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David and Lucile Packard Foundation

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on advancing enduring solutions for people and nature. They aim to build a just and equitable world where families and communities have the power to shape their lives, societies are inclusive, and nature is sustained by a healthy ocean and climate. Their core programmatic areas encompass climate change mitigation and resilience, reproductive health, ocean conservation, child and family initiatives, civil society and leadership, and science and engineering fellowships. The Foundation places a strong emphasis on locally led development, advocating for solutions shaped by the people most affected by global challenges. They increasingly favor intersectional funding approaches—such as linking climate action with economic development or health—and prioritize the protection of civic space, the rights of Indigenous and local communities, and the integration of evidence-based learning.