In the wake of Roe, a resurgent fight for reproductive justice
What does abortion access have to do with democracy? Everything. We reflect on what led to the reversal of the landmark ruling and why we refuse to give up on reproductive rights.
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Ford Foundation invests over $4M to support social justice documentary film projects in 2022
Today the Ford Foundation announced its funding for documentary film projects for 2022. JustFilms, a part of the foundation's Creativity and Free Expression program, provided over $4 million to support 68 films and documentary projects in the United States and Global South.
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Foundations join Biden administration's global workers' rights effort
Philanthropic leaders join the Biden administration and other governments in M-POWER, a critical new vehicle for global action on worker rights and democracy, leveraging unprecedented government investments to advance collective bargaining and freedom of association to support more vibrant and resilient democracies at scale.
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What will it take to bring clean energy to South Africa?
South Africa relies on coal for 87% of its electricity, but it’s at a critical moment after establishing a landmark Climate Commission and committing billions to clean energy. What does a transition to clean energy look like and how do we ensure those most vulnerable get a fair deal?
Weaving Resilience
A true democracy requires a robust civil space and thriving civil society. Only then can people raise their voices, influence decisions, and hold governments to account. Our new initiative is supporting civil society across the Global South.
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The Future Is Hers
Around the world, women have become an unstoppable force. They are rewriting the rules, redefining power, and reimagining what equality looks like. With their collective power, anything is possible. Inequality will be a thing of the past—the future is hers.

There Is No Justice Without Disability
There are one billion people living with disabilities who experience inequality in all its forms. To build a world where everyone is equal, we need to recognize how disability intersects with social justice and work together to create a future of opportunity for all.

Life after COVID-19
COVID changed our world forever. The pandemic’s impact stretched far and wide to every facet of society. Reimagine Recovery: A Playbook for an Equitable Future offers a detailed vision of recovery, beginning in the places we work and live and extending to our largest global stages.