Overview
Why it Matters
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in 2019 and 2020 went towards financing for climate-related projects around the world. Only $19 billion of that came to Africa, with just $2 billion from the private sector
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of global emissions will have been accounted for by 2050 if we don't focus on expanding access to clean electricity, energy-poor countries in Africa and around the world
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public school children in Africa are funded by government school programs—which could reach tens of millions more
Current Actions
Our Strategy
- 1Power: We work to bring renewable energy to sub-Saharan Africa, where 55 percent of the population has no access to electricity. We also seek to expand Africa’s role in the voluntary carbon market space, turning to Africa’s abundant natural resources.
- 2Food: We believe school meals are the most reliable social safety net, and are working to help supply nutritious meals, often using local produce farmed through regenerative methods.
- 3Health: We envision a world where data-driven decisions empower community health systems. We leverage health data for surveillance, pandemic preparedness, and response efforts. We accelerate data collection, aggregation, analysis, and utilization to revolutionize public health and achieve health equity for all.
Our Regional Work
Stories from the Frontlines
Recent News
- Jul 23 2024Rockefeller Foundation’s Economic Opportunity Coalition Adds New Fortune 500 Companies to its Initiatives
- Jul 22 2024Statement by Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, on President Biden’s Decision Not To Pursue Reelection
- Jul 18 2024Rockefeller Foundation’s Economic Opportunity Coalition Announces New Chair & 3 Additional Fortune 500 Companies
Our People