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People are the heart of social change. Civil society leaders, organizations, networks, and movements move positive change forward around the globe. Whether they are fishers organizing to better manage their resources in Chile, health care advocates in Mississippi ensuring young people have access to care, or Indigenous leaders working to end deforestation in the Congo … Continued
Today, leaders of four major U.S. philanthropies announced a shared commitment to building more climate resilient communities and outlined a broader call to action for the nation’s large philanthropic sector. This commitment is the first of its kind by philanthropy, highlighting the need for an explicit focus on adaptation alongside mitigation, and putting communities—especially those … Continued
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to dismantle Roe v. Wade reversed decades of progress toward gender equity, reproductive health, and abortion care. We are witnessing the devastating impacts of curbing people’s right to make deeply personal decisions. The result has been a confusing patchwork of laws across the U.S. where some people must travel to another state … Continued
Today the Packard Foundation and 14 global grantmakers joined bilateral donors from around the world in endorsing a USAID donor statement on committing to locally led development. Together we are committed to shift and share power, do more direct grantmaking to global civil society organizations, and publicly advocate for locally led development practices. Nancy Lindborg, … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Arndorfer has been named U.S. Reproductive Health Director. In this role, Arndorfer will lead the Foundation’s grantmaking focused on protecting and expanding contraceptive and abortion access across the U.S. and will work across the organization in service of the Foundation’s vision and goals … Continued
A lot has changed since 2010. That’s why we are so excited to announce that the original 2010 Data Ethics guidance has been updated to meet the needs of evaluators and commissioners of evaluation today. These are planning tools and go-to resources for evaluators, foundation staff, and other people who work in evaluation. Download the … Continued
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We are deeply disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, which hinders colleges and universities from fully addressing systemic racial inequities. This ruling undermines decades of progress and reinforces barriers to a society … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Archer to the role of Chief of Staff. In this new role, Archer will work closely with the CEO, Executive Team, and Trustees to shape organizational priorities and ensure alignment and clear lines of communication across the organization. She serves as … Continued
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Ocean science and conservation are core to the Packard Foundation’s DNA. The Foundation made its first ocean grant in 1968 to the San Jose State College Foundation Moss Landing Marine Lab. Nearly six decades later, our grantee partners have catalyzed a surge of progress, from launching and growing the sustainable seafood movement, preventing the extinction … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce that the following Foundation leaders have been named as directors of key grantmaking areas: Meg Caldwell, Ocean Director Kai Carter, Forests for People and Climate Director Lana Dakan, Global Reproductive Health Director Bernadette Sangalang, Child and Family Director Each will lead the development and execution … Continued
