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Ford Foundation Announces Heather Gerken as New President
Heather Gerken will become the 11th president of the Ford Foundation, succeeding Darren Walker in November 2025.
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Weaving a Stronger Civil Society in the Global South
Ford’s Weaving Resilience initiative supports civil society organizations throughout the Global South. At the midpoint of its five-year timespan, the focus is now on supporting local solutions and collaborating to share them globally.
Supporting Entrepreneurs in the Heartland
Our Mission Investments team talks about economic opportunity in the Heartland with Ford-backed small business owners in Arkansas.
Centering Indigenous Voices in the Climate Movement featuring Aimee Roberson and Tristan Ahtone
Cultural Survival executive director Aimee Roberson, and Tristan Ahtone, editor-at-large for Grist, join Charles Blow for a conversation on the importance of centering Indigenous voices when it comes to finding and implementing solutions for climate change.
Ford Foundation Supports Efforts to Center Justice in Africa’s Energy Transition
The Ford Foundation commits $5.7 million to supporting an intersectional, multi-program, and partner initiative on just energy transitions in Africa
Stories of Change: Inside The Moth and Ford’s Storytelling Training for Nonprofits
Learn how to improve your personal storytelling skills to raise awareness of important issues and help create a more just world.
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