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This report is the third in a series to chronicle the concluding years of The Atlantic Philanthropies, the largest foundation ever to decide to commit its entire endowment in a limited timeframe and then close its doors. It covers events that occurred from late 2010…

By Rebecca DavisThe Ministry of Health is often cited as one of the government departments where effective leadership in recent years has made a real, positive impact. But in a public discussion on Sunday evening in Cape Town, a number of South African health experts…

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Inka von Sternenfels listens intently to the guide along with other LGBT members of the LGBTQI Donor Study Tour of South Africa. Photo by Tracy Gary.[/caption] By Heather Cassell Anyone who knows Jody Cole, owner of Wild Rainbow African Safaris, know…

A delegation of the African National Congress led by the Secretary General Comrade Gwede Mantashe, met representatives of the Lesbian, Gays, Transgender, Bisexual and Intersex (LGBTI) persons today (08 August 8, 2012) at the ANC Head Quarters in Johannesburg. The meeting was requested by the…

Ca Lon with her daughter. Photo: Save the Children "The doctor saved my life," declared Ca Lon, recalling how, after delivering her first child, she experienced profuse bleeding that put her life at risk. Luckily, Ms. Lon was in a district hospital in Khanh Hoa…

Today at a press conference Equal Education (EE) announced that it had filed papers in the Bhisho High Court against Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga; Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan; and the nine provincial MECs for Education.As EE Coordinator Doron Isaacs explained: “The papers…

Children who attend two small mid-Ulster primary schools of separate religious traditions have become classmates through the first shared teacher to be appointed in Northern Ireland.There are just 65 pupils combined at Desertmartin Primary, a Church of Ireland maintained school, and Knocknagin Primary, a Catholic…

2011 Winners Work to Create Jobs, Fight Climate Change, Help Immigrants in the U.S. and Improve the Lives of Orphans, Women and Children in China, Latin AmericaSAN FRANCISCO – Civic Ventures today announced the 2011 winners of its Purpose Prize.Five social entrepreneurs over 60 will receive…

Thousands of people in rural Vietnam will have their sight restored thanks to a new eye hospital in Phu Yen Province which opened its doors this month.Phu Yen Eye Hospital will serve around 44,000 patients per year from the rice-growing province, and surrounding areas. The…

Engage Texas, an Atlantic grantee, organised the 30 March 2011 “Cover Texas Now!” Rally highlighted in this article. Their mission is to protect and expand health care for those who need it most.  AUSTIN, Texas — Teresa Little needs Texas Medicaid services if she doesn't want…