Loneliness affects both physical and mental wellbeing. According to research by Age UK, it has the potential to triple the likelihood of requiring ongoing hospitalisation and nursing care and increases, by a factor of six, the chances an elderly person might develop depression. What if we could crowd fund investment for a program that reduces loneliness for the elderly? The repayment (with interest) to the investors is paid by philanthropy if the social outcomes are met. This social impact bond is even more unique as NIS1.6m (of NIS 2.3m) was raised using crowd funding.https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/first-ever-crowdfund-impact-investment-to-ease-elderly-loneliness-in-tlv-654720
Could replicating "wobble rooms" used to provide a "safe space" for hospital staff to relax when they are "feeling a bit overwhelmed" have benefit beyond the healthcare sector?https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-55601396Photo source: South Tees Hospital Charity
A comedic film, featuring The Grinch, about the tensions of funders and non-profits.During 2020 many NFP received a reduction of funding of about 20%, so have been doing more with less, in a year where the need has grown by more than 20%. Merry Christmas to everyone in the NFP sector, we see what you do and we are grateful!https://nonprofitquarterly.org/the-grinch-a-non-profitable-christmas/
