Sharing 70 Years of Knowledge

The Ford Foundation has amassed a sizable library of ideas and experience in more than 70 years of grant making. This research archive includes annual reports, books, studies and pamphlets published between 1949 and 1999. We encourage you to explore this rich history of our work and the valuable lessons we've learned.

Forestry for Sustainable Rural Development

1998

A survey of our community forestry work in Asia. It reports on the long-term efforts to reduce rural poverty through more productive, participatory, sustainable and equitable management of land, water and forest resources.

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Created Equal

1986

A report on our grant making to strengthen women's rights and opportunities. It examines our work on behalf of women dating back to 1972 and documents the leading role we continue to play supporting efforts both in the United States and abroad.

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Gaither Report

1949

A seminal report of recommendations for the Ford Foundation on how we can most effectively put our resources to work for human welfare. The study examines ways in which human welfare is threatened and proposes programs for addressing such problems.

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