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The Power of Appalachian Art With Willa Johnson and Sarita Gupta
Willa Johnson, director of the film department at Appalshop, and Sarita Gupta, vice president of U.S. programs at Ford, discuss the rich history and exciting future for artists in Appalachia.
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A Path to Justice: The Ford Foundation’s Commitment to an Energy Transition in Indonesia
The shift away from coal is just one story playing out against the backdrop of a broader emerging energy change in Indonesia—and it is powered by the Indonesian Just Energy Transition Partnership program (JETP).
Disability Rights Are Voting Rights
At the Ford Foundation, we see our work for democracy and our work for disability rights as inextricably intertwined. We fund a mix of grassroots, policy, and advocacy organizations that support nonpartisan voter accessibility efforts in communities that have historically been marginalized or underrepresented across the country.
Meet the Domestic Workers and Labor Leaders Fighting for a Just Care Economy
Around the world, domestic workers face low wages, inadequate protections, and exploitation. Organizations like the National Domestic Workers Alliance and the International Domestic Workers Federation are building the leadership of these essential workers to win better wages, benefits, and protections.
Fulfilling Our Commitment: Third Annual Update on Our Pledge for Tenure Rights and Forest Guardianship of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
Today, the Ford Foundation shares our third annual update on our COP 26 pledge to support the tenure rights and forest guardianship of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPs and LCs).
Ford Foundation President Darren Walker Announces Departure in 2025
President Darren Walker has shared his plans to step down from the foundation by the end of 2025. The Ford Foundation Board of Trustees will oversee the presidential leadership transition process.
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The Future Is Hers
Around the world, women have become an unstoppable force. They are rewriting the rules, redefining power, and reimagining what equality looks like. With their collective power, anything is possible. Inequality will be a thing of the past—the future is hers.
Vanguards of Justice
Find out what it takes to lead today’s movements for voting rights, criminal justice reform, protecting workers and migrants, Black entrepreneurship and more.
The Heartland: Elevating Voices in Local Communities with Kevin Bacon and Gabe Brown
Actor, musician, and philanthropist Kevin Bacon and regenerative agriculture pioneer Gabe Brown discuss their work supporting heartland communities across America.
