Next Century Innovators Award Finalist Alex Pigot, founder of Addressing the Unaddressed, shares how they use innovation to empower others, how slums deeply affect social safety nets, and cities could become …
In everyday conversation, “livelihood” is often used as just another word for a job. Jobs are of course a good and, in fact, crucial part of improving the lives of …
The United States economy is in the midst of a slow and uneven recovery in the wake of the Great Recession—corporate profits have rebounded, stock prices are up, yet the …
This blog post is part of a series by the authors of the recent report, “Universal Health Coverage: A Commitment to Close the Gap.” The report — a collaborative effort from The …
Video and excerpt of Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin's keynote address on innovation at the Independent Sector National Conference.
We have a proud record of innovation to build on: launching the …
The Rockefeller Foundation is honored to announce that Sir Elton John will be the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be conferred at our upcoming event—"A Celebration …
Let’s not romanticize poverty. We live in an unprecedented age of urbanization that has consigned large segments of the population to slums that have no water or electricity or sanitation. …
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced two grant awards from the Workforce Innovation Fund to increase employment and reduce recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals. The winning states are …
As a community that works in and cares deeply about philanthropy, we all have incredible stories of impact, innovation, and inspiration to tell. We want to hear yours. This month, The Rockefeller …
This blog post is part of a series by the authors of the recent report, “Universal Health Coverage: A Commitment to Close the Gap.” The report— a collaborative effort from …