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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.
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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.
Ford and Mellon Foundations Announce 2024 Disability Futures Fellows
The Ford Foundation and the Mellon Foundation announce the 2024 recipients of the Disability Futures Fellowship, an initiative administered by United States Artists that is dedicated to platforming and amplifying…
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.
The Cultural Leaders Protecting Civic Space Worldwide
Meet the artists and organizations of Ford’s Creativity and Civic Space initiative, which addresses the importance of protecting and expanding civic space around the world. The initiative provides support to nine artists working to create open spaces and dialogues about the issues that affect their communities most.
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.
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Centering Disability Rights and Justice With Marlene Sallo and Hilary Pennington
The disability community is vast and diverse, and it deserves bold, new strategies to achieve justice.
