What do Indigenous peoples have to do with protecting the planet? Everything. Learn why these communities hold the key to the Earth’s future.
On #EarthDay, join us and hear more about our grantees building a more just, sustainable world like @GuardianesBos and @IfNotUs_ThenWho.
Every 3 seconds, a girl under the age of 18 is married. In the time that it takes a couple to say ‘I Do,’ a girl is denied her choice to say ‘I Don’t.’ That's why the @FordFoundation is proud to support the #VowForGirls campaign. Take the VowToEndChildMarriage.org#EndChildMarriage
We are honored to welcome @Sifill_LDF to the Ford Foundation as she continues her work in civil rights as a Senior Fellow. During her fellowship, the former @NAACP_LDF president will research ways to expunge systems of oppression from American democracy.
How do we face the crises of today? @darrenwalker calls on all of us to embrace urgency, to step up, and to sacrifice privilege and power. Read his annual reflections. fordfoundation.org/ideas/equals-c…
BREAKING: From the #GenerationEquality Forum, we’ve just announced a commitment of $420 million over the next 5 years to tackle global issues affecting women and girls worldwide, further exacerbated by the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. fordfoundation.org/the-latest/new…
Today, we announced sweeping commitments to fight the systems standing between people & the #Covid19 vaccine:
💱coalition building to deploy billions
💉spreading awareness on the virus and vax
💪 further support for groups on the ground
#VaccinesForAll#OurCivilSociety@CTAOP
