Attention: Please pardon us while we align our Web site with the new focus for our work. Stay tuned during this transition period as our Web site introduces more information on our new strategies and regional priorities in the months ahead.
The Rio de Janeiro office makes grants in Brazil.
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Ford Foundation
Praia do Flamengo 154, 8° andar
CEP 22210-030
Rio de Janeiro, R.J.
Brazil
Tel. (+55) 21-3235-2100
Fax (+55) 21-3235-2104
ford-rio@fordfound.org
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Encouraging Debate on Key Issues
The Brazil office of the Ford Foundation is in Rio de Janeiro. Since 1962, we have encouraged open debate on the key issues facing the country: strengthening democratic values and international cooperation and eradicating poverty and injustice. In the early years, these goals were pursued through grants for research and training in areas such as education, development, health and the social sciences, with the foundation playing an active role in establishing and supporting several research institutions that have become national and international resources.
Supporting an Open Political System
In recent years, key priorities have included support for democratic governance and political participation, women's rights, anti-discrimination efforts and the environment. Today, we focus on human rights, racial justice, natural resource rights and government transparency. We also support initiatives in the areas of media, higher education and South-South exchanges. In 2008, the Brazil office made more than $19 million in grants.