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Nov 21 2024

Working with other organizations, the Foundation launches a program to identify, train, and support the next generation of leaders in ecologically sound development.

Each year, Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) helps identify 15 associates from each of nine major countries and three regions to participate.

Nov 21 2024

With Foundation funding, scientists at Cornell University create a detailed molecular genetic map of rice and disseminate to rice breeders worldwide to facilitate the creation of improved varieties.

Nov 21 2024

The Foundation brings together a number of foundations, federal governments and financial institutions to help rebuild and revitalize inner cities in the United States.

This collaboration becomes known as the National Community Development Initiative (NCDI).

Nov 21 2024

The Foundation joins with the United Nations Development Programme, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank to form the Children’s Vaccine Initiative (CVI) to protect the world’s children against viral and bacterial diseases.

CVI’s goal is to vaccinate every child in the world against these common, preventable childhood illnesses.

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