News in “India”
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April 30, 2012 - In the Media
"Rajasthan's Women Wake Up to Safe Motherhood Methods"
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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
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
May 1, 2011 - From the field
$1.2 Million to Support Research and Collaboration on Girls’ Secondary Education in the Developing World
In support of girls’ post-primary education in developing countries, MacArthur awarded four grants totaling more than $1.2 million. Read More
March 31, 2011 - Publication
Harnessing Corporate Philanthropy to Educate the World’s Poor
A report by the Center for Universal Education at Brookings suggests specific opportunities to achieve greater impact in educating the world’s poor through corporate philanthropy. Read More
March 15, 2011 - From the field
Slideshow: Population & Reproductive Health
The Foundation’s population and reproductive health grantmaking seeks to reduce maternal death and illness and to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people. Read More
November 17, 2010 - Speech
Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation. Read More
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September 30, 2010 - From the field
UN Announces $40 Billion Commitment to Fight Maternal and Child Deaths
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the investment, which includes $30 million in grants from MacArthur. Read More
August 30, 2010 - From the field
Conference Shapes Collective Efforts on Maternal Health
With MacArthur support, organizations from India, Mexico, and Nigeria joined academics and government officials at the first global technical meeting focused solely on maternal health. Read More
August 26, 2010 - From the field
International Multimedia Institute Launches in India
Aspiring journalists in India can now train in an 11-month digital media program that emphasizes the best professional practices. Read More
June 24, 2010 - From the field
Delhi Government Ordered to Pay Pregnant Woman Who Was Denied Care
The Delhi High Court ordered the Government of Delhi to compensate a woman who gave birth alone three months after she was denied medical benefits by a public maternity center. Read More
May 1, 2010 - Info sheet
Reducing Maternal Mortality
MacArthur’s grantmaking to reduce maternal mortality focuses on developing innovative models that can eventually be scaled up, enhancing the skills of health professionals, promoting informed advocacy on issues related to maternal mortality, and research. Read More
April 21, 2010 - Publication
Reducing Maternal Mortality in India
Research of MacArthur Fellow and grantee Sue J. Goldie suggests that better family planning, improved emergency obstetrical care, and support for safe abortion could significantly reduce maternal mortality in India in less than a decade. Read More
