Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals and their communities by funding demonstration programs that offer unique approaches to community problems. Current activities focus on four major program areas: the environment, civil society, the local community (in the Flint, Michigan area), and pathways out of poverty. The foundation publishes an annual report and other publications periodically. Services to consumers include inquiry responses and publications.

Keywords: Funding, Poverty, Environment, Foundations, Adolescent pregnancy, Prevention programs, Community development, Social problems

Annotation: FHI 360 is a global development organization committed to solving social problems in the United States and around the world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis, and innovative program design and management. FHI 360's programs focus primarily on health, education, youth development, and the environment. It acquired the programs, expertise, and assets of the Academy for Educational Development in 2011.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child development, Child health, Community development, Developing countries, Education, Educational change, Educational materials, Environment, International health, International health, Policy analysis, program management, Research, Social problems, Teaching, Training Program development, Youth

Annotation: The School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan offers a variety of degrees in the field. It is devoted towards problem-solving and critical analysis of social and political problems in the world.

Keywords: Public policies, Social problems

Annotation: The Hudson Institute is a nonprofit organization which conducts research and analysis for public officials and private individuals dealing with financial, educational, technological and social problem-solving. Services to consumers include reference information. Publications include a catalog, newsletter and journal. The organization also sponsors conferences and training seminars.

Keywords: Education, Public policies, Research, Social problems, Technology