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The Ford Foundation is a large, independent philanthropic organization with an endowment of over $16 billion, focused on addressing inequality, advancing social justice, and strengthening democratic values worldwide. Its programmatic areas include civic engagement, disability rights, the future of workers, gender and racial justice, technology and society, and mission investments. Under its new president, Heather Gerken, the foundation is undergoing a strategy overhaul and ending its BUILD program—which historically provided multiyear general operating support—while maintaining a commitment to grantmaking focused on the rule of law and democracy.
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Care is the foundation of every functioning society. But across the globe, it is increasingly treated as a vehicle for s
But across the globe, it is increasingly treated as a vehicle for short-term financial returns.
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“Of the people” means the “capacity of regular people to govern ourselves,” says Amaha Kassa, executive director of Afri
“Of the people” means the “capacity of regular people to govern ourselves,” says Amaha Kassa, executive director of African Communities Together.
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We have lost a transformational leader. We join the millions who grieve the passing of close Ford Foundation partner, jo
We join the millions who grieve the passing of close Ford Foundation partner, journalist, and iconic feminist trailblazer, Gloria Steinem.
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In the United States, living with a disability—or caring for someone who is—often means navigating a system that penaliz
In the United States, living with a disability—or caring for someone who is—often means navigating a system that penalizes economic mobility and financial stability.
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Gaps in labor laws leave millions of workers vulnerable, particularly women of color, in low-wage and hourly jobs.
Gaps in labor laws leave millions of workers vulnerable, particularly women of color, in low-wage and hourly jobs.
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Adria Goodson, PhD, director of the Ford Global Fellowship, helps lead co-creation, bringing together people who think a
Adria Goodson, PhD, director of the Ford Global Fellowship, helps lead co-creation, bringing together people who think and work in different ways.
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As Founding Editor-in-Chief at Mountain State Spotlight, Ken Ward aims to rethink how journalists engage with their comm
As Founding Editor-in-Chief at Mountain State Spotlight, Ken Ward aims to rethink how journalists engage with their community and report more effectively.
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The atrium and gallery at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice are often considered hidden gems. We’re thrilled
The atrium and gallery at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice are often considered hidden gems.
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The fifth installment of Ford's series "Learning Globally, Leading Locally: Conversations With Ford Global Fellows" brin
In their work, Maria and Samer grow consumer power and build entrepreneurship pipelines and inclusive procurement.
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“When working people come together to advocate for a fairer economic future, they can breathe new life into our democrat
“When working people come together to advocate for a fairer economic future, they can breathe new life into our democratic institutions,” writes Sarita Gupta, Ford’s vice president of US programs.
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American prosperity depends on the rule of law.
In TIME, Ford’s president Heather Gerken and former Treasury Secretary Robert E.
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Immigrant Talent & the Economy
Swipe to learn how immigrant talent is strengthening the U.S.
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The renewable energy boom should benefit everyone, but communities around the world are often locked out of opportunitie
The renewable energy boom should benefit everyone, but communities around the world are often locked out of opportunities to shape the emerging energy economy–and gain from it.
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The real reasons millions of people with disabilities are financially excluded might surprise you. Over 40 million Ameri
The real reasons millions of people with disabilities are financially excluded might surprise you.
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Democracy is about choice. But for millions of disabled Americans, that choice is often stripped away by the very system
But for millions of disabled Americans, that choice is often stripped away by the very systems that should protect it.
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That’s a wrap on #UNGAxFord! Throughout the week we engaged in conversations on achieving more democratic global governa
Throughout the week we engaged in conversations on achieving more democratic global governance, protecting natural resources, defending human rights, and unlocking equitable economic growth.
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For decades, global funding has operated on a rigid donor-recipient model. But development isn’t an industry; it is a co
For decades, global funding has operated on a rigid donor-recipient model.
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As South Africa transitioned out of apartheid in 1992, a 28% illiteracy rate threatened millions in a rapidly shifting
As South Africa transitioned out of apartheid in 1992, a 28% illiteracy rate threatened millions in a rapidly shifting economy.
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Argentina returned to democracy in the 1980s, and the Center for Legal and Social Studies (CELS) brought a decade of leg
Argentina returned to democracy in the 1980s, and the Center for Legal and Social Studies (CELS) brought a decade of legal experience to other NGOs during this time to advance a new field in the region: public interest law.
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What does it mean to truly invest “for the people”? For the Ford Foundation’s Roy Swan, it looks like Patriotic Capitali
For the Ford Foundation’s Roy Swan, it looks like Patriotic Capitalism.
