Society for Education, Action & Research in Community Health News
February 16, 2012 -
Article
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions: Past Recipients
Since 2006, MacArthur has recognized and awarded over 50 organizations for their innovative approaches to solving problems across the Foundation's programs. 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, 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
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
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 24, 2007 -
Speech
“Foundation Effectiveness: Reputation Matters as Much as Money,” An Address by Jonathan Fanton to the Foundation Impact Research Seminar at the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes how a foundation's reputational assets - integrity, objectivity, sound judgment, and measured impact - can be just as useful to grantees as its money. Read More
October 5, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonthan Fanton at the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, Awards Ceremony
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton celebrates the nine diverse organizations that comprise the first-ever class of MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions winners. Read More
October 5, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Honors Winners of New Award for Creative and Effective Institutions
MacArthur honored the nine inaugural winners of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions at a ceremony in Chicago. Read More
August 24, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Announces First Winners Of New Creativity Award For Small Nonprofits
Expanding on its tradition of encouraging individual creativity and building effective institutions to help address some of the world’s most challenging problems, MacArthur announced the nine awards. Read More
November 6, 2004 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Independent Sector's 2004 Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, November 6, 2004
Noting civil society's importance to democracy, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton argues that America's independent sector must increase its international activity, especially in support of civil society abroad. Read More