At The Atlantic Philanthropies, we are dedicated to bringing about lasting changes in the lives of people who are disadvantaged by their economic situation, race, nationality, gender, age, disabilities, immigration status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religion.

We make grants through our Ageing, Children & Youth, Population Health and Reconciliation & Human Rights programmes. We are active in Australia, Bermuda, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United States and Viet Nam.

We support lasting change by:

• Addressing the root causes of social injustice
• Focusing on advocacy for change rather than filling gaps in services
• Funding efforts to challenge policies and institutions that systematically exclude or disadvantage people
• Building on the strengths of individuals, organisations, communities and movements to advocate on their own behalf and on behalf of others
• Supporting institutions and investing in leaders who can work for progressive change over decades
• Working in partnership with government, whenever it can advance our goals and those of the organisations we support.

“Giving While Living”

We are committed to making immediate improvements in the lives of people who need change the most by spending Atlantic’s entire endowment by 2020. In keeping with the “Giving While Living” philosophy of our founder, Charles “Chuck” Feeney, we believe in supporting as much change as possible as soon as possible.

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