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Estimates suggest that gender-based violence costs countries about $1.5 trillion per year, or approximately 2% of global
Estimates suggest that gender-based violence costs countries about $1.5 trillion per year, or approximately 2% of global GDP.
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Traditional philanthropy can take weeks to reach communities hit by extreme weather. REBUILD.US, a nonprofit and Ford gr
Traditional philanthropy can take weeks to reach communities hit by extreme weather.
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Humanity AI launched a $10 million open call for U.S.-based groups to support efforts ensuring communities can shape how
Humanity AI launched a $10 million open call for U.S.-based groups to support efforts ensuring communities can shape how AI impacts labor, education, and culture.
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In times of disaster, historically underserved communities are often the hardest hit. The 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has
In times of disaster, historically underserved communities are often the hardest hit.
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Today, we join the John D. and Catherine T. and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to launch Artichoke Credit Un
and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to launch Artichoke Credit Union, a credit union designed with and for the disability community.
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#MakeItCount: $6.6 Billion
#MakeItCount: $6.6 Billion Thomas Foley, Executive Director, National Disability Institute “National Disability Institute is the first and the only disability organization in the United States that works exclusively on issues of economic and financial inclusion.
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Economic security isn't just a workplace issue. It's fundamental to democracy. When protections like paid family leave,
When protections like paid family leave, sick time, and pregnancy accommodations hold up on the job, the rule of law moves from an abstract promise to a lived reality.
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Today people think democracy runs on four year election cycles. But for Jennifer Ching, executive director of the North
Today people think democracy runs on four year election cycles.
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Ford Global Fellow Patricio Cumming Rivero used his experience as a lawyer to create Project Chaac. Project Chaac is an
Ford Global Fellow Patricio Cumming Rivero used his experience as a lawyer to create Project Chaac.
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At #ClimateWeekNYC, the Forest Tenure Funders Group announced that its members collectively invested $2.35 billion in In
At #ClimateWeekNYC, the Forest Tenure Funders Group announced that its members collectively invested $2.35 billion in Indigenous and local communities over the past five years.
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AI is not an inevitable force, writes Lori M., director of Ford Foundation’s Technology and Society program. Its deploym
AI is not an inevitable force, writes Lori M., director of Ford Foundation’s Technology and Society program.
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Thank you to Elizabeth Alexander for joining us to share the inspiration behind her new collection of essays, “Signals A
Thank you to Elizabeth Alexander for joining us to share the inspiration behind her new collection of essays, “Signals Across Vast Distances.” Her insights are a powerful reminder of how art and community storytelling can help bridge political divides and help heal our society.
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Local Journalism is an essential tool to expand and protect civic infrastructure. From the water crisis in Jackson, Miss
Local Journalism is an essential tool to expand and protect civic infrastructure.
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Join acclaimed author and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander alongside Heather Gerken for an in-p
Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander alongside Heather Gerken for an in-person book talk tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6 from 5:30-7pm ET, discussing her essay collection, Signals Across Vast Distances.
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Ford Global Fellow Michelin Sallata is a climate activist working with young people in Indonesia to protect Indigenous l
Ford Global Fellow Michelin Sallata is a climate activist working with young people in Indonesia to protect Indigenous land rights and access.
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We are proud to share How We Meet This Moment, a new report by Ford Foundation President Heather Gerken laying out our i
We are proud to share How We Meet This Moment, a new report by Ford Foundation President Heather Gerken laying out our institution's strategic roadmap for the years ahead.
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How can we heal America’s deepest divides and renew our civic foundations?
How can we heal America’s deepest divides and renew our civic foundations?
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For Ford Foundation’s Gallery Director Lisa Kim, diversity is what makes our country unique. As we ring in 250 years of
For Ford Foundation’s Gallery Director Lisa Kim, diversity is what makes our country unique.
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The housing crisis is a challenge across the country—but for the millions of Americans living with a disability, the hou
The housing crisis is a challenge across the country—but for the millions of Americans living with a disability, the housing crisis is compounded by deep structural barriers around accessibility, affordability, and systemic exclusion.
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"The American Dream is not ADA accessible," says Rebecca Cokley, director of the U.S. Disability Rights program at the F
"The American Dream is not ADA accessible," says Rebecca Cokley, director of the U.S.
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Twelve years ago, Detroit entered a painful bankruptcy, damaging an already struggling economy and leaving residents and
Twelve years ago, Detroit entered a painful bankruptcy, damaging an already struggling economy and leaving residents and workers with a weakened democracy.
