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December 5, 2012 - From the field
Video: Sustainable Hydro-Development for Ecosystem Protection
A video produced by the Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) illuminates innovative tools and techniques for operating dams that help protect and restore ecological systems and support human food production. Read More
November 5, 2012 - Article
Arctic Funders’ Group Consultation
MacArthur hosted a meeting in July 2012 on the Russian Arctic as part of the Foundation’s interest in exploring the possibility of funding projects as part of our new them of “Russia’s Global Engagement.” Read More
October 14, 2012 - Article
Meeting of Russia Experts and Donors
This report summarizes a meeting held in May 2012 between U.S. donors who have been active in Russia, including MacArthur, regarding the possibilities for constructive grantmaking in Russia moving forward. Read More
April 27, 2012 - From the field
Human Rights Watch Wins Peabody Awards
Human Rights Watch, a MacArthur grantee, won two Peabodies for multimedia work on gold mining in Papua New Guinea and Russian civil society. Read More
March 21, 2012 - From the field
Study Maps Networks on Russian Twitter
A new report from Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society delineates several networks within Russia’s Twitter ecosystem centered on topics ranging from politics to music to geographical position. Read More
March 2, 2012 - From the field
In Russia, Online Speech Remains Free from Government Control
A new report examines the Russian blogosphere, Twitter, and other media sources and finds vibrant and diverse discourse on Russian political and social issues. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Carnegie Moscow Center, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
The Carnegie Moscow Center provides an invaluable platform for open debate of key issues in a society at a crossroads. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Moscow Helsinki Group, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Moscow Helsinki Group conducts advocacy, compiles reports, and trains activists to improve human rights in Russia. Read More
December 16, 2011 - From the field
Russian Grantee Wins Ruling, Repayment on Tax Status of Foreign Donations
Russia has repaid Agora Human Rights Association nearly one million rubles in excess taxes, the result of a precedent-setting ruling which found that Russian nonprofits are not required to pay tax on donations from foreign donors. Read More
April 11, 2011 - From the field
Grantee Awarded Human Rights Prize by the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly
The Committee Against Torture, a human rights grantee based in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, was awarded the biennial Human Rights Prize by the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly to honor "outstanding civil society ... Read More
November 17, 2010 - Speech
Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation. Read More
Arts & Culture in Chicago, Community & Economic Development, Conservation & Sustainable Development, Digital Media & Learning, Housing, Improving the Nation’s Fiscal Future, International Peace & Security, Africa, Arts & Culture, Asia, Chicago, Community Development, Debt/Deficit, Education, Housing, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Peace & Security
November 1, 2010 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in Russia
A downloadable brochure describing MacArthur’s grantmaking in Russia, which supports universities and other institutions engaged in scholarly research and training, and promotes the development of effective human rights protections. Read More
