It’s no secret that today’s young adults are facing the biggest youth unemployment crisis of our time. With nearly six million 16-to-24-year-old Americans out of school and out of work, …
Last week, the White House launched an ambitious effort to give one million young people a real chance at finding a lifelong career. As the job market continues to rebound …
The following post is part of a series based on research conducted around the health of urban working poor. We all know that money isn't everything. But when it comes to …
Under President Obama’s leadership, the United States has taken more action to combat climate change than ever before. In addition to working to cut carbon pollution, build a clean energy …
13 states/communities to receive funding for resilient infrastructure and housing projects WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro and the Rockefeller Foundation announced the winners …
From the unseasonable swing of deadly tornadoes in December, to the Flint water crisis to the snow storm threatening the east coast this weekend—communities of all sizes in the United States are at risk …
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND—Today, as part of the World Economic Forum's 2016 Annual Meeting, The Rockefeller Foundation announced the launch of YieldWise, a seven-year, $130 million initiative that will demonstrate how food …
I’ve played tennis since I could hold a racket, but I’ve never stopped striving to perfect my backhand—maybe 2016 is my year. But in my experience a good leader isn’t …
NEW YORK—Today, the Millennial Trains Project announced that The Rockefeller Foundation is coming on board as a major supporter of its August 2016 trans-continental train journeys for young innovators, which …
When it comes to the field of impact investing, even small changes in how a policy is worded can have big implications. On October 22, a seemingly minute change was …