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April 15, 2012 - From the field

Indian Court Affirms Right to Survival in Childbirth

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh passed a landmark final judgment in a case filed by MacArthur grantee the Socio Legal Information Centre recognizing that a woman's right to survive pregnancy and childbirth is fundamental. Read More
April 15, 2012 - From the field

Program to Educate and Empower Young People Expands

The MacArthur-supported OneWorld UK project "Learning about Living" has seen 400,000 queries to its SMS platform and over 110,000 students participate in its eLearning program. Read More
April 4, 2012 - In the Media

"Saving Lives With Solar Power"

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February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
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Girls' Power Initiative, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions

Girls’ Power Initiative works to empower and educate adolescent girls about their sexual and reproductive health and human rights. Read More
February 9, 2012 - Video
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Girls' Power Initiative, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions

Girls' Power Initiative, a recipient of the 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, works to empower and educate girls about their sexual and reproductive health.

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December 16, 2011 - In the Media

"Giving Life: A Risky Proposition"

From ABC's 20/20
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November 7, 2011 - Video
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MacArthur Foundation in Mexico

MacArthur first began making grants in Mexico in 1986 and opened an office there in 1992. Here, grantmaking supports population and reproductive health; development of effective human rights protections; and migration in Mexico. Watch the video ...

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November 7, 2011 - Video
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MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria

MacArthur is committed to helping strengthen Nigeria's intellectual, scientific, and civil society communities as a means of helping to facilitate the consolidation of democracy and encouraging economic development. To do this, MacArthur makes grants to ...

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October 4, 2011 - From the field

Maternal Health in Afghanistan

Continued U.S. investment in maternal health is part of a responsible drawdown in Afghanistan, according to a white paper from the MacArthur-supported Council on Foreign Relations. Read More
August 25, 2011 - From the field

India Funds Community Health Workers for Newborn Care

The Government of India approved funding for more than 800,000 female community health workers to provide home-based postnatal and newborn care services. Read More
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Portrait of Barry Lowenkron

Barry Lowenkron

Vice President, International Programs

Judith F. Helzner

Director, Population and Reproductive Health

Sharon Bissell Sotelo

Director and Program Officer, Mexico
Portrait of Dipa Nag Chowdhury

Dipa Nag Chowdhury

Deputy Director, India Office
Portrait of Kole A. Shettima

Kole A. Shettima

Director, Africa Office

Liliane Loya

Program Officer, Mexico
Portrait of Godwin Odo

Godwin Odo

Program Officer, Nigeria

Erin Sines

Program Officer, Population & Reproductive Health
Portrait of Gabriela Suarez

Gabriela Suarez

Program Administrator
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Laura Young

Program Associate