Results List
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Prevention and Early Intervention in Ireland and Northern Ireland: Making a Real Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
An evaluation from Mathematica Policy Research, summarized in this report, found that Atlantic Philanthropies’ investments of $164 million for its early intervention and prevention initiative have helped to positively transform the approach to serving all children in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Atlantic’s…
Resource type: Research Report
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Let’s Open the Door to Cuba and Its Promising Diabetes Treatments
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
[caption id="attachment_15121" align="alignnone" width="850"] Arley Concepcion Gonzalez, 14, being tested for arterial hypertension. William Soler Pediatric Teaching Hospital, Havana. Photo: Magnum Foundation[/caption] By Gail A. Reed The debates about what constitutes a real relationship with Cuba continue on the eve of President Obama’s trip Sunday.…
Resource type: News
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GW Health Workforce Institute Receives $5.5 Million to Advance Health Workforce Equity Issue
Source: The George Washington University
WASHINGTON, DC (March 9, 2016)— Researchers at the George Washington University’s (GW) Health Workforce Institute today announced a $5.5 million award from The Atlantic Philanthropies to promote health workforce equity by identifying, connecting and preparing leaders in the field to advance social mission in health professions education.…
Resource type: News
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Betting Big on New Leaders in Health Equity
Source: Christopher G. Oechsli, President and CEO, The Atlantic Philanthropies
This new fellowship initiative in Southeast Asia seeks to dramatically reduce disparities in health care.
Resource type: News
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Diane E. Meier, MD: From Early Lessons in Critical Thinking to 'Palliative Care Everywhere'
Source: The Asco Post
By Ronald Piana Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. —Helen Keller, Optimism, 1903 [caption id="attachment_44580" align="alignleft" width="292"] Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP is director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care.[/caption] Shortly past 8:00 AM…
Resource type: News
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President of Ireland Joins the Bay Area Council In Honoring Marc Benioff and Chuck Feeney
Source: TMG Partners
Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff and Duty Free Shoppers Group Founder Chuck Feeney were the guests of honor at the Bay Area Council’s 70th Anniversary Annual Dinner and 2015 Bay Area Business Hall of Fame gathering on Wednesday, October 28, at The Fairmont Hotel…
Resource type: News
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Making the Match: How Do We Use Matching Contingencies Effectively?
Source: GrantCraft
By Tasha Tucker and Ben Kerman Many philanthropic institutions require prospective or current grantees to match all or part of the value of a grant in order to secure funding. Foundations use matching contingencies to recruit funding partners, build grantee capacity to raise funds, replicate program…
Resource type: News
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Value Our Elders and Those Who Care for Them: A Message from the White House Conference on Aging
Source: Huffington Post
By Ai-jen PooToday marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act, which will swiftly be followed by the 50th anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid, and the 80th anniversary of Social Security. Yesterday, I was honored to join hundreds at the White House Conference on…
Resource type: News
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Atlantic Awards Community Catalyst $14.8 Million to Strengthen the Voice of Consumers in Health System Transformation
Source: Community Catalyst
Legacy grant will support new Center for Consumer and Community Engagement Community Catalyst has been awarded a five-year $14.8 million legacy grant by The Atlantic Philanthropies to develop and promote a consumer agenda around “health system transformation,” fundamental changes in the health system that are…
Resource type: News
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Join the Global Implementation Conference in Dublin This May
Source: Global Implementation Initiative
The Global Implementation Conference (GIC) is taking place in Dublin in May 2015, the first time it has taken place outside of the United States. Early bird registration is now open until the 27th of March. The Conference will provide a unique opportunity for Europe…
Resource type: News