School of Social Policy & Practice

Three Penn Undergraduate Summer Associates Help to Affect Effective Philanthropy

This summer, three undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania are studying the best ways to research and promote effective charitable giving.

School of Social Policy & Practice at Penn Explores Opportunities in Botswana

The School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania may become another element in the Botswana-UPenn Partnership.

Penn’s Pipeline for Promise Program Hosts Closing Ceremonies

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At Penn, Field Center’s Conference Draws Attention to Child Trafficking

The Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania will host a June 10-12 conference addressing some of today's critical issues such as child trafficking and underrepresented populations in the child welfare system.

Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy Appoints Henriques as Senior Fellow

Richard “Dick” Henriques has been appointed a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy, with a joint appointment at the Wharton Social Impact Initiative.

Penn Student Leads Nepali Earthquake Relief Effort

After a major earthquake hit Nepal on April 25, University of Pennsylvania graduate student Sandeep Shah felt helpless. But, he also knew that his interdisciplinary background in social work, finance and philanthropy could help those who needed it the most.

Penn Grad Center’s Buddy Program Aims to Span International Cultural Gaps

By Julie McWilliams

Penn Center for High Impact Philanthropy Offers Advice on Aid to Nepal

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania has developed online guidance to assist donors wishing to help the victims of the earthquake in Nepal.

Field Center at Penn Addresses America’s ‘Throwaway Children’ Through History

The Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania will host a community symposium in conjunction with One Book, One Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 9, at 8:30 a.m.

Penn’s Lorene Cary Announces Safe Kids Stories Initiative

Lorene Cary, a senior lecturer in the English Department in the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts & Sciences, is leading a new initiative called Safe Kids Stories, a website and social movement designed to promote Philadelphia programs that create safe havens for children and youth.

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