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February 28, 2013 -
Video
"MacArthur Grants Go to Nonprofits in 5 Countries"
From the Associate Press
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February 28, 2013 -
Video
"MacArthur Foundation awards millions to 13 organizations for ‘creativity and effectiveness’"
From The Washington Post
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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
January 31, 2013 -
In the Media
"Kenyan Web Monitors Work to Avert Election Violence"
From The Guardian
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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
May 5, 2010 -
From the field
Website Tracks Impact of the BP Oil Spill
MacArthur grantee Ushahidi is using its crowd-sourcing technology - an open-source platform originally created to document reports of political violence - to generate a database on the impact of the BP oil spill on the Gulf Coast. Read More
March 11, 2010 -
Press release
MacArthur Provides $2.2 Million to Support Long-Term Relief Efforts in Haiti
MacArthur is investing nearly $2.2 million to support long-range needs in the areas of health and communications. Read More
January 15, 2010 -
From the field
Citizen Media Spread News about Haitian Earthquake
MacArthur grantee Global Voices, a worldwide community of more than 200 bloggers, is maintaining a special page with information about the quake that also links to a map of crisis information built by fellow grantee Ushahidi. Read More