The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce that Mouna Ben Garga is joining the Foundation as Civil Society and Leadership Program Officer. The Packard Foundation’s Civil Society and Leadership initiative accelerates positive change by investing in the strength of organizations and leaders, fostering connections across civil society, and protecting and defending civic … Continued
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Every Mother’s Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the unique and indispensable role moms and parents play – in our lives, at the center of our families, and across our communities. And as we celebrate them, we also reflect on how our society could better support moms, so they can flourish. In that context, … Continued
This year we are celebrating six decades of partnering with changemakers to drive innovation and impact. Today, our values deeply reflect the philosophy and approach to philanthropy that David and Lucile Packard established in 1964 and continue to guide us toward our vision for a just and equitable world where both people and nature flourish. … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation announced today it is intending to commit $480 million over the next five years to advance bold action for people, the ocean, and climate. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the annual Our Ocean Conference, hosted in Athens, Greece, where governments, intergovernmental organizations, academia, the private … Continued
Our President and CEO Nancy Lindborg joined a dynamic group of nonprofit leaders and philanthropists for a critical conversation around climate financing at the 2024 Skoll World Forum. Watch the discussion below and read the full transcript here. “Climate finance related to carbon policy is on the line” Nancy Lindborg
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Shegitu, a health extension worker trained by the EPHA, facilitates a conversation on family planning at Buture Health Post | Maheder Haileselassie Tadese/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment Around the world, health advocates, care providers, and researchers are working to expand access to quality contraception and safe abortion because they understand that the ability to choose whether … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce that Benjamin Chou is joining the Foundation as Democracy, Rights, and Governance Program Officer. In this inaugural role, Chou will support the development and implementation of the Foundation’s initiative seeking to advance a thriving, resilient, pro- equity democracy. The Democracy, Rights, and Governance initiative’s initial focus areas … Continued
On January 22, 2024, Packard Foundation CEO Nancy Lindborg joined Rip Rapson, CEO of the Kresge Foundation, and Dana Lanza, CEO of Confluence Philanthropy for an important conversation about the importance of investing in climate resilience. Like many organizations, we are steadfast in our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But, while we continue to … Continued
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is pleased to announce that Ellen Clear has been named California Communities Director. In this role, Clear will lead the Foundation’s grantmaking to create resilient and healthy communities in Fresno, Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties. “Ellen brings significant experience in Bay Area philanthropy … Continued
