Meet the 2025 U.S. Big Bets Fellows
Discover 12 changemakers building stronger communities through bold, impactful solutions across the country.
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Featured Initiatives
Food is Medicine
The Rockefeller Foundation is investing $100 million in Food is Medicine to combat diet-related diseases, cut $1.1 trillion in healthcare costs, and drive research, programs, and partnerships for better health.
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Mission 300
Mission 300 aims to bring energy to 300 million Africans who lack access to electricity. The initiative, which combines infrastructure investment and policy reform, will make Africa and the world more prosperous and secure.
Read Dr. Shah's RemarksPublic Perception of Food is Medicine in Healthcare
A new national poll shows strong public support for Food is Medicine programs, with 4 in 5 Americans believing they should be covered by insurance and could help improve health outcomes. The findings highlight a growing desire for healthier, more affordable food options and nutrition support as part of health care.
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Spotlight Stories
112 Years of Driving Change
From our initial grant to the American Red Cross a century ago, The Rockefeller Foundation’s history is marked by bold initiatives, breakthroughs, and unique partnerships, driving transformative change toward a more equitable and resilient world.
Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens
A new playbook by Dr. Rajiv J. Shah with stories that show you it is realistic to be optimistic about our capacity to make large-scale change.
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