Issue Dialogue Briefs: Issue Briefs 2005
In Harm's Way: Aiding Children Exposed to Trauma
Every year, thousands of children nationwide experience trauma as a result of exposure to violence, abuse, natural disasters, severe illness or injury, loss of loved ones due to violence or accident, or forced relocation. This exposure can have both immediate and long-term effects on children's health and their ability to function fully in their families, schools, and communities. This Issue Brief focuses on the needs of children exposed to trauma, strategies for early identification and intervention, and ensuring the provision of timely and appropriate services to them and their caregivers.
November 2005
Executive Summary
For the Benefit of All: Ensuring Immigrant Health and Well-Being
This Issue Brief explores the unique health, social, and policy issues that affect immigrant populations; it looks at attitudes toward immigration and how these influence support for social programs and the provision of public benefits; it highlights philanthropic activities to improve health care access and coverage for immigrants and their families; and discusses how grantmakers are working to ensure the health and well-being of immigrants in their communities.
Executive Summary
November 2005
Building a Healthier Future: Partnering to Improve Public Health
GIH's latest Issue Brief
Building a Healthier Future: Partnering to Improve Public Health combines the conversation of a one-day Issue Dialogue with a background paper to identify significant opportunities for grantmakers to partner with public health agencies at the local, state, and national levels, as well as with organizations outside of the traditional public health system, such as faith-based communities, employers, and community organizations. Specifically, this document will help further grantmaker efforts to build and sustain public health partnerships.
September 2005
Executive Summary
Funding Health Advocacy
Funding Health Advocacy incorporates the essence and richness of the discussion at GIH's November 2004 Issue Dialogue on health advocacy with a background paper previously prepared for the meeting. It focuses on the challenges and opportunities involved with funding advocacy and engaging in public policy work. This Issue Brief complements GIH's ongoing work to support grantmakers in their efforts to fund policy-relevant projects and builds upon GIH's track record of work on grantmakers' strategies for shaping public policy.
February 2005
