Ford Foundation
Organisation O0023
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| Qualification | Environment and Development field in the Community and Resource Development Unit, Asset Building and Community Development Program |
| Contact details | Ford Foundation (Headquarters) 320 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017 USA Phone: +1 (212) 573 5000 Fax: +1 (212) 351 3677 E-mail: office-of-communications@fordfound.org |
| Type of organisation | Other (Private/Educational) |
| Organisation's interest | Development |
| Location | United States of America |
| Learning Group member? | Yes |
Description
Created with gifts and bequests by Henry and Edsel Ford, the Foundation is an independent organization and a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. The Ford Foundation works mainly by making grants or loans that build knowledge and strengthen organizations and networks. The Foundation’s main goals are to:
- Strengthen democratic values
- Reduce poverty and injustice
- Promote international cooperation and advance human achievement.
Projects
The Ford Foundation has environment and development portfolios in regional offices in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Russian Federation, South Asia, Indonesia, China, Vietnam and some projects in Chile. The Ford Foundation is the major donor of the PCLG.
Geographic coverage
Africa
Americas
Asia
Russian Federation
People
Jeff Campbell
E-mail: j.campbell@fordfound.org
David Hulse
E-mail: d.hulse@fordfound.org
Web URL
http://www.fordfound.org/
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