Ford Foundation

“The energy here in India among the philanthropy community is palpable. There is such a sense of arriving as philanthropists, of a desire to work more collectively…” says our very own Darren Walker, in an interview with the India Development Review (IDR). Watch the complete interview: https://lnkd.in/ghKRqfE2

Speaking at #IdeasAtFord, Model Alliance founder Sara Ziff highlighted how the essential labor of women and girls in the fashion industry – from garment workers to models – is often overlooked. Hear solutions from her conversation with Charles Blow. fordf.org/Fashion 

During #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, explore the moving legacy of social justice philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. In The Atlantic, Darren Walker delves into his life and impact, including his pioneering work in addressing racial inequality in education. Read more: https://lnkd.in/epbDcMCb #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage

We are proud to support Finding Má, a documentary featuring a Vietnamese American family shattered by the foster care and prison systems. After 20 years apart, they reunite to heal old wounds and rebuild their family, starting with finding their unhoused mother in the streets of Sacramento. https://findingma.com/ #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AANHPI #JustFilms

Many consider exclusivity synonymous with fashion, but Lindsay Peoples is deepening audience engagement with a more approachable tone and inclusive content. At Black In Fashion Council and The Cut, her work drives the industry towards greater equity and representation in both its narratives and its workforce. fordf.org/Fashion 

Thrilled to announce Margaret Mliwa as the new Regional Director for Ford Foundation's East Africa office! Based in Nairobi, she'll lead efforts across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda supporting open civic space and civil society. https://lnkd.in/e5iJU_ne

Fashion has the power to amplify some of the most unique voices in our culture. However, despite being a multibillion-dollar industry that impacts and employs countless people, many—including workers and disabled people—are often excluded from the conversation. What could the industry achieve by embracing a new, more inclusive model? Thank you to Sinéad Burke, founder and CEO of Tilting The Lens, Sara Ziff, founder and executive director of the Model Alliance, and Lindsay Peoples, editor-in-chief of The Cut for joining us for an #IdeasAtFord with Charles Blow conversation. Don’t miss the full conversation with trailblazing figures who are working to make the world of fashion more accessible for all. fordf.org/Fashion

Fashion has the power to amplify some of the most unique voices in our culture. However, despite being a multibillion-dollar industry that impacts and employs countless people, many—including workers and disabled people—are often excluded from the conversation. What could the industry achieve by embracing a new, more inclusive model? Thank you to Sinéad Burke, founder and CEO of Tilting The Lens, Sara Ziff, founder and executive director of the Model Alliance, and Lindsay Peoples, editor-in-chief of The Cut for joining us for an #IdeasAtFord with Charles Blow conversation. Don’t miss the full conversation with trailblazing figures who are working to make the world of fashion more accessible for all. fordf.org/Fashion

This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, let Clara Wu Tsai's groundbreaking vision to make the NY LIBERTY the first billion-dollar women's sports franchise inspire you. By balancing equality and business in women's sports, she sets a powerful precedent for future #AANHPI leaders. Watch her full #IdeasAtFord conversation with Charles M. Blow: https://lnkd.in/et73psK9

On #MayDay, this FORGE: Funders Organized for Rights in the Global Economy and Devex explainer details how International Labour Organization Convention 190 is a powerful tool to safeguard women workers from violence and harassment in the world of work, including climate-related violence. C-190 expanded the definition of the workplace, underscored the importance of freedom of association and collective bargaining to eradicate violence at work, and emphasized shared responsibility of workers, employers and the state. C-190 is more than just a convention, it is a call to action. Learn more.