News in “Population”
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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, India, Justice, Latin America, Media, Mexico, Migration/Immigration, Nigeria, Peace & Security, Policy, Research, Russia, Science, Technology, United States, Youth
April 18, 2013 - Publication
Assessment: The Impact of the Anti-Shock Garment on Maternal Mortality
Assessment Overview
In 2011 and 2012, MacArthur ‘s Population and Reproductive Health program area commissioned several external reports as part of an exercise to evaluate the Foundation’s contribution in the field and to inform the ... Read More
April 16, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Gaps in Reproductive Health Services in Emergency Settings
The report, conducted by expert consultants commissioned by MacArthur, provides an overview of the current status, major actors, challenges, and funding situation in the field. Read More
April 4, 2013 - From the field
Resources for Growing, Adapting Successful Development Programs
ExpandNet, a global network of public health professionals and scientists and a MacArthur grantee, has launched a website featuring tools, publications, and a bibliography of literature for scaling up projects. Read More
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
January 7, 2013 - Article
International Development Roundtables
Beginning in March 2012, MacArthur, in collaboration with the International Development Program and the Bernard Schwartz Forum on Constructive Capitalism at Johns Hopkins, hosted three roundtables on themes and trends in international development. Read More
January 6, 2013 - In the Media
"Mexico Aims To Save Babies And Moms With Modern Midwifery"
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January 3, 2013 - In the Media
"Mexico Training Midwives In Hope Of Preventing Maternal Deaths"
From KPBS
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November 5, 2012 - Article
Summary of Population & Reproductive Health Consultations
The consultations address current perspectives on population growth, maternal mortality and morbidities, maternal and reproductive health in humanitarian crisis settings, scaling-up of interventions, and young people’s sexual and reproductive health. Read More
October 29, 2012 - From the field
Addressing Global Healthcare Imbalances through Collaboration, Migration Management
The migration of health workers from underdeveloped regions to countries offering greater economic opportunity is leading to a shortage of healthcare in countries of significant need. Read More
October 10, 2012 - From the field
Social Media Campaign Celebrates Safe Birth
A social media campaign aims to raise awareness about maternal mortality in disaster settings. Read More
July 31, 2012 - From the field
Grantee Research Informs Nigerian National Health Policy
The Nigerian Council of Health (NCH), a decision-making body that establishes health service strategies for all levels of governance, rarely receives presentations from non-governmental organizations. Read More
July 15, 2012 - From the field
Expanding Efforts to Reduce Postpartum Hemorrhage
Pathfinder International, a MacArthur grantee focused on global sexual and reproductive health, has successfully expanded its efforts to reduce postpartum hemorrhage in Nigeria through its Continuum of Care project by procuring needed supplies, equipment, and funding ... Read More
July 11, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in Nigeria
The MacArthur Foundation’s grantmaking in Nigeria
supports reproductive and sexual health, human rights
and the rule of law, and girls’ secondary education. Read More
June 5, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in India
This info sheet covers MacArthur’s grantmaking in India which primarily supports programs to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity and advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people. Read More
