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The Rockefeller Foundation is a philanthropic organization that promotes the well-being of humanity by finding and scaling solutions to advance opportunity and reverse the climate crisis. Its core focus areas include health, food, power, American jobs, innovation, and innovative finance. Key initiatives include Universal Energy Abundance to deploy clean energy and drive economic growth; Food is Medicine programs integrating healthy food into healthcare; and large-scale collaborative commitments like Mission 300 to electrify Africa.
The days, meetings and moments this funder spoke to in its 2026 publications. Pick a month to read what they said, in their own words.
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The funder is convening leaders during UNGA 81 to advance efforts in increasing access to reliable and affordable energy for millions globally.
“This week at #UNGA81, we're bringing leaders together who can drive progress to increase access to enough reliable, affordable power to millions more people around the world.”Building toward universal energy abundance takes more than big ambitions.
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The Rockefeller Foundation hosted a convening in September 2025 to advance Food is Medicine (FIM) solutions globally, aiming to align efforts, establish shared principles, and launch the Food is Medicine Global Alliance.
“In September 2025, researchers, healthcare practitioners, and funders from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas convened at The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center to gather and identify opportunities to advance Food is Medicine (FIM) solutions for one of the world’s most pressing health challenges: the fact that poor diet has become the leading cause of death and disability globally.”Building a Global Movement: How Food is Medicine Is Transforming Healthcare Worldwide
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The funder discusses rebuilding key global systems like power, food security, health, and AI during UNGA81, emphasizing collective effort to create a stronger future.
“This week at #UNGA81, we're building the pieces back: Reliable power. Food security. Health systems. And now, AI.”Pull enough blocks out from a Jenga tower, and the whole structure comes crashing down.
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The funder will attend the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali to connect with local leaders and changemakers working on increasing access to healthy, nutritious school meals across Africa.
“Next week, we will be at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali to connect with local leaders and changemakers who are working toward increasing access to healthy, nutritious school meals across Africa.”If all school meals sourced ingredients from local, regenerative farms, we could generate nearly as much as $3 trillion
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The Rockefeller Foundation highlights the use of artificial intelligence to accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
“**Artificial Intelligence and The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals –** Developing and deploying artificial intelligence systems to create social good by accelerating the progress made in meeting The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030.”Applications are Open for 2026 Bellagio Center Convenings
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The funder highlights a global survey presented at the UNGA, showing that a majority of people support international cooperation even at the cost of national interests. It emphasizes the need for cooperation centered on human dignity and results.
“At the UN General Assembly last week, former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown shared what a new global survey found: the vast majority of people still want to work together to solve the world's biggest challenges. 57% said they'd back international cooperation even when it means compromising on what's best for their own country.”At the UN General Assembly last week, former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown shared what a new global survey found: the v
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The funder promotes the #BuildtheFuture campaign, advocating for global cooperation to address challenges and build a shared future.
“It's time for international cooperation that's centered on human dignity, the rule of law, and delivering results. #BuildtheFuture”At the UN General Assembly last week, former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown shared what a new global survey found: the v
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The funder argues that public trust in global cooperation must be earned through accountability and results, emphasizing the need for a new model of cooperation built on shared interests and measurable progress.
“At the 81st UN General Assembly, Rajiv J. Shah made the case plainly: public trust in global cooperation has to be earned through accountability and results. The old model of cooperation relied on a few powers setting the terms for everyone else. People are ready for a new one, built on shared interests and measured by real progress in their lives.”At the 81st UN General Assembly, Rajiv J. Shah made the case plainly: public trust in global cooperation has to be earne
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The Rockefeller Foundation emphasized the need for global cooperation and bet on it during UNGA81. They hosted over 40 events to discuss energy access, health systems, and partnerships like school meals programs in Ghana and Kenya.
“At the 81st UN General Assembly, we made the case that the world doesn't have to choose between pessimism and progress. It needs to bet bigger on global cooperation. We spent the week putting that bet into practice.”#UNGA81 at The Rockefeller Foundation
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The Rockefeller Foundation participated in Climate Week alongside UNGA81, highlighting their initiatives and calls for global cooperation.
“The 81st United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week at The Rockefeller Foundation”#UNGA81 at The Rockefeller Foundation
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The funder highlights the importance of local leadership in building a shared future during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“Now, hear from three of our regional leaders on why we need local leadership to build the shared future. #UNGA81 #BuildtheFuture”This week, we built toward better cooperation, universal energy abundance, #AI for good, food-health-climate solutions.
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The funder discusses the need for health systems to adapt to new shocks and highlights a discussion held during UNGA81 with country leaders and practitioners on preparing for future crises.
“During #UNGA81, we brought together country leaders and practitioners to discuss what it will take for health systems to stay ahead of shocks.”Health systems are facing a new era of shocks. Planning for the next crisis by studying the last one no longer works: wh
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The funder is participating in UNGA 81 to promote the development of AI that benefits everyone and serves a positive purpose.
“This week at #UNGA81, we're working toward a version of AI that works for good, and works for everyone.”Artificial intelligence isn't new — it's been in development since 1956. What's changed is its reach into finance, healt
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The funder discusses the impact of extreme weather on health and food systems, highlighting how these issues are being addressed at UNGA81.
“At #UNGA81, we're seeing how farming and our health systems can hold up when the climate doesn't.”Extreme weather - from floods to hurricanes to heat waves - disrupt our health and affect the food we eat.
