Our mission—unchanged since 1913—is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world.
We are legally independent from other Rockefeller entities.
"I hope that you are happy and healthy and that your lives are filled with promise." @NRaoMD makes climate action personal, promising to work towards a better future for his grandchildren.
📺WATCH his reading of a heartfelt letter.
@WorldHealthSmt#WHS2023
Young people are already leading change for a healthier planet 🌍 It's past time they be reflected in the leadership of our #FoodSystems.
Meet activists who are fighting food waste; ending hunger; making food fair.
📣 Submit YOUR food system solutions: rockefellerfoundation.org/bl…
🍊 This is what produce prescriptions can look like: @CoHunger shows us how they prepare nutritionally tailored meals for people battling chronic disease. #FoodisMedicine
What is a #GoodFood future?
“Food systems based on diversification.”
-Dr. Selena Ahmed
@RockefellerFdn is committed to building nourishing, regenerative and just food systems.
Learn more about our new #GoodFood strategy: rockfound.link/3Mr1u2c
Good food nourishes people.
Good food regenerates the environment.
Good food creates economic opportunity.
At The Rockefeller Foundation, we’re committed to expanding access to food that is good for people and planet. #WorldFoodDayrockfound.link/GoodFood
At #Concordia23, @RockefellerFdn VP of Africa @WilliamAsiko spoke on the the Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum about how we can forge a unified strategy toward global food security and highlights the impact of fortified school meals. #UNGAxRF
1/ Nearly 14 million Americans were food insecure at the beginning of 2020. That number has grown and is likely to go up as food prices rise. #MeetingThisMoment requires action.
rockfound.link/FoodSystemsRe…
Meet (some of) the @RockefellerFdn team at the #AfricaClimateSummit23! We're in Nairobi to discuss:
🌾Climate-friendly school meals
🏥Financing for stronger health systems
🌞Clean energy
🌍Climate solutions by Africans, for Africans
#ACS23
💸 The true cost of the US food system = what we pay at the grocery store... 🍊
+ all the hidden costs of its impact on the
+ environment
+ economy
+ health
+ biodiversity
+ livelihoods
Understanding these additional costs can help us make better decisions. #TrueCostofFood
🦞🐟🧄🥦What is the #FoodGameChangers Lab?
Hit play for everything you need to know, from @thoughtforfood_@EATforum@OpenIDEO and RF.
Feeling motivated now? Click below the video to share your vision for a brighter food future!
“We need to be bold. We need to claim big ideas, but we need to put the dollars behind those ideas.” - @chefjoseandres in conversation with @rajshah about increasing access to food for the well-being of humanity. @ConcordiaSummit#Concordia23#UNGAxRF
Climate change is making us sick. But community-led solutions could be the antidote. During #UNGAxRF, learn about how we are working to fight Malawi’s deadliest Cholera outbreak: rockefellerfoundation.org/ca…
Today, we announced that we will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years to bring the world together to address #climatechange. Read about our new climate strategy: rockfound.link/3PCWSKA
Our Food Initiative is supporting @AdelanteMujeres, a woman-led organization that provides empowerment opportunities to low-income Latina women and families. #HispanicHeritageMonth2022
#FoodSystems account for 33% of greenhouse emissions—yet receive only 3% of public climate funding.
Rethinking how we fund the food system benefits biodiversity, health, food security—and the climate.
More in @futureoffoodorg's new report 👉 bit.ly/3yGsm9F
At our food system transformation event with @WWF and @futureoffoodorg, EVP @eyee5 says food is a key part of the opportunity to build an equitable and nutritious world. We have incredible momentum now. We must #RaiseTheAmbition#UNGAxRF
Quarantine chefs, agriculture enthusiasts, innovators: Do you have new ideas for how we can improve our #FoodSystems? We want to meet you.
💬 know someone who'd be great? Tag them!
❤️ like if you want to see food industry change
🔁share to help achieve #SDG2#FoodGameChangers
It's that time of the year again -- #UNGA78! We're excited to host more than two dozen high profile events that will foster unlikely partnerships and create new solutions to tackle the world's greatest issues. Follow the hashtag #UNGAxRF next week to get the latest updates! 🌐
As climate change threatens food systems, it’s crucial for crops & soils to adapt. “We must leverage science, technology & innovation in agriculture,” says @CaryFowler_.
