Results List
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The Atlantic Philanthropies Announces Full Cohort of Atlantic Fellows
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
The first global cohort of Atlantic Fellows includes activists, artists, journalists, health professionals and policymakers collaborating across the globe to build a healthier, fairer future.
Resource type: News
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Lessons from Northern Ireland
A collection of news, evaluations, reports and resources about Atlantic’s work in Northern Ireland.
Resource type: Featured Topic
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Making and Living History
Source: Christopher G. Oechsli, President and CEO, The Atlantic Philanthropies
Completion of our grantmaking at the end of 2016 brings us one step closer to the end of the path our founder, Chuck Feeney, and Atlantic started down 35 years ago.
Resource type: News
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The Former Dean of Research at the Forefront of Brain Health Worldwide
Source: The University Times
Established to tackle dementia across the globe, the Global Brain Health Institute will further Robertson’s theory of cognitive reserve by training scholars of varying disciplines to “become leaders in devising strategies and policies for preventing dementia.”
Resource type: News
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The Atlantic Philanthropies Establishes New Fellowship Program at Columbia University to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism in the U.S. and South Africa
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
Program will empower and connect dynamic individuals committed to working together across disciplines and borders to advance fairer, healthier, more inclusive societies. [caption id="attachment_78814" align="aligncenter" width="650"] “At a time when issues of race and identity are at the forefront of intense debates in South Africa,…
Resource type: News
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Remarks at Launch of Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity
[caption id="attachment_78624" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (left) and University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis. Photo: University of Melbourne[/caption] Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, delivered these remarks at the launch of the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity on October 14th. Well thank you Glyn,…
Resource type: Speech
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Perpetuity or Spend-Down: Does the Notion of Lifespan Matter in Organized Philanthropy?
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly
Are foundations with set periods for spending down their assets more effective as grantmakers than their peers who are established to exist in perpetuity?
Resource type: News
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Triple P: Positive Parenting Program
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
A free program in Ireland designed to promote more effective parenting is showing consistently positive changes for parents and children alike, according to findings from an independent evaluation. Triple P—the Positive Parenting Program—offers different levels of help depending on parents’ needs. Assistance ranges from tips…
Resource type: Research Report
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Law as a Vehicle for Social Change
Martin O’Brien, Senior Vice President for Programmes at The Atlantic Philanthropies, delivered FLAC’s Seventh Annual Dave Ellis Memorial Lecture in Dublin. Ellis was a community activist who dedicated his career to working with community groups on issues including welfare rights, legal aid, legal education and…
Resource type: Speech
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Breaking Down Barriers Through Education
Students in Fermanagh Trust's Shared Education Programme. Photo: Fermanagh Trust ''That's a nice idea, but are you insane?" That was what Tony Gallagher, professor of education and pro-vice chancellor of Queen's University Belfast, commonly heard when he suggested in 2006 that predominantly Roman Catholic and…
Resource type: Grantee Story