Over this weekend, we saw the people of Minnesota mobilize with courage as they peacefully marched, held vigils, and took care of each other and their neighbors in sub-zero weather. They embodied the core of our democracy as they determinedly sought to hold government accountable and called for the end of enforcement tactics that have … Continued
To ensure their children can be healthy and thrive, families must navigate health care, child care, housing, and food needs. There are programs and services designed to support families as they meet these needs, but support is often fragmented and complex to access, creating additional burdens. To better understand how families engage with these systems … Continued
Think of a young child in your life, whether a newborn baby or a toddler. What do they need to thrive? You’re probably picturing the basics: food, clothes, and a safe place to live. You may think of nurturing relationships with parents and caregivers, which are essential to development. We know that when babies get … Continued
Latasha Crockrell had been through pregnancy before. A mom of three, now pregnant with her fourth baby, she thought she knew what to expect. But this time, she had decided to work with a doula.
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Burnett and Sarah Stephens to its Board of Trustees. As members of the Packard family, Burnett and Stephens embody a longstanding tradition of service and stewardship. Their professional and philanthropic experiences, combined with their deep connection to the Foundation’s mission, will … Continued
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, more than 35 governments and philanthropic donors announced a renewed Forest and Land Tenure Pledge—a five-year, $1.8 billion global commitment to support Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant communities in protecting their lands and leading climate solutions. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation supported the first pledge when it launched … Continued
Thirty years into global climate efforts, one truth stands out: progress is possible—but only with long-term commitment. When international negotiations began in the early 1990s, the world was on track for nearly 6°C of warming by the end of the century. Today, thanks to sustained action from global agreements to local leadership, that projected trajectory … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is proud to announce that in 2024, 46.4% of our grantmaking work within Global Majority countries supported locally led organizations – exceeding the Foundation’s original pledge. That pledge was made in 2023, when the Foundation joined a global coalition of donors and international development institutions in endorsing a commitment … Continued
Every day in the U.S., millions of families turn to family, friend, and neighbor care to meet their child care needs. Family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) care is just what it sounds like: home-based, informal (unlicensed or license-exempt) child care from caregivers with a personal relationship to the child and family – often grandparents, aunts … Continued