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Happy #NationalInternDay! For 40+ years, our summer internship program has offered students an enriching and rewarding l
For 40+ years, our summer internship program has offered students an enriching and rewarding learning experience.
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For 25 years, our grantee Demos has worked to build a more just and inclusive democracy that reflects America's diversit
For 25 years, our grantee Demos has worked to build a more just and inclusive democracy that reflects America's diversity.
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In 1979 Prosperity Now began its work to build assets and economic opportunity for low-income families in the United Sta
In 1979 Prosperity Now began its work to build assets and economic opportunity for low-income families in the United States.
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In a new op-ed, Ford’s Senior Program Officer Lane Sugata and Disability Philanthropy Forum’s Executive Director Sandy H
This piece is an invitation to explore how disability is not a niche funding area, but a vital source of artistic innovation and democratic imagination that should inform philanthropy's broader priorities.
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One of the few institutions dedicated to young people with multiple disabilities, the Center for Habilitation and Integr
One of the few institutions dedicated to young people with multiple disabilities, the Center for Habilitation and Integration of the Blind in Mexico was founded in 1981.
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Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech on this day in 1963 at the M
delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech on this day in 1963 at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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More than 12 years ago, Laxman Belbase, co-director of the MenEngage Alliance, ran workshops where he handed groups of m
More than 12 years ago, Laxman Belbase, co-director of the MenEngage Alliance, ran workshops where he handed groups of men a baby doll made of cloth and asked them to carry it for four days.
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Incarcerated in an adult prison at just 16 years old, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Esq. left with a renewed purpose, becoming
Incarcerated in an adult prison at just 16 years old, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Esq.
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"Ever since my dad went to jail, I haven’t been able to hug him.”
"Ever since my dad went to jail, I haven’t been able to hug him.” For 15-year-old BaKari Jacoby Etter, a simple visit with a detained parent can be a monetary hurdle.
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At this year’s #UNGA, we partnered with Project Syndicate to host a timely conversation on reimagining the UN for a rapi
At this year’s #UNGA, we partnered with Project Syndicate to host a timely conversation on reimagining the UN for a rapidly changing world and what the future of global governance could look like more broadly.
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“Lincoln’s vision was not a nation serving some people, but all people,” notes Troy Jackson, executive director of UNDIV
“Lincoln’s vision was not a nation serving some people, but all people,” notes Troy Jackson, executive director of UNDIVIDED.
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While some may feel an urge to tear things down, we can choose to build our democracy up,” notes Erika Wood, senior prog
While some may feel an urge to tear things down, we can choose to build our democracy up,” notes Erika Wood, senior program officer at the Ford Foundation.
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As a young military journalist, Fred Friendly wrote a letter to his mother describing the horrors he witnessed in 1945 o
As a young military journalist, Fred Friendly wrote a letter to his mother describing the horrors he witnessed in 1945 on the day the US Army liberated Mauthausen, one of the worst of the Nazi concentration camps.
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We’re thrilled to announce the election of Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center, to
We’re thrilled to announce the election of Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center, to our board of trustees.
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"Native nations have been “of the people” on this continent since time immemorial. Ensuring we thrive together for the n
"Native nations have been “of the people” on this continent since time immemorial.
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Just five years ago, forty percent of households in Detroit did not have internet. Deep economic inequality meant that l
Just five years ago, forty percent of households in Detroit did not have internet.
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For Alberto Ramos, CEO of Veterans for All Voters, “The best way to honor those who served is to build a democracy worth
https://lnkd.in/eRmYyrZW [Text in the post's images] "Veterans carry that oath home, into neighborhoods, town halls, polling places, and the quiet work of citizenship.
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What role does philanthropy play in democracy? Rickke Mananzala, president of the New York Foundation, says that it’s “n
Rickke Mananzala, president of the New York Foundation, says that it’s “not only making sure public systems deliver, but that people believe in their power to make that change possible.” Watch his #DemocracyReflection.
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#FordGlobalFellow Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee) is committed to Native people telling their own stories.
#FordGlobalFellow Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee) is committed to Native people telling their own stories.
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The way to deliver on the promise of the American dream for the next 250 years, according to the ACLU’s Chase Strangio,
That means using law to reduce harm but never allowing its terms to define our vision.
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Join Ford Foundation and Project Syndicate for Remaking the UN, a live event during United Nations General Assembly High
Join Ford Foundation and Project Syndicate for Remaking the UN, a live event during United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week examining how global governance must adapt to a rapidly changing world.
