Jun 17 2012
Press Releases
NEW YORK—A new Framework for Action launched today offers investors, large corporations and governments a valuable resource for engaging with and supporting an escalating global business trend—the rising number of …
May 22 2012
Press Releases
NEW YORK—On Sunday, May 20th in Geneva, Switzerland, days before the World Health Organization’s annual World Health Assembly, The Rockefeller Foundation funded and co-hosted a planning meeting with France, Mexico, Thailand and …
May 10 2012
Speeches
Thank you, Sam, for those wonderful insights. It is so powerful to recognize and appreciate that the development community is still developing itself, changing and challenging us in new ways as …
Apr 28 2012
Speeches
Thank you President Padron… Members of the Board of Trustees… distinguished guests… friends and family of the graduates… and of course, the amazing Class of 2012. Congratulations! I have to be …
Apr 19 2012
Press Releases
NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation today announced the launch of its Centennial initiative. The initiative, which will run through the end of 2013, marks 100 years since John D. Rockefeller started …
Apr 09 2012
Press Releases
NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation announced today that it is opening the public nominating process for the 2012 Jane Jacobs Medal—awarded to two living individuals whose creative vision for the urban …
Apr 05 2012
Press Releases
The Rockefeller Foundation, celebrating 100 years of global innovation, today announced the launch of a series of new online challenges to source innovative ideas that have the potential to create …
Apr 02 2012
Press Releases
NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation, celebrating 100 years of global innovation, today announced that Jeanette Vega has been appointed to the role of Managing Director. Dr. Vega will lead the Foundation’s …
Mar 16 2012
Press Releases
NEW YORK—The Rockefeller Foundation, celebrating 100 years of global innovation, today announced the appointment of Martin L. Leibowitz and Monica Lozano to its Board of Trustees. The Board governs the …
Mar 01 2012
Press Releases
NEW YORK—DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA) and The Rockefeller Foundation today released a research study which examines the potential size and investment opportunity of upgrading and replacing energy-consuming equipment in …