News in “MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions”
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March 4, 2013 -
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"NU law center, SW Side community group win MacArthur grants"
From the Chicago Tribune
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March 3, 2013 -
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"Boston-area nonprofits receive $2.25 million in MacArthur grants"
From The Boston Globe
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March 1, 2013 -
In the Media
"Tobin Project Coordinates 'Transformative Research' by Scholars and Policy Makers"
From The Chronicle of Higher Education
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March 1, 2013 -
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"International Rivers Gets a MacArthur Prize"
From the San Francisco Chronicle
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February 28, 2013 -
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"MacArthur Grants Go to Nonprofits in 5 Countries"
From the Associate Press
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February 28, 2013 -
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"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
February 27, 2013 -
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American Documentary (POV)
Sparking conversation and engagement beyond the screen
American Documentary sparks critical conversations and engagement in communities across the country by bringing its documentary films off the screen and into the real world. For 26 years, American ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University
Making the justice system fair for children and families
For 20 years, the Center has fought for and stood with children in conflict with the law. With a dual focus on zealous individual advocacy and systemic ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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Family Care International
Making pregnancy and childbirth safer
Headquartered in New York City with locally-staffed offices in three countries in Africa and two in Latin America, Family Care International works in close partnership with governments, civil society organizations, donors ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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Fundación para la Sobrevivencia del Pueblo Cofán (COFAN)
Preserving natural resources and the future of an indigenous people
Fundación para la Sobrevivencia del Pueblo Cofán (Foundation for the Survival of the Cofán People) is an indigenous support organization that focuses on ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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Housing Partnership Network
Collaboration and entrepreneurship to help house America
The Housing Partnership Network improves the lives of millions of individuals, families and communities by sparking innovation and collaboration among 100 of the nation’s affordable housing and community ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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International Rivers
Protecting rivers and the rights of communities
In Asia, Africa, and Latin America, International Rivers protects rivers and human rights threatened by some of the world's most potentially destructive dam projects. At the same time ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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Sin Fronteras
Protecting Mexico’s migrants and refugees
Sin Fronteras lawyers represent migrants in cases that have substantial impact on the Mexican government’s policies and laws. Staff help coordinate civil voices that highlight the abuse faced by ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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Socio Legal Information Centre
Ensuring legal rights for the marginalized in India
The Socio Legal Information Centre (SLIC) provides free legal assistance to people who lack the capacity to approach the courts for redress. SLIC files more than 100 petitions ... Read More