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At just 14 years old, Monica Ramirez began writing stories for a local newspaper to advocate for farmworkers and migrant
At just 14 years old, Monica Ramirez began writing stories for a local newspaper to advocate for farmworkers and migrant women.
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When Rasak Adekoya experienced sudden vision loss as a young broadcaster in Nigeria, he was told that institutions didn'
When Rasak Adekoya experienced sudden vision loss as a young broadcaster in Nigeria, he was told that institutions didn't have what it took to support him.
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On the sidelines of #UNGA, we hosted two rooms of Indian American philanthropists and other leading organizations in New
On the sidelines of #UNGA, we hosted two rooms of Indian American philanthropists and other leading organizations in New York.
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#MakeItCount: 29
KCDF was one of the first community foundations in Africa, supported by seed capital from Ford, and we continue to work with the foundation to drive development and social justice through endowment building, social enterprise, and other asset development.
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Protecting democracy means ensuring all voices can participate—but around the world deepfakes, doxxing, cyberstalking an
Protecting democracy means ensuring all voices can participate—but around the world deepfakes, doxxing, cyberstalking and other forms of tech-facilitated gender-based violence are forcing a growing number of women and gender-diverse leaders out of the public square.
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Applications are OPEN for the Ford Foundation’s NYC Good Neighbor Committee grants!
Applications are OPEN for the Ford Foundation’s NYC Good Neighbor Committee grants!
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Ford Global Fellow Patricio Cumming Rivero created Project Chaac to develop strong relationship-forward efforts for mang
Ford Global Fellow Patricio Cumming Rivero created Project Chaac to develop strong relationship-forward efforts for mangrove restoration in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico.
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Building a democracy that serves all of us starts with imagining what’s possible. As Ford President Heather Gerken share
Building a democracy that serves all of us starts with imagining what’s possible.
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"For democracy to truly function, “economic and industrial decision-making must also be accessible to the majority,” wri
"For democracy to truly function, “economic and industrial decision-making must also be accessible to the majority,” writes Erica Smiley, executive director of Jobs With Justice.
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Nishka Chandrasoma, Ford Foundation's chief legal officer, is speaking at The Economist’s fifth annual General Counsel U
Nishka Chandrasoma, Ford Foundation's chief legal officer, is speaking at The Economist’s fifth annual General Counsel US Summit in New York this September.
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Protecting marginalized communities depends on strong democratic values. Our president, Heather Gerken and our Executive
Protecting marginalized communities depends on strong democratic values.
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A democracy cannot be truly “of the people,” unless it embraces the actual stories of all Americans, including those who
A democracy cannot be truly “of the people,” unless it embraces the actual stories of all Americans, including those who are trans, writes journalist Imara Jones, founder and CEO of TransLash Media.
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If the United Nations is meant to serve “We The Peoples,” civil society must have a seat at the table.
If the United Nations is meant to serve “We The Peoples,” civil society must have a seat at the table.
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Jake Harriman offered a ”five-step code” to bridge our country’s divides. He told a Ford Foundation audience on October
Jake Harriman offered a ”five-step code” to bridge our country’s divides.
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Today is Election Hero Day, a chance to thank the poll workers and election officials across the United States for all t
Today is Election Hero Day, a chance to thank the poll workers and election officials across the United States for all that they do to make elections safe, secure, and accessible in their communities.
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#MakeItCount: 747
In 2025, 747 people walked through Centro Prodh’s doors seeking justice after serious human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and arbitrary and unjust detentions.
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Ford Global Fellow Okito Wedi is creating new narratives about everyday people with her organization, Crtve Development.
Ford Global Fellow Okito Wedi is creating new narratives about everyday people with her organization, Crtve Development.
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Dolores Huerta spent a lifetime proving that transformational change is possible. “Sí, se puede,” her iconic phrase, ech
Dolores Huerta spent a lifetime proving that transformational change is possible.
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Ford Foundation Adds $60 Million in New Funding to Strengthen ...
Issued in the first 100 days of President Heather Gerken’s tenure at the Ford Foundation, the grants strengthen the efforts of organizations nationwide to safeguard the systems essential to American democracy.
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2026 UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC Event Request
Applications submitted before the deadline remain under review.
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[PDF] FINAL - 2025-2026 Event Guidelines - Ford Foundation
# Event Guidelines 2025-2026 The Ford Foundation is a leader in convening a wide variety of gatherings and activities related to social justice.
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Ford's early steps toward a strategy overhaul - Chronicle of Philanthropy
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A Bold Vision for Philanthropy in 2038 - Ford Foundation
The group is 100% composed of volunteers and interested parties, and has expanded into a large amount of related projects for saving online and digital history.
