may look like.

    How often do you use the term “scale up” without really thinking about the meaning? On the eve of , sharing this thoughtful piece by my colleague ⁦⁩ on what a feminist approach to scale might look like.
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    Mar 4

    Given hard times across the world over the last few years, I am thinking a lot today about this astonishing Frederick Douglass quote: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”

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    Mar 3

    Happy

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  6. Feb 22

    The profound ripple effects of one life. His legacy lives on in so many people dedicating their life to service and building a more equitable world.

    Devastating. Early in my career, I met with Paul for advice on how to incorporate community health into infectious diseases work. An inspiration, mentor, and friend to many, he will be greatly missed and remembered for his contributions to global health.
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  7. Feb 21

    Without learning about Paul Farmer and then working with him, I would be on a very different life path. Grateful that I had the chance, and saddened that we've lost such a bright light and source of compassionate wisdom. Rest in power, Paul.

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    Feb 17

    This is huge…

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  9. Feb 10

    Does it matter how health workers are paid? YES IT DOES! Great to see how digital payments are supporting frontline workers and ultimately improve patient care, even in very challenging settings.

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  10. Feb 8

    Pretty much sums up what I've learned too! Might add a point about always being honest and earning the trust of colleagues and partners, but some great advice here for all of us.

    Early career years are painful. You feel like an idiot 98% of the time - lost, confused and insecure. I wish I had a cheat sheet of principles for my first job. So I put one together. Here are 20 things about building a career I wish I knew sooner:
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  11. Feb 7

    Great new report on the impact and learning from on digital id, cash transfers, and digital payments globally.

    The 2021 Annual Report shows how the & program worked to meet increased demand for support, helping countries use and digital to respond to & recover from . Read the report⬇️
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    Feb 5

    An excellent article about the disease of religious bigotry that afflicts us in Bangladesh, and how Facebook is exacerbating the problem. The disease lives within us, but a multi-billion dollar company is failing in its responsibility.

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  13. Feb 2

    Dear admissions committees at grad programs, please have a little empathy for those writing recommendations. Why must you ask for little customizations (multiple open text fields, multiple very specific questions, etc)? These take a lot of time! We're doing you a favor here...

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    Jan 31

    🎙️Why is being unbanked a serious issue? From the & Snigdha Ali speak about how digital financing can create economic empowerment & . Listen here:

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    Jan 31

    🖨️Hot off the press: & Annual Report, highlighting the work done in 2021 to advance & to empower people and build inclusive & dynamic digital economies. Download here 👉

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  16. Jan 25

    New research linking cash transfers and children's cognitive development offer new ways policy makers can invest in the next generation.

    Why do we advocate for innovating social safety net design and directing to women? Let me count the ways.... Cash Aid to Poor Mothers Increases Brain Activity in Babies H/t
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    Jan 17

    Would you help me tweet this around the world? Kindness matters But kindness does not = justice Civility counts But civility is not the humane response to injustice Justice is Love is essential But love is not a passive, weeping bystander Love puts in work.

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    Jan 17

    “For all of the pain we have endured, most Rohingya believe the single-biggest loss is the denial of education.”

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    Jan 16

    New working paper examining the experiences of ready-made garments (RMG) workers in during and how they coped with the shocks and disruptions of the pandemic. Link here 👇

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    Jan 15

    Homelessness is an issue that is costly in human life & the health & safety of those who experience it. Every year, more than $12 billion is invested in fighting homelessness. But communities are demonstrating that we must realign systems, resources and approaches to end it.

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