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Atlantic Makes Grants of €14.7m to Improve Care for People with Dementia
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
The Atlantic Philanthropies is making new grants totaling €14.7 million to improve the care and wellbeing of people living with dementia in the Republic of Ireland. These grants are the subject of ongoing discussions with the Government. The grants are being made to: The Health…
Resource type: News
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Chuck Feeney on Giving While Living
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
"I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes today."— Chuck Feeney, founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies. Watch this short video about Chuck Feeney, his Giving While Living philosophy and his work to have global impact—all…
Resource type: Video
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The Giving Pledge Featured on 60 Minutes
Source: 60 Minutes
Atlantic’s Founding Chairman, Charles "Chuck" Feeney, is the 59th signatory of the Giving Pledge, a campaign to invite the world's wealthiest people to commit to giving the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. In this 60 Minutes video segment, Charlie Rose discusses the Pledge's background with its…
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School Discipline Reform Long Overdue, Experts Say
Source: NEA Today
By Edward Graham and Helen YoshidaPhoto: Getty ImagesAs schools around the country have tightened their disciplinary policies to curtail the possibility of school violence, some experts caution that these measures are doing more harm than good.Daniel Losen, director of the Center for Civil Rights Remedies…
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“Deliberate Deployment” or Perpetuity? Questions to Inform Timing Strategies for Philanthropy
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly
Perhaps “deliberate deployment” should replace “spending down” in the philanthropic glossary.
Resource type: News
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2013 Annual Letter
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
This letter from Atlantic’s President and CEO, Christopher G. Oechsli, highlights some examples of what Atlantic’s grantmaking has achieved, lessons it has learned, and celebrates Chuck Feeney’s “think big” philosophy which has enabled all the foundation has done.
Resource type: Annual Report
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World Health Organisation accredits Ireland-Vietnam Virus Initiative co-funded by Irish Aid and Atlantic Philanthropies
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The World Health Organisation has awarded accreditation to the Ireland-Vietnam Blood Borne Virus Initiative (IVVI) which is co-funded by Irish Aid and Atlantic Philanthropies. The IVVI carries out disease prevention and health promotion in Vietnam, a country wracked by blood-borne viruses such as HIV and…
Resource type: News
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Giving While Living: Marking 30 Years of Achievements: 1982–2012
Our 30th anniversary publication highlights a few of Atlantic’s success stories and celebrates three decades of work inspired by the commitment, values and generosity of Chuck Feeney.
Resource type: Annual Report
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Our Founder's 80th: a Tribute
Source: The Atlantic Phianthropies
Our Founder, Chuck Feeney, turns 80 tomorrow. Visit our special site dedicated to his legacy of “Giving While Living”.>>Visit the site
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Kevin Rudd says Vietnam important partner of Australia
Source: The Saigon Times
By Mong Binh.HCMC - Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said Vietnam was becoming one of Australia’s most important partners in Asia-Pacific given this ASEAN nation’s increasing role in the region and its growth. Rudd was speaking to over 200 people including government and corporate representatives…
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