"Donor intent isn't the beginning and the end of all philanthropic possibility, but it's one hell of a beginning" says author Tony Proscio in this short video that looks at how Atlantic's work in Viet Nam built upon -- and learned from -- Atlantic Founding Chairman Chuck Feeney's initial intentions to advance health in Viet Nam. Visit www.atlanticphilanth ropies.org to read the full report.
How did The Atlantic Philanthropies help build a culture of public health in Viet Nam? To learn more watch this video and download Atlantic's new report, "First, Treat the System" at www.atlanticphilanth ropies.org.
Gaining government buy-in at all levels in Viet Nam was critical to Atlantic's success in developing a healthier, more equitable system of policy, practice, and health care. To learn more, watch this short video and download the full report at www.atlanticphilanth ropies.org.
A short interview with CEO and founder of Civic Ventures, Marc Freedman, about his book The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife, which addresses the years between midlife and anything approximating old age in positive and progressive new ways.
Former Atlantic Philanthropies President and CEO Gara LaMarche and Senior Fellow Jack Rosenthal share impressions from their March 2011 trip to South Africa, including the need to narrow the gap between the promise and practice of South Africa's constitution, unity, and their visits with Bishop Desmond Tutu and Atlantic grantees.
A short message from former President & CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, Gara LaMarche, about how Atlantic promotes social justice in the seven countries in which we work.
In this short excerpt from "Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story," Billy Hutchinson of the Vernon Community House reflects on working with Chuck Feeney.
In this excerpt from "Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story," Chuck Feeney, Founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies reflects on what motivates him to give.
In this short excerpt from "Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story," Ed Walsh, Founding President, University of Limerick, discusses how Mr. Feeney brought vision and funding to the University of Limerick.
In this short excerpt from "Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story," Don Thornhill, Chairman of Ireland's Higher Education Authority from 1998 - 2005, reflects on how Chuck Feeney inspired Ireland to "think big."
In this short excerpt from "Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story," Harvey Dale, Founding President, The Atlantic Philanthropies, reflects on how Chuck Feeney's experience at Cornell shaped his giving philosophy.
The Institute is a learning opportunity for Elev8 stakeholders, designed to draw from and build on the deep experiences and expertise of all participants to strengthen Elev8 services, advocacy and community organizing efforts. The video showcases highlights from the conference that took place from April 21 - 23 in Chicago, IL.
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On 12 May 2010, Gara LaMarche, President and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, was honoured with the 2010 Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award at the annual Leadership Conference in Washington, DC.