News in “Population”
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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 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
April 15, 2012 - From the field
Indian Court Affirms Right to Survival in Childbirth
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh passed a landmark final judgment in a case filed by MacArthur grantee the Socio Legal Information Centre recognizing that a woman's right to survive pregnancy and childbirth is fundamental. Read More
April 15, 2012 - From the field
Program to Educate and Empower Young People Expands
The MacArthur-supported OneWorld UK project "Learning about Living" has seen 400,000 queries to its SMS platform and over 110,000 students participate in its eLearning program. Read More
March 19, 2012 - In the Media
"Nigeria: Youth-Friendly Clinic Established At Kuje General Hospital"
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March 7, 2012 - In the Media
"Midwives, A Crucial Part Of Caring For The Women Of Mexico"
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