We believe in the inherent
dignity of all people.
Around the world, too many people are excluded from the political, economic and cultural decisions that shape their lives as a result of deep-rooted inequality. Challenging that inequality is at the center of everything we do. We invest in individuals, ideas and institutions who are working to build a more just and fair future for all.
As the world continues to grapple with the devastating effects of COVID-19, Presidents' Council co-chairs Darren Walker and Rich Besser urge funders to put disability rights front and center of their giving.
As the coronavirus leaves America's workers vulnerable to economic hardship and infection, the Ford Foundation's Sarita Gupta and Open Society Foundations' Tom Perriello make the case for building an economy that truly works for everyone and prepares the country for the next inevitable crisis.
The Disability Inclusion Fund, an initiative supported by Ford and leading philanthropies, launched a $200,000 rapid response fund to support the needs of people with disabilities impacted by the coronavirus.