Our #FordGlobalFellows are building a global community of practice to disrupt inequality. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, join us in celebrating one of our fellows who is making positive change in Latinx communities across the U.S. nati linares is the co-founder of Art.coop, an organization that strives to bridge the gap between artists & cultural workers and movements for economic justice, as well as foster productive conversations about the importance of art in movements for social justice and systems change: https://lnkd.in/gViebhbE Nuestros #FordGlobalFellows están construyendo una comunidad global para combatir la desigualdad. En este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, únete a nosotros para celebrar a una de nuestras fellows que está impulsando cambios positivos en las comunidades latinas de todo Estados Unidos. Natalia "Nati" Linares es cofundadora de Art.coop, una organización que busca conectar a artistas y trabajadores culturales con los movimientos en pro de la justicia económica, además de promover conversaciones sobre el papel crucial del arte en los movimientos por la justicia social y la transformación de sistemas: https://lnkd.in/gViebhbE.
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Around the world, we make grants that support the visionary people and organizations who work to challenge inequality.
About us
The Ford Foundation is a global, grant-making philanthropy that works to disrupt inequality in all its forms. We believe in the inherent dignity of all people. But around the world, too many people are excluded from the political, economic, and social institutions that shape their lives. In addressing this reality, we are guided by a vision of social justice—a world in which all individuals, communities, and peoples work toward the protection and full expression of their human rights; are active participants in the decisions that affect them; share equitably in the knowledge, wealth, and resources of society; and are free to achieve their full potential. Across eight decades, our mission has been to reduce poverty and injustice, strengthen democratic values, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. We work in 11 regional offices around the world and support programs in more than 50 countries.
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http://www.fordfoundation.org
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- 201-500 employees
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- New York, New York
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- 1936
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- Civic Engagement and Government, Creativity and Free Expression, Future of Work, Advancing human achievement, Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice, Internet Freedom, Just Cities and Regions, Natural Resources and Climate Change, and Mission Investments
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Heather Mason
Founder & CEO, Caspian Agency I Founder, The Impact Lounge I Creative Consultant I Moderator I Speaker
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Sue Keever Watts
Owner of The Keever Group
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Laurence Martinaud
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Jennifer Ponce de León
Author of Another Aesthetics is Possible: Arts of Rebellion in the Fourth World War (Duke U. Press, 2021), Associate Professor, University of…
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Ford History: The Uncultivated Half of India, a paper we published in 1979, emphasized the potential of uncultivated land in rural areas, arguing that improving the development of commons or common property resources could boost economic growth in these regions. “...Common property resources (CPRs), such as common pastures and forests...could be afforested to greatly help the landless poor as well as small and marginal farmers who depended on these lands for supplemental income. This idea complemented the Foundation’s goal of reducing poverty and injustice, and the foundation supported approaches to develop CPRs.” #India
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Fascinating to see and experience how partners in #India are leveraging storytelling, popular culture and tech platform interventions to shift gender norms in the country by amplifying community-led narratives, enlisting male allies and engaging key stakeholders for gender equity.
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I was inspired by my discussions with the Ford Foundation’s partners in #India, including youth fellows, workers, and leaders who shared their aspirations and dreams for social and gender justice. Philanthropy has an important role to play in supporting their critical work in shifting gender norms, promoting active citizenship, and driving inclusive community development.
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It was great to speak with women philanthropists in India on the catalytic role of philanthropy in shaping a gender-equitable future in #India and globally. The Ford Foundation is proud to support gender equality efforts and women’s economic empowerment, safety, and civic participation.
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Thank you, Ambassador Garcetti, for your leadership on the potential of philanthropy to contribute to the India@2047 vision. The Ford Foundation is a committed partner to economic opportunity, civic engagement, and gender equality in #India.
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by constant negative news and societal challenges. But by turning our feelings of despair into action, we can make a positive impact in our communities. Actor, musician and philanthropist Kevin Bacon shares how he found a sense of purpose through service, and started SixDegrees.Org. #IdeasAtFord fordf.org/HeartlandVoices
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I am excited to be in #India this week where the Ford Foundation has been a proud partner for over 70 years. I was pleased to meet with women leaders and hear about their leadership journeys from the grassroots to the boardroom, highlighting the significant impact of women’s leadership across India and globally. These leaders are developing innovative solutions grounded in the local context and becoming the catalysts for building a resilient country.
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Centering gender in #India is on a determined path. Millions of women and girls are bending the long arc of this journey towards justice. To get there requires collective action from the state, from philanthropy, the private and public sectors, and citizens alike—a unified front in pursuit of a better future. Read more in my article in Foreign Policy: https://lnkd.in/ddYiw_TA
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Ford history: The Government of #India initiated the Community Development program to raise standards of living in villages through improved agriculture, education, and sanitation. The Ford Foundation supported the CD program and as a pivotal aspect, extension workers were trained to serve in villages. 📸: A couple who left their jobs in Calcutta, West Bengal, working as Village Extension workers in the mid-1950s. (Credit: Ford Foundation)