Political Will and Philanthropy Align to Address a Malnutrition Crisis

Political Will and Philanthropy Align to Address a Malnutrition Crisis

A perfect storm of global events is contributing to a malnutrition crisis. Two collaborative efforts to combat hunger launched recently, backed by several private funders. Here are the details.

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Philanthropy Made a Flurry of Commitments During the UN Meeting. Here’s Where the Money is Headed

Philanthropy Made a Flurry of Commitments During the UN Meeting. Here’s Where the Money is Headed

Philanthropy was more active than usual in last week’s United Nations General Assembly, as the secretary general called for a “rescue mission” to get Sustainable Development Goals on track. Here’s a rundown of the big pledges.

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Who’s Backing a Bold New Effort to Fight Global Malnutrition?

Who’s Backing a Bold New Effort to Fight Global Malnutrition?

Three million children die annually from malnutrition, and billions lack access to a healthy diet. A new coalition of private funders has formed to combat the global crisis. Here’s who is involved and what they’re funding.

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How a Family Foundation Is Accelerating Its Funding to Fight Global Malnutrition

How a Family Foundation Is Accelerating Its Funding to Fight Global Malnutrition

Since 1997, the Eleanor Crook Foundation has had a single mission—to eradicate global malnutrition. CEO Will Moore explains how the family foundation has evolved over three generations and how its work is ramping up.

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As it Takes on Climate and Poverty, a Funder Launches a Research Initiative to Guide Action

As it Takes on Climate and Poverty, a Funder Launches a Research Initiative to Guide Action

King Philanthropies—a relative newcomer to big league giving—made the intersection of climate and poverty a new priority. But when it found data in this space to be lacking, it turned to MIT with a major gift to guide future solutions.

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