The Rockefeller Foundation

Yesterday we announced our new initiative to transform global cooperation–Build the Shared Future. Despite growing competition and shrinking aid budgets, a new survey of 36,000 adults across 34 countries reveals a surprising truth: people still want international cooperation—but only when it works. Our key findings show: 🌐 75% of people support cooperation when it's proven effective 🌐 More than 90% of people see cooperation as vital for jobs, health, climate, and poverty 🌐 Only 42% of people believe current systems serve their personal interests The message is clear: The world wants modern, effective cooperation that delivers results. What worked so well in the 20th century may not amid the challenges of the 21st. But we're already seeing new blueprints for success in initiatives around the world. Join us as we convene world-class leaders to reimagine the systems that matter most, scale what works, and build the shared future we all need. https://lnkd.in/e6bRRfMB

Big news: We're launching Build The Shared Future—an initiative to reimagine global cooperation. A new survey of 36,000 people across 34 countries reveals the truth: ➡ 75% support international cooperation when it actually works ➡ 90%+ believe cooperation is vital for jobs, health, and climate ➡ But only 42% think current systems serve their interests The gap is clear: People want cooperation that delivers results, not just promises. We're bringing together world-class experts to restructure global health systems, reimagine humanitarian food systems, and build new frameworks for cooperation. Time to move beyond outdated systems and build something that works for everyone. https://lnkd.in/ezqsDCiJ

Starting this week, heads of state from around the globe will gather in New York for #UNGA80. While the plenary sessions capture headlines, some of the most transformative work happens in the strategic convenings on the sidelines. These gatherings aren't just meetings—they're where trust is built, solutions are co-created, and lasting partnerships are forged. When we bring the right people together in the right way, we unlock pathways for progress that wouldn't otherwise be possible. As the African proverb reminds us: "If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together." Strategic convening is how we go far together, turning conversations into commitments and commitments into lasting change. See why we convene and how it's become central to our strategy for creating transformative impact. Read this blog from Sarah Troup Geisenheimer and Marlee Margolin. https://lnkd.in/eYiSB2Vs

“It’s a sink or swim moment for Africa.” Watch the Director of our Africa Regional Office, Wadzanayi Muchenje, share three insights she’s taking away from this year’s Africa Climate Summit 2: #AfricaClimateSummit #ACS2 #InvestmentInAfrica #PoweringAfrica

The status quo in Africa of 600 million people lacking electricity is unsustainable. Mission 300 can change that. During the second day of the Africa Climate Summit, The World Bank’s and African Development Bank Group’s Mission 300 initiative took center stage. This initiative aims to connect 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa to affordable and productive levels of energy. Here’s how: ⚡ Generating affordable electricity through the adoption of least-cost principles and considering all available energy sources. ⚡ Advocating for interconnected grids to facilitate cross-country energy trading. ⚡ Fostering a business-friendly environment that will attract private sector investment, which is expected to provide at least 50% of the required resources. Through #Mission300, we’re charting a new, more resilient path of development and economic prosperity for Africa at Africa Climate Summit and beyond. #AfricaClimateSummit #PoweringAfrica

Interested in what leaders at the Africa Climate Summit are talking about? Here are some top priorities on their minds: 🟢 Africa’s not backing down: African countries are all in on climate commitments. In fact, countries are championing climate adaptation and mitigation to ensure communities are well equipped to withstand the impacts of extreme weather. 🟢 Country leadership is vital: For #Mission300, countries are now leading the efforts, which signals a need for national-level autonomy on initiatives that can deliver results for its citizens. 🟢 Coordination with the private sector: In order to advance development initiatives, the private sector must be a key partner and convener to drive progress forward. It’s clear that African leadership is necessary in our collective fight against climate change. Africa is paving the way, and we must follow. #ACS2 #AfricaClimateSummit #PoweringAfrica

We're #hiring for two new positions on our Food Team. Learn more and apply or share with your networks. Director, Regenerative Agriculture, Brazil. This role is based in New York, NY: https://lnkd.in/gZmkDeXv Director, Regenerative Agriculture, Africa. This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya: https://lnkd.in/gfTKmUnm

Day one of the Second Africa Climate Summit (#ACS2) in Addis Ababa delivered a powerful call to action. As Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali stated, "We are not here to negotiate our survival. We're here to design the world's next climate economy." This focus on innovation and investment—not just aid—aligns perfectly with The Rockefeller Foundation's approach. Our pavilion was buzzing with activity as we demonstrated our ability to convene unlikely partners, build trust, collaborate on solutions, and deliver results for people. Today's highlights included SVP of Health Naveen Rao speaking on critical climate-health connections, while VP for Africa William Asiko addressed how philanthropic capital can accelerate ecosystem transformation. We're proud to be at the heart of these conversations alongside partners including the GoK Clean Cooking Delivery Unit, Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), Wellcome Trust, and Science for Africa Foundation. Together, we're focused on three key areas: 🔋 Ending Energy Poverty through catalytic capital initiatives like #Mission300 to power a green economy for all 🌱 Transforming Food Systems & Health by building climate-smart agriculture and resilient health systems through programs like our #RSM initiative 💡 Catalyzing African Innovation by supporting local leaders developing global solutions to the climate crisis This summit represents our opportunity to turn strategic investments into real-world solutions, led by Africa, to address the most pressing issues of our time. #AfricaClimateSummit #ACS2 #TheRockefellerFoundation #ClimateAction #InvestmentInAfrica #PoweringAfrica #AfricanInnovation

Recently, we released a toolkit giving governments and investors a guide to fund regenerative agriculture and school meals together, financing from national budgets, climate funds, and private investors. To international funders everywhere: this is your roadmap to smarter investments that deliver on multiple priorities, including nutrition, education, agriculture, climate, and fiscal stability. Take us up on our blueprint for transformation:

🌏 Big news coming out of our partnership with AVPN! We're proud to support the Asia Partnership for Investment in Resilient Economies (ASPIRE) to scale citizen-led solutions and connect capital to real communities. 💸🌱 Learn more below 👇