The Measure of a Life

"Some men draw a circle around themselves and protect those who are in it: Wife and children. Some men draw a bigger circle around themselves and protect more: Mother, uncles, aunts, grandchildren. Some men draw a big, big circle around themselves and protect many, many more. There comes a point in a man's life when... Continue Reading →

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.   At JRF and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), we share two overarching outcomes: Everyone has a decent home in a good place. Everyone has good living standards and prospects. Through research, policy, collaboration and practical solutions, JRF aims to... Continue Reading →

this diminishes fear…

I have learned over the years that when one’'s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear. - Rosa Parks

The link between climate change, health and poverty…

For the poor and vulnerable, the health impacts of climate change are already here, says physician Cheryl Holder. Unseasonably hot temperatures, disease-carrying mosquitoes and climate gentrification threaten those with existing health conditions, while wealthier people move to higher ground. In an impassioned talk, Holder proposes impactful ways clinicians can protect their patients from climate-related health... Continue Reading →

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