Initiatives like the Vision for Adapted Crops & Soils help. #Food4All@C_A_Bertinirockfound.link/40FygnI
The world is hungry for change—and we’re taking action.
Our goal is to improve the health of 500 million people by 2030 through building a more equitable, regenerative food system that makes good food available and accessible for everyone. #WorldFoodDayrockfound.link/GoodFood
"Enough already." The time is now for climate action. The private sector, the public sector, government, philanthropies, and even activists are saying the same thing here at @WorldHealthSmt says @NRaoMD from 📍Berlin. #whs2022
How well have we held up to the promise of Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness for all? For many, #July4th is an opportunity for reflection. As we continue to strive to achieve our nation’s ideals, we want to hear from you. What does equity mean to you? #EquityIsOpportunity
Understanding the true cost of food can help us make better decisions around transforming our #foodsystem. Read our first-of-its-kind analysis of the #TrueCostofFood in the US:
We're looking to build a better food future for everyone, everywhere. We see you 👀 @PadmaLakshmi creating meaningful social impact with food. As a #TopChef, what #1 change do you wish to see in our food system?
#FoodGameChangers lab seeks solutions to make this wish a reality.
🔋 Today we addressed storage of renewable energy at #ACS23. ☀️ We're working with @EnergyAlliance to propel the integration of battery storage solutions in low- and middle-income countries; we are committing significant resources to ensure it is successful.
Communities of color bear a disproportionate burden of the #TrueCostofFood in America.
Through true cost accounting, we can redesign a more equitable #foodsystem, making smart investments now to save billions in health care & and environmental costs in the long run.
How does food relate to climate? We’ve learned today at #COP27 that:
🪴Soil is critical for our food supply
🚜 Farmer profits should be more equitable
🌍 Environmental costs are some of the largest costs of our food systems
#Food4Good
Today, on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the people who play a vital role in transitions to sustainable and equitable food systems. These communities are the force behind regenerative agriculture and it is critical we elevate their leadership.
Three key ingredients for Climate x Health action from today's @AfClimateSummit panel on African-led Climate x Health solutions w. @NRaoMD:
📈 Country-led, evidence-driven investment cases
🌍 Regional coordination & cross-sector buy-in
💰 Flexible, sustainable financing
#ACS23#AfricaClimateSummit23
Early warning systems are key for disease prevention. @anisabelbento presents research at @GSTICseries on the way that integrating parallel data streams are crucial for robust prevention control and mitigation strategies. #GSTIC
As we reflect on 🇺🇸's racial reckoning & the repercussions of Covid-19, we’re also considering what a more equitable world looks like—one where everyone has access to opportunity.
Honor #Juneteenth by sharing your equity story. What does equity mean to you? #EquityIsOpportunity
📢JUST ANNOUNCED at #ACS23: The African School of Energy Regulation (ASR) — ASR will become an African hub for knowledge, exchange, & training that helps scale critical investment in + development of more affordable, reliable, & sustainable energy systems. rockefellerfoundation.org/ne…
The @AfDB_Group & @RockefellerFdn hosted a constructive conversation on ways to strengthen the AfDB’s ability to unlock more capital for development & climate resilience. Leaders at the @AfClimateSummit have made it clear that major changes are needed to meet this moment. #ACS23
Since 2016, @AfricaCDC has been at the forefront of health on the continent. Today, @NRaoMD joined @laktarr001 on the sidelines of #ACS23 to toast the agency's next chapter as a leader in Climate x Health!
"Like many Indigenous people, we've had a food system that works for us and with nature."
- Matte Wilson, Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative
#COP27#Food4Climate#FoodCOP27
Low vaccination rates + rising COVID-19 infections = the need to better understand vaccine hesitancy in communities .💉
Uganda's Infectious Disease Institute piloted a program to uncover why high-risk communities weren’t getting vaccinated.
rockfound.link/3SiGo8P
Are you 13-18 and passionate about ending hunger, climate action, school meals for all, or improving our #foodsystems? Submit a one minute video with your ideas. Six winners will be steamed at the UN Food Systems Summit to a global audience.
Visit: videosforchange.org/global-c…
Dr. Samuel Oyola, senior scientist at @ILRI is supporting #Covid19 responses across all counties in Kenya. 🏥 Dr. Oyola created a Covid-19 Surveillance and Response Team. Find out more about his work! rockfound.link/3bQlAFI
Climate change is already exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases. 🌎 Without immediate action, this problem will continue to expand, greatly reducing our chances for a #PandemicFreeFuture. #WHS2022 1/4
Great leadership is key in achieving equitable, nourishing and regenerative food systems.
