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Indigenous-led conservation

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New Pathways for Health Innovation

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New Platforms for Diverse Voices

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Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

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

Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

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

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

Close-up of a healthcare worker taking a patient’s blood pressure and writing notes.

New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

Two people filming a conversation on a set with a scenic backdrop.

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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Announcing a Multi-foundation $6.5M Commitment to Ensure Performing Artists are at the Center of Technology Innovation

Artists Make Technology – which will be structured around three core pillars – will create pathways to center performing artists in technological innovation by providing support, resources and collaboration opportunities.

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DDF Appoints Zaki Barzinji as Director of the Building Bridges Program, Ushering in a New Era of Storytelling

Barzinji’s appointment reflects the foundation’s continued commitment to narrative equity and cultural bridge building at a moment when these efforts are urgently needed.

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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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