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Ford Foundation Promotes Margaret Mliwa to Regional Director for East Africa
The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Margaret Mliwa as the next regional director of its East Africa office. Based in Nairobi, Ford’s East Africa office works across Kenya,…
Harm Reduction in the Heartland: Combating the Opioid Crisis in Appalachia
The opioid crisis affects people of every race, class, and location, and it continues to be a public health crisis. In Kentucky, three of our grantees are working with state and local governments and community members to bring resources and support to those who need it most.
Ford Foundation Appoints Richard R. Verma to Board of Trustees
Ford Foundation Appoints Richard R. Verma to Board of Trustees
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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