Together with @AcumenAcademy, we are supporting a global community of #FoodSystems leaders to drive change.
Apply by Dec 1 to join the next cohort:
acumenacademy.org/fellowship…
Lab technicians in Malawi’s only lab working to sample SARS-CoV-2 viruses are leading the nation’s genomic sequencing efforts and shedding light on virus variants that impacted Malawi. 🧪 Discover how they diagnosed over 86,000 cases. rockfound.link/3I1vj88
#GoodFood is the foundation of good health, yet most healthcare systems don't emphasize nutrition.
We are investing in ‘Food is Medicine’ programs, like Produce Rx, to:
🥕increase access to nutritious food,
💲decrease healthcare costs, and
🏥improve health & health equity.
📢Today, we're launching our Global Vaccination Initiative!
GVI is a 2 year $55M investment, using data & digital tools to tackle demand barriers causing low💉rates in low-income countries. Together w/ partners, we can advance #Covid19 vaccine equity.
➡️bit.ly/3OregPX
For many children, school meals are their most nutritious meal of the day, shares @RockefellerFdn’s Mehrdad Ehsani.
That’s why—in partnership with @WFP—we’re working to expand access to #SchoolMeals for millions of children in Ghana, Benin, and more.
voaafrica.com/a/6931945.html
We are spotlighting visions for the future of food from a few partners. First, @NamukoloC and @IFPRI are working to build a more nourishing future, free of diet-related diseases 🍎 #FutureOfGoodFood
Watch her vision ⬇️
Join @RockefellerFdn for “Advancing Good Food for All,” a virtual event to launch our new Good Food Strategy. We’ll announce our historic new commitment to food systems that are:
🍎 Nourishing
🌳 Regenerative
⚖️ Just
📅 3.24
⏰ 10 am ET
#RFBreakthroughrockfound.link/3iqtJkh
How do we halt biodiversity loss, restore ecosystems and protect Indigenous rights?
@John_delaParra on how data can illuminate the path forward: rockfound.link/3xbhPSC
At #GSTIC2023, RF and @fiocruz showcased the immense potential of data and modeling tools to monitor climate-sensitive disease risk in climate change hotspots, highlighting our innovative new tool, AESOP in real-time.
Embracing Indigenous crops like millet, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes can help Kenya fight its hunger crisis. Connecting with farmers and land stewards and utilizing Indigenous farming methods is critical to helping the health of both people and planet.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op…
Cholera cases in Africa are fueled by extreme climatic events. @WHO said cases just in January account for more than 30% of the infections Africa-wide for all of last year. Malawi is experiencing the deadliest cholera outbreak in its history: devex.com/news/cholera-thriv…
Through our Equity-First Vaccination Initiative, we support over 100 community-based orgs across cities in the US to improve vaccine access and accurate information. Learn about how we’re achieving #VaccinEquity. 💉 rockfound.link/3uOBAib
Jasmine, a transgender woman from India went from being stigmatized to becoming a peer counselor for her community and supporting them in getting vaccinated against #Covid-19. Learn how #VaxNow is getting vaccines to stigmatized communities 💉 @SwastiHCrockfound.link/3NW0OCt
H.E. @jmkikwete, 4th President of Tanzania, joined us today at the #AfricaFoodSystemsForum2023 and spoke with @bettywk about the Foundation's work in making nutritious food accessible and affordable across the continent. Karibu sana, President Kikwete! #AGRF#AGRF2023
How can we create a food-secure future and protect our food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis?
Today at #ACS23 we met with @ILRI (@CGIAR) to learn how to improve food & nutritional security, reduce poverty, & use livestock sustainably.
📸: @NRaoMD & @ADjikeng
This #UNGA, we’re amplifying the transformational work our partners and grantees are doing around the world to scale solutions needed to make opportunity universal and sustainable. Take a look: rockfound.link/3UjeICJ#UNGAxRF
If you want to oppress another society, you control their food. Discover how Indigenous visionaries in Rosebud, South Dakota are working to reach food sovereignty by the year 2050. Learn more at food2050series.com.