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Visible and Invisible Solidarity: Farida Bemba Nabourema and Tania Pariona Tarqui on Women’s Courage and Belonging
Alongside the public advocacy for historically excluded communities’ rights and representation, there are more personal battles: asserting their own legitimacy and power within spaces meant to stand for equality.
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Demos: When Data Fuels Democracy
When people have secure jobs, income, and access to education, they’re better positioned to engage in civic life.
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Immigrant Talent Powers the American Economy
**At 4 a.m.,** farm workers in Iowa walk their cows to the milking parlor to produce dairy that will line grocery store shelves throughout the state.
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MenEngage: Inspiring Generations of Men and Boys to Work Towards a Just Society
For the participants, who ranged in age from thirty-something to grandfathers, the exercise became a period of self-reflection and learning.
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Highlights From My Visit to the 2026 Aspen Ideas Festival
First, I joined the “Be the People” [pane](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV94MtEtS8Y) [l](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV94MtEtS8Y) with Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday; Brian Hooks, CEO of Stand Together; and Jane Wales, founder of the Aspen Philanthropy Group.
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Rasak Adekoya: Redesigning Systems for Disability Inclusion
Outside the studio, he was studying for a degree in accountancy, with the ambition of combining business with journalism.
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Civil Rights Corps: Championing Equal Access to Justice
I feel our relationship changing,” [said](https://civilrightscorps.org/children-parents-sue-to-restore-contact-visits-in-solano-county-jails-asserting-their-right-to-hug-their-family/) 15-year-old BaKari Jacoby Etter.
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Reflections From My Visit to South Africa
Today, the initiatives supported by Ford’s Office of Southern Africa focus on bridging the gap between the democratic ideals of dignity, equality, and justice and the daily realities of the historically excluded communities living there.
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Deep South Today: Providing Essential News to Communities
Shelton, Deep South Today In August 2022, flooding on the Pearl River knocked out Jackson, Mississippi’s main water treatment plant, leaving roughly 150,000 residents without safe drinking water and little information about when service would return.
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News and stories - Ford Foundation
[Join the discussion](https://www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-stories/big-ideas/reflections-on-democracy/)  - [.
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The Art of Change: Meet Our Fellows - Ford Foundation
Today, in the face of growing intolerance and widening inequality, the arts have the power to transform how people view each other and the world around them.
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How fellowship programs can cultivate leadership to fight inequality - Ford Foundation
* * * Published in the _[University World News](http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20180126131817347 "University World News")_ ## Improving the pipeline of social justice leadership **By Susan V.
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A Bold Vision for Philanthropy in 2038 - Ford Foundation
Today more than 600 foundations belong to GEO, and 950 people have gathered this week in San Francisco for the group’s biannual conference.
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Ford Foundation hires Roy Swan to lead Mission Investments portfolio - Ford Foundation
Swan will lead a dedicated team managing the portfolio announced in April, when Ford committed to invest $1 billion over the next ten years in mission-related investments (MRIs).
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International Fellowships Program - Ford Foundation
The program was established in 2001 with an initial grant of $280 million—the largest single grant in the foundation’s history.
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Mission - Ford Foundation
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Ideas at Ford - Ford Foundation
Blow, **Ideas at Ford** features dynamic conversations on topical issues connected to the Foundation’s central mission to fight inequality.
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Ideas at Ford - Ford Foundation
Blow, these crucial dialogues invite industry experts, policymakers, social justice leaders, key commentators, and authors to share their bold visions for the future.
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Big Ideas - Ford Foundation
We dig into some of the toughest issues facing society today because tackling inequality requires tough questions and uncomfortable conversations.
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Submission confirmation - Ford Foundation
We have received your materials and look forward to reviewing them.** Please note that we have very limited staffing and therefore regret that we cannot respond to each applicant directly.
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From the President - Ford Foundation
In this essay, Heather Gerken explores how we can expand belonging, deepen civic participation, and protect the bedrock values of the American experiment.
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Grant opportunities - Ford Foundation
We invest in the individuals, ideas and institutions that address the underlying drivers of inequality and align with [our programmatic work around the world](https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/challenging-inequality/).
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FAQs: Disability Futures Fellows - Ford Foundation
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Our grants - Ford Foundation
We fund a range of organizations around the world that align with our programs.
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U.S. Strategy - Ford Foundation
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Ford Foundation Homepage - Ford Foundation
[Skip to content](https://www.fordfoundation.org/#wp--skip-link--target) # The Work of Our Moment We’re building a world where everyone has the power to shape their lives.
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