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June 6, 2013 - In the Media
"Maternal Health in India: Where We Are Today "
From The Huffington Post
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May 28, 2013 - From the field
Pratham Program Gives Girls a Second Chance
In addition to education courses, the Pratham Open School provides young women some vocational skills so that they are able to “pay back” for the course in kind by promising to teach at least 20 children ... Read More
May 19, 2013 - Info sheet
Population & Reproductive Health Grantmaking in India, Mexico and Nigeria
MacArthur has population and health grantmaking programs in India, Mexico, and Nigeria. Read More
May 19, 2013 - Info sheet
Population & Reproductive Health and Maternal Mortality
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
May 17, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Existing and Needed Research in Secondary Education
The report reviews evidence to date on post-primary education and highlights gaps in the literature, with a focus on identifying policies that should be given the highest priority for future research. Read More
May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
Strengthening American Democracy, Africa, Arts & Culture, Chicago, Community Development, Conservation, Debt/Deficit, Education, Housing, Human Rights, Justice, Latin America, Media, Mexico, Migration/Immigration, Nigeria, Policy, Population, Research, Russia, Science, Technology, United States, Youth
May 14, 2013 - In the Media
"In India, Organization of Learning Centers Seeks to Spark Enthusiasm for School"
From PBS NewsHour
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April 26, 2013 - Article
About the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
MacArthur operates with the belief that the scale and complexity of challenges to secondary education and the range of involved actors requires a collaborative approach. Read More
April 10, 2013 - Info sheet
Investing in Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries
MacArthur’s international secondary education grantmaking aims to improve participation by marginalized girls in quality, relevant secondary level learning, with the expectation that advances will have positive implicationsfor both girls and boys.
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April 2, 2013 - In the Media
"Five Foundations Announce $18 Million in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries"
From Philanthropy News Digest
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April 1, 2013 - Press release
Groups Announce Nearly $18M in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The partnership of five philanthropic organizations will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
April 1, 2013 - Article
Call for Proposals: Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
MacArthur and several philanthropic partners announced a call for proposals for projects to increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
March 25, 2013 - In the Media
"New Grant Programs: Spotlight on Girls' Education Around the Globe"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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February 27, 2013 - Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
December 5, 2012 - From the field
Video: Sustainable Hydro-Development for Ecosystem Protection
A video produced by the Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) illuminates innovative tools and techniques for operating dams that help protect and restore ecological systems and support human food production. Read More
