Oct 08 2013
Perspective
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 …
Oct 04 2013
Perspective
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 …
Oct 03 2013
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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 …
Oct 02 2013
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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. …
Oct 01 2013
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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 …
Sep 27 2013
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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 …
Sep 25 2013
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The Rockefeller Foundation was proud to make our $100 million commitment to resilient cities at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative. Judith Rodin was joined onstage by New Orleans mayor Mitch …
Sep 23 2013
Press Releases
NEW YORK—Today, during the opening plenary of the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, President Bill Clinton announced a global Commitment to Action to the 100 Resilient Cities Centennial …
Sep 21 2013
Perspective
(Updated 9/25) The Rockefeller Foundation was honored to participate in the fourth annual Social Good Summit—a unique convening of world leaders, technology pioneers and grassroots innovators—to explore how today's use of …
Sep 18 2013
Perspective
Cross posted from 100ResilientCities.org. In 1924, the architect George Martin Huss published a letter inThe New York Times, responding to an article about whether the newly constructed Woolworth Building was likely to …