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Climate-smart forests

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Stefon Harris playing the vibrophone

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Bison grazing in a golden field.

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

Close-up of a newborn baby in a yellow outfit and bear hat being held gently by an adult in a cozy indoor setting.

Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

Smiling Black infant in a white onesie sitting on a caregiver’s lap during a pediatric visit.

Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

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Technologies and the Performing Arts

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Aerial view of a richly green forest canopy, showing a variety of tree species and layered textures.

Climate-smart forests

Nature

Stefon Harris playing the vibrophone

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Bison grazing in a golden field.

Indigenous-led conservation

Nature

Homepage - Pathways.jpeg

New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

Homepage - New Platforms.jpg

New Platforms for Diverse Voices

Arts & Culture

Close-up of a newborn baby in a yellow outfit and bear hat being held gently by an adult in a cozy indoor setting.

Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

Smiling Black infant in a white onesie sitting on a caregiver’s lap during a pediatric visit.

Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

Homepage - TechArts (1).jpg

Technologies and the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

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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.

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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