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The Role of Nuclear Energy in Powering Universal Energy Abundance for Emerging Economies

New analysis examining eight fast-growing emerging economies finds that next-generation nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, could deliver up to 30% of electricity generation and lower system costs by up to 31% by 2050 under the right policy conditions. Read the full report for more.

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Spotlight Stories

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Seventy Years After the Birth of AI, the Work Begins

Seventy years after funding the birth of AI at Dartmouth, The Rockefeller Foundation is partnering with Maryland, Anthropic, and Percepta to prove that artificial intelligence can be harnessed to strengthen government services and bridge the gap between citizens and their institutions.

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Food Desert No More: North Tulsa’s Fresh Start

Historically considered a food desert, North Tulsa residents now have access to FreshRx Oklahoma — a non-profit that partners with local farms to provide free, nutritious food to residents with Type 2 diabetes.

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Why Building Community Is Essential to Creating Lasting Impact

The Rockefeller Foundation's Big Bets Fellowship brings together emerging leaders tackling pressing challenges from food access to workforce development, providing them with skills, strategy, and a lasting community of peers to amplify their transformational work.

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Featured Initiatives

Mission 300

Expanding electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030 — powering opportunity, progress, and shared prosperity across the continent.

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Regenerative School Meals

Over 300 million children go without a daily nutritious meal, while 1.5 billion farming families face climate and food insecurity. Our Regenerative School Meals initiative links school meals with regenerative agriculture — restoring soil, supporting farmers, and nourishing the next generation — to build a thriving food system from soil to school.

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Food is Medicine

The Rockefeller Foundation is investing $100 million in Food is Medicine to combat diet-related diseases, cut $1.1 trillion in healthcare costs, and drive research, programs, and partnerships for better health.

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112 Years of Driving Change

From our initial grant to the American Red Cross a century ago, The Rockefeller Foundation’s history is marked by bold initiatives, breakthroughs, and unique partnerships, driving transformative change toward a more equitable and resilient world.

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