When world leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, the conversation on progress towards achieving the Global Goals emphasizes the role of national governments. Yet everyone …
In this data-rich world, are we getting better at learning in philanthropy? Given the growing proliferation of data in our lives—big data, digital data, automated data, etc.—one might assume that our …
More than 1.1 billion people around the world—including 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa—lack access to reliable electricity. This means that businesses must shut down when the sun sets, children …
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technology is transforming the way humans interact and society operates. As the development of AI accelerates, many of us see the need for a movement that ensures …
We all hope to have that moment when something clicks in us and our purpose is made clear. For me, it actually happened on a sweltering day in the heat of …
We cannot end poverty without successfully ending energy poverty. For 140 years, we have had a mindset that energy access means building big power plants and connecting them to grids. …
This week, as world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly to advance health for all, I can’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come, and how much …
The UN General Assembly and Climate Week are in full swing, placing a spotlight on the significant issues facing humanity and galvanizing a global community towards action. At The Rockefeller …
The Rockefeller Foundation will host more than 30 events over six days to engage partners and spur action on the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), against the backdrop of the …
Regardless of climate, infrastructure is a basic need for human survival. By definition, infrastructure is the “basic physical and organizational structure needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.” …