Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, one of the first organizations to receive the #HiltonPrize in 1997, praised his fellow Prize Laureates at the 30th Anniversary Hilton Humanitarian Prize Event for their unwavering humanitarian spirit, driven by a shared mission to alleviate suffering and save lives. 

Barri Shorey, lead on our Disaster Relief and Recovery program, is once again championing the case for locally led cash assistance. Backed by decades of evidence, cash assistance has proven to be the fastest, most effective way to deliver aid. At this critical turning point for the humanitarian sector, Barri calls on funders to trust local leadership and invest in locally led cash-first solutions.   She shares reflections from a recent panel discussion led by CALP Network, where she joined Hilton Foundation partners, including Loreine dela Cruz, executive director of Center for Disaster Preparedness and NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response) Network member, and Mercy Corps' VP Global Policy and Advocacy, Kate Phillips-Barrasso.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6Yxqgtt

Congratulations to the inspiring organizations recognized through the LA2050 Grants Challenge! Thanks to thousands of Angelenos who voted to spotlight the issues they care about most, youth empowerment made the top of that list. Hilton Foundation team members joined the LA2050 Grantee Showcase to celebrate the six outstanding organizations awarded grants for their impactful work supporting young people in building strong careers and vibrant communities. This year’s grantees include: Better Youth, Inc. Confluence Rising (formerly CCEJ, the California Conference for Equality and Justice) Los Angeles City College Foundation Coalition for Engaged Education Pathway To Kinship Together, they’re shaping a brighter future for LA’s youth—and we’re thrilled to cheer them on.

Head of our Catholic Sisters initiative Sr. Jane Wakahiu joined religious women and men from 100 countries for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, where 16,000 pilgrims attended mass with Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square. In an interview with Vatican News, Sr. Jane said it was a “sacred occasion that encourages renewal, deeper connection to faith, and a beacon of hope to the world... As religious during this Jubilee of Consecrated Life, we are joining together, and we serve as witnesses of love and hope in the margins of society where we serve." Listen to the full interview with Sr. Jane: https://lnkd.in/ghHPU-Qa

Investing in girls’ education affirms their right to learn, live with dignity, and shape their own futures. For Catholic sisters, education is essential to protect girls from harm and help them unlock their full potential. Abigail Chapewa was forced to leave school when her parents couldn’t afford the fees. With sponsorship from the Bakhita Partnership for Education, and support from their Project Coordinator Sister Bertha Chisanga, she’s now the head girl at St. Patrick’s Secondary School in Mazabuka, Zambia. Bakhita empowers girls in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia to overcome barriers like poverty, early marriage and domestic burdens. Abigail’s story is one of many showing how sisters are helping girls stay in school and lead with confidence. #InternationalDayoftheGirl

In New Orleans, children experience PTSD at four times the national rate. Takyra, a peer mental health worker with the Children's Bureau of New Orleans, helps young people understand that caring for their mental health is key to reaching their goals.   Through the Peer Mental Health Navigator Program, opportunity youth connect with peer mental health workers who share their lived experience. These community-rooted models meet young people where they are, helping them access care and guiding them to take the next steps toward their education and career goals.

This illustration highlights key insights from the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI)'s #FinclusionWeek virtual panel featuring Barri Shorey, Senior Program Officer for our Refugees initiative, alongside financial inclusion experts from financial service and technical assistance providers to investors: Nicolas Lafaye (Kiva), David Licheri Hougaard (Equilibrium | Business, Data & Communities) and Shafi Nambobi (@UGAFODE). Together, they explored innovative strategies to build inclusive financial systems for #refugees and displaced populations—and the broader impact of banking the traditionally unbanked. If you registered for #FIW25, you can still catch the full session: https://lnkd.in/d45ftAYQ