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Longstanding Commitment in Eastern Africa
The Ford Foundation has been working in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania for nearly 50 years, partnering with local organizations to improve lives, strengthen communities, and address some of the region's most pressing issues. [More] |
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Building Credit and Managing Debt
America's low-income families get a hand building household financial security through programs sponsored by the Ford Foundation. [More] |
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IllumiNation Program Supports Native American Arts
Expanding opportunities in Native American arts is central to the Ford Foundation's ongoing commitment to strengthening communities, sustaining cultures and supporting creative expression. [More] |
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Revitalizing Rural Communities Across the U.S.
Leaders from across the U.S. gather for the first summit on the future of rural America, sponsored in part by the Ford Foundation. Read about our work to support rural communities. [More] |
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Overcoming the Legacies of Agent Orange
A new bilateral humanitarian initiative is launched with the support of the Ford Foundation to tackle the toxic legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam. [More] |
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The 2006 Annual Report The Ford Foundation annual report for 2006 is now available. Read about the foundation’s lasting commitment to emerging leaders, social movements, building institutions and innovative approaches to improving lives. [More]
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Protecting the Environment Ford Foundation grantees are finding innovative ways to protect the environment while promoting economic development and human rights. [More]
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Philanthropy in Europe As the annual conference of the European Foundation Centre opens in Madrid, Spain, Ford Foundation President Susan V. Berresford considers the state of philanthropy on both sides of the Atlantic. [More]
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A History of Achievement
Ford is celebrating 70 years of delivering on a promise to improve lives and create opportunity. Learn more about the work of our grantees. Take the journey. [More]
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Diversity in Giving Philanthropy leaders from around the world gathered recently in Seattle for the annual conference of the Council on Foundations. To coincide with the event, Ford Foundation president Susan V. Berresford's offered her thoughts on the strength of diversity in American giving. [More]
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Update on Long-term Recovery
Eighteen months after Hurricane Katrina, Ford grantees are dedicated to helping Gulf Coast communities address the challenges of long-term recovery and revitalization. [More] |
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Celebrating Women’s Day
Ford honors International Women’s Day by highlighting recent grants on women’s issues that extend a long record of support. [More]
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Helping 9/11 Responders
Ford extends its commitment to 9/11 recovery efforts by supporting the launch of a new medical relief campaign for uninsured responders and downtown residents. [More]
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‘Risk Capital’ for New Ideas
Forty years ago, the foundation pioneered the use of low-cost loans as "risk capital" for cutting-edge initiatives. Today these loans fund everything from low-cost mortgages to college tuitions. Read more about how social investing can make a difference in communities. [More] |
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On-ramps to the Economic Mainstream
This edition of Ford Reports looks at the obstacles preventing low-income families from building financial security, and explores solutions that are helping people across the country.
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Local Solutions to Global Problems
The foundation marks the halfway point of a $100 million global initiative to help local foundations find grassroots solutions to global challenges.
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2006: A Retrospective
As a new year begins, the Ford Foundation looks back on some key events and initiatives during 2006. [More]
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U.S., China Unveil an Opera
Now premiering, with Ford Foundation support: A breakthrough work at the Metropolitan Opera, with Chinese and American talent behind the scenes. [More] |
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Guarding Human Rights in Brazil
A new fund to support human rights work in Brazil has been launched by Brazilians with the support of the Ford Foundation.
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Vietnam Office Turns 10
The foundation celebrates the tenth anniversary of its office in Vietnam, where grantees are developing promising solutions to some of the country’s most pressing challenges.
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New Arts Fellows Selected
First 50 fellows selected from across the United States receive groundbreaking support in a new arts program funded in part by the Ford Foundation.
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World AIDS Day Observed
With innovative programs to help those affected by HIV/AIDS, Ford Foundation grantees join in observing World AIDS Day.
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New Pathways to Higher Education
With an increasing number of institutions taking part, a foundation initiative to help universities around the world support students from marginalized communities is creating new pathways to higher education. [More] |
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30-year old Grant Leads to Nobel Peace Prize
Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank, whose pioneering work in microfinance received early support from the Ford Foundation, have won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006. [More] |
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A Steady Income for Artists
A groundbreaking initiative in the arts aims to provide a permanent source of funding for working artists in the United States. [More] |
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Rebuilding the Gulf Coast
Ford grants for Gulf Coast revitalization surpass $20 million as the foundation’s multi-year effort to help rebuild the region continues. [More] |
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Global HIV/AIDS Initiative Launched
As world leaders gather for the International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Ford launches its new Global Initiative on HIV/AIDS. [More] |
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African Solutions for African Problems
The Ford Foundation has launched TrustAfrica, a new philanthropic institution led by Africans and dedicated to peace and development on the continent.
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Making Lincoln Center Gleam
A $15 million grant from the foundation will help renovate Lincoln Center for a new generation of artists and visitors.
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The 2005 Annual Report
The Ford Foundation annual report for 2005 is now available. Read about the mission that drives our grant making and the innovative work of our grantees around the world.
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Volunteers Bring Back New Orleans
Rebuilding efforts in New Orleans get a boost from the Mardi Gras Service Corp, a volunteer program launched with Ford support. [More]
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$10 million for Katrina Recovery
$10 million to the region devastated by Hurricane Katrina will address recovery needs of the most disadvantaged communities and support longer term rebuilding efforts. [More]
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Summit Meeting on Gulf States Rebuilding
Ford president Susan V. Berresford and other foundation leaders meet with President Bush to discuss rebuilding in the Gulf states. [More]
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