Results List
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On the Joint Initiative to Expand Opportunities for Young Men of Color
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
The Atlantic Philanthropies are pleased to join with our foundation partners, the White House and leading U.S. businesses to improve opportunities for the most disadvantaged among us. Our commitment to this initiative stems from our longstanding focus on promoting equal opportunity and racial equity in…
Resource type: News
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South Africa: TAC Protests Against Shortages of Life-Saving Drugs
Source: All Africa
BY MARY-ANNE GONTSANA"We demand accountable leadership", "Failure to resolve stock-outs = human rights violation", "Limpopo Department of Health - Failed promises" read placards at the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) march in solidarity with provinces that continue to be plagued by finding essential medicines are out…
Resource type: News
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Henrico Schools Take Steps to Reduce Racial Disparities in Suspensions
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
By Graham MoomawIn an effort to reduce racial disparities in student suspension rates, Henrico County Public Schools announced a partnership Monday with the Legal Aid Justice Center, a Virginia-based advocacy group that offers legal representation and other services to low-income people.Under the agreement, which has…
Resource type: News
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Faith, hope and unity
Source: TES Magazine
By Darren EvansOne project in Northern Ireland has been so successful at reconciling Catholic and Protestant schools that other troubled regions of the world are seeking to adopt its methods. Darren Evans reportsIn the seaside town of Ballycastle, on the craggy, windswept coast of County…
Resource type: News
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Prevention and Early Intervention Programme in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Source: Mathematica Policy Research
Children and youth organisations on the island of Ireland are building a strong body of prevention and early intervention practices, according to an evaluation of Atlantic's investments by Mathematica Policy Research. Meanwhile, research organisations are acquiring new expertise in evaluating children's prevention and early intervention…
Resource type: Evaluation
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Job Posting: Executive Director, Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC)
Source: Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) is an Atlantic grantee through the Population Health programme. Position DescriptionSearch for the Executive Director Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) Oakland, CAMedical Education Cooperation with Cuba (“MEDICC”), a highly regarded non-profit organization working to enhance cooperation among the US, Cuban and global…
Resource type: News
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Programme to Support Palliative and Hospice Care in the Republic of Ireland: Final Report
Source: Trinity College Dublin
Investment in end-of-life care has made Ireland a world leader in advancing palliative and hospice care but regional inequities persist, according to an evaluation by Professor Mary McCarron and colleagues at Trinity College Dublin. The evaluation examined The Atlantic Philanthropies’ End of Life programme –…
Resource type: Evaluation
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Evaluating the Impact of Membership of Active Retirement Ireland on the Lives of Older People
Source: NUI Galway and Irish Centre for Social Gerontology
Active Retirement Ireland, an organisation that aims to foster independence and solidarity among older people, is making a significant contribution to Irish society, according to this evaluation. Active Retirement Ireland is a national network of 550 local Active Retirement Associations that provide a variety of…
Resource type: Research Report
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How gay marriage went mainstream
Source: The Irish Times
The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network is an Atlantic grantee.Kathy SheridanTHE GAY WEDDING BUS is revving up. In the driving seat is Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, sporting a big red T-shirt with the message, “Civil partnership is NOT marriage equality”. Behind him, highly excited, the latest…
Resource type: News
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Social Justice Coalition and Corruption Watch Join Application to Intervene in Richard Mdluli Matter
Source: Social Justice Coalition
SAPS Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli.Corruption Watch (CW) and the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) have filed a joint application for leave to intervene as co-applicants in Part B of the matter of Freedom Under Law v National Director of Public Proseuctions, case No. 26912/2012 brought…
Resource type: News