By virtue of its independence, philanthropy is uniquely positioned to advance social change by seeding and supporting the work of civil society organizations that address complex and enduring problems. Our work focuses on strengthening the role and effectiveness of philanthropy around the world on issues of fairness, equity and justice.
Despite philanthropy's potential to address barriers to opportunity and fairness, only 11 percent of funders in the United States support work on social justice and globally the figure is considerably lower. Lasting social change requires mobilizing significant resources worldwide to address economic, political and social disparities that prevent people from realizing their full potential. We are committed to increasing the amount and effectiveness of philanthropic resources devoted to supporting work aimed at changing unjust structures and unfair practices.
Learn about the focus of our work to strengthen the role of philanthropy on issues of fairness, equity and justice.