In everyday conversation, “livelihood” is often used as just another word for a job. Jobs are of course a good and, in fact, crucial part of improving the lives of …
The United States economy is in the midst of a slow and uneven recovery in the wake of the Great Recession—corporate profits have rebounded, stock prices are up, yet the …
This blog post is part of a series by the authors of the recent report, “Universal Health Coverage: A Commitment to Close the Gap.” The report — a collaborative effort from The …
Video and excerpt of Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin's keynote address on innovation at the Independent Sector National Conference.
We have a proud record of innovation to build on: launching the …
The Rockefeller Foundation is honored to announce that Sir Elton John will be the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be conferred at our upcoming event—"A Celebration …
Let’s not romanticize poverty. We live in an unprecedented age of urbanization that has consigned large segments of the population to slums that have no water or electricity or sanitation. …
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced two grant awards from the Workforce Innovation Fund to increase employment and reduce recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals. The winning states are …
As a community that works in and cares deeply about philanthropy, we all have incredible stories of impact, innovation, and inspiration to tell. We want to hear yours. This month, The Rockefeller …
This blog post is part of a series by the authors of the recent report, “Universal Health Coverage: A Commitment to Close the Gap.” The report— a collaborative effort from …
Surat is the most flood-prone city in the state of Gujarat, situated along the Tapi River in the west coast of India, about a 5-hour drive north of Mumbai. In …