By 2050, the global population will reach nearly 10 billion. To meet food demand, dramatic changes must be made to food production and consumption. Check out how visionaries from across the globe are working to save our future at food2050series.com.
What’s the single biggest influence on the health of humanity and our planet? Food.
We’re looking for stories of how #FoodSystems affect you, your community, or the planet. The world needs to see, feel, and hear the perspectives of young people on this critical issue.
10 extraordinary visions. 1 goal to save our planet. What must we do to change our food production and consumption? Check out 10 short documentaries on how visionaries from around the globe are reimagining the way we grow, distribute, and eat food at food2050series.com.
#Breaking: The world's richest countries are rolling out vaccination, but this pandemic won't end until the rest of the world does too.
Will leaders @G7@g20org step up to the challenge of financing an equitable recovery? Join us & @e3g 4/6 10am ET ⤵️ eventbrite.com/e/action-plan…
By 2050, Nigeria will become the third most populated country on Earth. How will Nigerians ensure food sustainability? Watch the documentary short and learn more at food2050series.com.
Our team at @PPI_Insights is working w grantee @fiocruz to develop predictive models for both emerging respiratory diseases & expanding vector borne diseases (climate-related diseases) .
@AnisabelBento & @Kay_vdH_ppi join @GSTICseries panel in Rio to showcase the new model.
We aim to center equity in all our work.
From Bangladesh to Miami, Florida, many of our partners and grantees are working towards bringing vaccine, economic, or health #equity to the communities they serve.
Learn more in our #MatterofImpact👇
rockfound.link/3yujynE
#DYK it’s Nutrition Month in the US?
Celebrate by tuning in to “Advancing Good Food for All,” on 3.24 at 10 am ET.
Hear from food systems experts & @rajshah about food systems that are:
🍎 Nourishing
🌳 Regenerative
⚖️ Just
#RFBreakthroughrockfound.link/3D1jufU
March is US #NutritionMonth and we are spotlighting great work of our partners, starting with Jian Yi and @CBCGDF_China which provides young people cooking for their families with healthy and sustainable options through #MamasKitchen#FutureOfGoodFood 🍎🌳🌏
Hudson Valley, NY. See how the chefs and staff at the @StoneBarns Center For Food and Agriculture are reimagining the future of food production and sustainability. Learn more at food2050series.com.
The way food is grown, processed, consumed & disposed impacts each of us. Have you ever considered how they are connected and why the actions we take matter? They are all part of #FoodSystems.
We are looking to hear from youth ages 13-18. Tell us how food can change the world.
2/4 With an equity-first approach, GVI has worked with in-country partners to share knowledge, build networks, and boost #Covid19 vaccination rates in communities around the world. Read more: rockfound.link/3H0FN8M
There is #OnlyOneEarth 🌎🌡
“We must transform how we view and value nature," says @andersen_inger, @UNEP. #Moment4Nature
At @RockefellerFdn, we make the case for greater coherence across all the UN environmental workstreams. Without this we cannot keep the 1.5° target alive.
ALT United Nations General Assembly view of a large audience.
Distrust & low vaccine demand are leaving communities more vulnerable to the #Covid19 pandemic & those to come.
We've launched the Vaccination Action Network, an African-led peer-to-peer learning network to share lessons & strengthen health systems.
bit.ly/3PUgqb0
The #ClimateCrisis, fueled by rising temperatures, has made storms more deadly, intense & frequent.
Our five-part series follows grantee Ngonidzashe Nyambawaro for two weeks in Malawi, as he helps respond to a Cholera outbreak in the wake of Cyclone Freddy. @UNICEF@ifrc@WHO
Africa can become the world's leading #climate champion. But how? The first step is increasing the continent's access to capital to fund climate adaptation work. Read more from @WilliamAsiko on how Africa can lead in solving the #climatecrisis. 🌍 rockfound.link/3zNILcv#ACS23
We’re #hiring for a Manager of Regenerative Agriculture on our #Food team. Are you interested in Soil Science, Agroecology, Agronomy, Environmental Engineering, or environmental and conservation-based investing?
Learn more and apply today ➡ workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/…
The current state of our food system isn’t sustainable, equitable, or sustainable. But if we act, we can change the tide. We can move our #FoodSystems farther, faster this year—so they work for us and our planet.
@RockefellerFdn’s @InnovationWoman shares how: 1/7 🧵