Pathways Out of Poverty: Exploring New Directions for Health Funders

The links between poverty and poor health are undeniable, yet complex. While health funders recognize poverty as a root cause of poor health, some may be unsure about how to translate that knowledge into action. This portfolio, prepared for GIH’s 2007 Fall Forum, provides information and resources to help grantmakers learn about how health intersects with poverty, education, employment, the environment, housing, and criminal justice and how partnering with these sectors can affect public policy at local, state, and national levels.

Complete Essay Portfolio — 700KB

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