News in “MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions”
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February 28, 2013 -
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"MacArthur Grants Go to Nonprofits in 4 Countries"
From the Associate Press Read More
February 28, 2013 -
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"MacArthur Foundation awards millions to 13 organizations for ‘creativity and effectiveness’"
From The Washington Post 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
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
February 27, 2013 -
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Southwest Organizing Project
Empowering neighbors to transform communities
In one of Chicago’s most violent areas, gangs and abandoned buildings put communities on the edge of collapse. In such environments, it is easy for problems to seem insurmountable, for ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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StoryCorps
Preserving and sharing the stories of our lives
Founded in 2003 by David Isay, MacArthur Fellow and radio documentarian, StoryCorps has provided nearly 90,000 people the chance to record interviews. Each of these stories is ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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The Stimson Center
Applying analysis and outreach to address global security challenges
The Stimson Center drives pragmatic solutions to build international peace and security through a unique combination of analysis and outreach. By engaging policymakers, policy implementers, and civil ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
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Tobin Project
Building a new model for policy-relevant research
Inspired by economics Nobel laureate James Tobin, the Tobin Project convenes and connects academics and policymakers to conduct research initiatives that address some of society's most pressing problems ... Read More
