News in “Population & Reproductive Health”
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June 2, 2009 -
From the field
Mexico Announces New Strategy to Reduce Maternal Mortality
President Felipe Calderon of Mexico recently announced a new strategy to reduce maternal mortality based largely on a proposal written by the National Safe Motherhood Committee, a longtime MacArthur grantee. Read More
June 2, 2009 -
From the field
Nigerian Government Funds Expansion of Anti-Shock Garment
Based on the success of MacArthur-supported work to combat maternal mortality, the Nigerian government has allocated $11.7 million in this year’s budget to improve maternal health, including expanding the use of an anti-shock garment ... Read More
April 1, 2009 -
Publication
Evaluation of The MacArthur Foundation’s Work in Mexico to Reduce Maternal Mortality, 2002-2008
From 2002–2008, the MacArthur Foundation invested $5,000,000 in Mexico to contribute to a reduction in maternal mortality. Read More
April 1, 2009 -
Info sheet
Population & Reproductive Health
The Foundation’s population and reproductive health grantmaking has two goals: to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity; and to advance young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In this report:
President’s Essay
Strengthening Nigerian Universities
Building Research Capacity: Spotlight on Four Nigerian Universities
Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health
Helping Adolescents Make Informed Decisions: Action Health Incorporated
Advancing Human Rights
Building Police Accountability, Strengthening ... Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Nigeria Reception for Staff, Grantees, Associates
In his last visit to the country as MacArthur President, Jonathan Fanton celebrates Nigeria's recent progress in areas like higher education, human rights, and reproductive health. Read More
February 10, 2009 -
From the field
Obama Lifts Global Gag Rule
President Obama signed an executive order lifting restrictions that prevented U.S. aid to international organizations that promote or perform abortions with their own funds. Read More
November 1, 2008 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in India: Report on Activities
In this report:
Message from the President
Improving the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women Adolescents
Sangath: Supporting Children and Adolescents
Mahila Sewa Trust: Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Women
Survey Examines Youth Sexual and ... Read More
October 10, 2008 -
Video
Preventing Maternal Mortality
To learn more about the MacArthur Foundation's support of efforts to comply with the UN's Millennium Development Goals and reduce maternal mortality worldwide, visit http://www.macfound.org/population. Read More
September 25, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the UN Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details how U.S. foundations can serve as important partners to the United Nations in achieving the latter's Millenium Development Goals. Read More
August 4, 2008 -
Commentary
MacArthur's Judith Helzner Relates Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality
MacArthur Director of Population and Reproductive Health Judith Helzner’s article outlines low-tech, low-cost interventions to protect mothers during childbirth such as the anti-shock garment. Read More
June 11, 2008 -
Video
Pankaj Shah, SEWA Rural
Pankaj Shah, SEWA Rural, 2007 recipient of the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions. Read More
June 1, 2008 -
Commentary
MacArthur's Kole Shettima Describes Ways to Fight Maternal Mortality
In an opinion-editorial in the Nigerian Guardian, MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima outlines how the country can greatly reduce the number of women who die during or after childbirth. Read More
March 31, 2008 -
Speech
“MacArthur and Millennium Development Goal #5,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at a UN Dinner Hosted by General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim at the University Club
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's support of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and urges other foundations to also work to address the United Nation's Millenium Development Goals. Read More
January 11, 2008 -
From the field
Mexico Approves More Public Funding for Gender Equity
Based on information provided by a coalition of 12 MacArthur Population and Reproductive Health grantees, the Mexican House of Representatives increased the amount of public funds earmarked for programs that benefit gender equity by 1.5 ... Read More
