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Climate-smart forests

Nature

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Indigenous-led conservation

Nature

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New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

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New Platforms for Diverse Voices

Arts & Culture

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Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

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Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

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Technologies and the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

Climate-smart forests

Nature

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Indigenous-led conservation

Nature

New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

New Platforms for Diverse Voices

Arts & Culture

Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

Technologies and the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

Climate-smart forests

Nature

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Indigenous-led conservation

Nature

New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

New Platforms for Diverse Voices

Arts & Culture

Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

Technologies and the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

The Latest

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Humanity AI Commits $500 Million to Build a People-centered Future for AI

Ten leading U.S. foundations—including the Doris Duke Foundation—have launched Humanity AI, a five-year, $500 million initiative to ensure artificial intelligence delivers for humanity, strengthens communities and enhances human creativity.

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Treehouse

Treehouse is a dedicated hub for inspiring conversations, collaboration, idea generation and action on nature and nature-based climate solutions.

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Jodi Hill-Lilly Announced as DDF’s New Program Director for Child Well-being

Hill-Lilly will lead the National Program that aims to promote children’s healthy development and protect them from abuse and neglect.

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Doris Duke Foundation Announces 2025 Artist Awards and Mobilizes National Network to Protect Creative Labor

Doris Duke Foundation announced the six recipients of the 2025 Doris Duke Artist Awards and the launch of Creative Labor, Creative Conditions, a campaign and national network celebrating artists as creative laborers.

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Mission