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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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2026 Colombia earthquake

The funder states that the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has disproportionately affected historically underserved communities, including Indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and rural populations. They are committing $1 million to support a just recovery for these groups.

“The 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has devastated both cities and rural territories where Indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and local communities live. Our $1 million commitment will support local efforts to drive a just recovery–ensuring the most affected communities can access long-term relief.”
In times of disaster, historically underserved communities are often the hardest hit. The 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has