The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University values service, student action, and social responsibility. McCourt Policy in Practice (MPiP) leverages rigorous, evidence-based policy tools to maximize partner organizations’ capacity to deliver and evaluate social impact. As a pro-bono student consulting organization, MPiP advances and develops its members into skilled policy practitioners while addressing the needs of its partners. MPiP partners with nonprofit organizations in Latin America.
Mission
McCourt Policy in Practice (MPiP) leverages rigorous, evidence-based policy tools to maximize partner organizations’ capacity to deliver and evaluate social impact. As a pro-bono student consulting organization, MPiP advances and develops its members into skilled policy practitioners while addressing the needs of its partners.
Vision
Our vision is to maximize social impact by bringing evidence-based solutions to the dynamic development problems faced by our partners in Latin America.
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Our Projects
Every year, MPiP harnesses the technical knowledge of the McCourt School to empower two non-profits serving Latin America and the Caribbean communities with evidence-based solutions. Our aim is to uplift these regions by offering complimentary consulting services to these non-profits, aiming to enhance residents’ access to services and overall quality of life. Dive into the dynamic world of MPiP projects, where students and faculty advisors from across Georgetown come together for impactful planning and design. Explore this year’s collaborations with our partners below for an in-depth look into our exciting initiatives.
PROJECT 1: Pro Ed Panama City, Panama
Fundación ProEd is a non-profit organization based in Ciudad de Panama, Panama, that seeks to bridge the education gap in the country. To do so, the organization provides professional development and capacity building opportunities to Panamanian educators, based on a belief that a quality education starts with qualified and passionate teachers.
Through its partnership with MPiP, Fundación ProEd hopes to design and implement a long-term strategic plan, which will strengthen the organization and allow it to better achieve its objectives. MPiP will also support ProEd in their data collection practices, improving their monitoring and evaluation capacity .
PROJECT 2: Sap Salud in Bogotá, Colombia
SAP Salud, based in Bogotá, Colombia, facilitates specialized healthcare accessibility by acting as an intermediary between doctors and hospitals. Operating as a non-profit, they focus on connecting medical professionals with underserved rural areas. Through their innovative approach, SAP Salud addresses healthcare disparities by physically transporting doctors to locations where their expertise is needed, ensuring a more equitable distribution of specialized medical services. This initiative contributes to improved health outcomes in remote communities and aligns with their mission to enhance healthcare access for all, especially in regions facing geographical and resource challenges.
Support MPiP
McCourt Policy in Practice is funded through the generous support of donors from across the country. Members organize several fundraising events that are open to both the university student body and the general public every year in Washington, DC, including an annual charity auction that is typically held in the winter. Please contact us to learn more about how you can attend or support upcoming events.
Please consider supporting our work today! To make a secure online donation through the Georgetown University platform, please visit the giving website . When directing your gift, please select “Other (Please indicate the department, program or other designation).” When the “Other” text box appears, be sure to write “McCourt Policy in Practice” in the box. All contributions are tax-deductible and you will receive a receipt from Georgetown University.
You can also make a donation by check. Checks should be made out to Georgetown University, with McCourt Policy in Practice written in the subject line, and mailed to:
The McCourt School of Public Policy
Georgetown University
Attn: Jaclyn Clevenger, Assistant Director of Student Affairs
105-D Old North
Washington, DC 20057
For more information about McCourt Policy in Practice (MPiP), please contact us at jc2505@georgetown.edu.