Political attention is finally fixed on the greatest challenge of our time: Reversing the trend of people displaced by war or natural disasters and the failure to provide them the assistance they need.
Category: Thought Leadership
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, MAP International, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The Philanthropic Side of Pharma
It’s easy to get the wrong impression about the pharmaceutical industry. But, more often than not, discussions center on “how will this help the patient?” not “how can we make money?”
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
A Stagnant Spring for Atlanta Real Estate
The Cal-Culator, Atlanta’s residential real estate index, has remained stagnant for the month of April.
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The World Moves Closer to Polio Eradication with Oral Vaccine ‘Switch’ and Containment of Laboratory Samples
From April 17-May 1, The Task Force supported the synchronized ‘switch’ in the type of oral polio vaccine used in more than 150 countries.
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Mixing Health and Fun on the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail Corridor
On a sunny April Saturday in historic Washington Park, we proved that promoting a healthier lifestyle can be lots of fun, too.
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Reducing Maternal Mortality in the United States
Did you know that an estimated 700 women die of pregnancy-related causes each year in the United States?
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Celebrating A Culture of Collaboration & Earth Month
The idea of doing good shines every spring as our green spaces come back to life, people are drawn outside, and we celebrate Earth Month.
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Ethiopia Drought: We can be the answer to untold prayers
Recently, we’ve been hit with a ceaseless cycle of disastrous news, so the drought in Ethiopia is understandably absorbed as just one more crisis. But there is another dimension to this story.
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World Health Day 2016: Beating Diabetes
Last week, the World Health Organization focused its 2016 World Health Day on beating diabetes – a chronic disease that MAP and our partners have been fighting for decades.
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If Trees Could Talk… or Sing
There’s a new installation on the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum called, “If Trees Could Sing.” Trees Atlanta and The Nature Conservancy partnered to bring this Nashville-originated program to Atlanta.
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Gov. Nathan Deal’s conservative choice on religious liberty
The action by Georgia’s Republican governor this week to block a controversial religious liberty proposal caught some allies under the Gold Dome by surprise.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
New Spark Prize offering community innovation grants with a $25,000 top prize
Does Spark Prize sound as exciting to you as it does to us? This philanthropic competition was first introduced last year at the C3 Conference and we are thrilled to be currently offering it in Gwinnett County.
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
Why Uber Atlanta is Proud to Support MARTA’s Expansion
At Uber, we share MARTA’s goal of getting more people to their destinations safely and efficiently. We share their vision of an Atlanta that is less congested, has lower emissions, and is less dependent on cars.
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Homeowners: Go Green This Earth Day
With Earth Day fast approaching on April 22, now is a great time to begin thinking about “going green,” or even greener, with your home.
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Bloom Where You Are Planted
This spring, be mindful of what has helped you to bloom, commit to digging deeper to richer earth, and how you might plant a seed that helps our communities thrive.
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Syria: What to do with refugees? Start with a message of hope.
For five years, the world has watched the civil discord in Syria erupt into the largest humanitarian disaster in a generation. And yet, this last year has been the most violent and destructive.
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Americans Weigh In: What is the “Ideal Residence?”
In recent years, especially in Atlanta and to the interest of millennials, there has been a shift in what many consider the ideal residence.
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Not your typical shoebox…
The next time you are about to toss your shoebox, think twice. With a little imagination you can turn it into something special, but most of all, you can fill it with hope.
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
In debate, appeal to better angels not base instinct
Whether we’ve directly contributed to the decline of American debate—by throwing a punch or likening opponents to Hitler—or simply watched in silence, we all owe a measure of blame. I won’t watch in silence any longer.
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MAP International Travels to Rural Guatemala to Provide Relief
Last month, a team from MAP International traveled to rural Guatemala. We found a lack of high concern about Zika, perhaps because we found much more prevalent problems.
