“Ideas at Ford” With Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Jes Tom

Millions of Americans share the crisis of loneliness. Learn how we can all create deeper and more meaningful connections.

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Disability Rights Are Voting Rights

At the Ford Foundation, we see our work for democracy and our work for disability rights as inextricably intertwined. We fund a mix of grassroots, policy, and advocacy organizations that support nonpartisan voter accessibility efforts in communities that have historically been marginalized or underrepresented across the country.

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India’s Women Leaders: Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change

A new book highlights the transformative power of women’s leadership in India, showcasing 75 remarkable women who are driving social progress and economic advancement across the country.

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An Update From Detroit

Photos and captions about the grantee partners Ford supports in Detroit.

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Harm Reduction in the Heartland: Combating the Opioid Crisis in Appalachia

The opioid crisis affects people of every race, class, and location, and it continues to be a public health crisis. In Kentucky, three of our grantees are working with state and local governments and community members to bring resources and support to those who need it most.

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Meet the Domestic Workers and Labor Leaders Fighting for a Just Care Economy

Learn about the movement to protect millions of domestic and care workers worldwide.

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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.

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Vanguards of Justice

Find out what it takes to lead today’s movements for voting rights, criminal justice reform, protecting workers and migrants, Black entrepreneurship and more.

The Power of Appalachian Art With Willa Johnson and Sarita Gupta

Willa Johnson, director of the film department at Appalshop, and Sarita Gupta, vice president of U.S. programs at Ford, discuss the rich history and exciting future for artists in Appalachia.

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