Mayo Children's Initiative

Mayo Children's Initiative is funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies. The Atlantic Philanthropies 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. Grants are made available through their Ageing, Children & Youth, Population Health & Reconciliation & Human Rights programmes. There are active in Australia, Bermunda, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United States and Viet Nam.

They 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

"Giving While Living"
The Atlantic Philanthropies are committed to making immediate improvements in the lives of people who need change the most by spending Atlantic's entire endownment by 2020. In keeping with the "Giving While Living" philosophy of the founder, Charles "Chuck" Feeney, The Atlantic Philanthropies believe in supporting as much change as possible as soon as possible.