RWJF Annual Message: Answering the Call for a Healthy, Inclusive Democracy

Taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime

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RWJF is a leading national philanthropy paving the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

We are tackling one of America's biggest health barriers: structural racism

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"Ending structural racism means a river of joy and freedom for all people."

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We fund diverse groups of leaders driving lasting change

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Jurupa Valley Residents Advocate for Healthy, Community-Centered Policy and Government

In Jurupa, community isn’t just a word—it’s a way of life. From the school hallways to the city trails, from resource centers to riverbeds, neighbors show up for one another in ways big and small.

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Sac Kids First is a grassroots coalition with 36 member organizations to help increase the well-being of children and youth in the Sacramento region, particularly children and youth most affected by poverty, violence, and trauma.

Sacramento's Youth Lead Historic Wins to Reclaim Power, Place, and Possibility

Sacramento, California advocates for policies to support young people and develop their leadership to organize and advocate for systems change.

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How a Black Woman is Making AI a Force for Equity

From refugee to a respected AI expert, Timnit Gebru is shaping technology into a tool for community-informed solutions.

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Supporting Respectful Childbirth is Commonsense

In a compassionate society, it almost sounds obvious: anyone capable of becoming pregnant and giving birth deserves quality care that ensures they are heard, respected, and safe.

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Making Disability Justice a Reality in the South

New Disabled South is championing liberation and justice for disabled people in the South by fighting for disability rights and policies throughout the region.

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Two Keys to Advancing Health Equity for Immigrants

Civic engagement and equity-centered data foster a society that advances health and wellbeing for immigrants.

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Advancing Collective Wellbeing

Collective wellbeing is both aspirational and operational. It is driven by a shared vision that generates actions to help people and communities not just survive, but thrive.

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Can Research Strengthen Democracy?

A stronger democracy begins with research that values the knowledge and wisdom of every community.

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New Jersey

Our Home State

In our own backyard, there is a lot to be proud of when it comes to health, but there are also wide, persistent gaps. We are committed to improving health and advancing health equity for all in New Jersey and beyond.

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Taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime

We are tackling one of America's biggest health barriers: structural racism

We fund diverse groups of leaders driving lasting change

Jurupa Valley Residents Advocate for Healthy, Community-Centered Policy and Government

Sacramento's Youth Lead Historic Wins to Reclaim Power, Place, and Possibility

How a Black Woman is Making AI a Force for Equity

Supporting Respectful Childbirth is Commonsense

Making Disability Justice a Reality in the South

Our insights

We are changing the narrative about health and wellbeing.

Two Keys to Advancing Health Equity for Immigrants

Advancing Collective Wellbeing

Can Research Strengthen Democracy?

Our Home State

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Taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime

We are tackling one of America's biggest health barriers: structural racism

We fund diverse groups of leaders driving lasting change

Jurupa Valley Residents Advocate for Healthy, Community-Centered Policy and Government

Sacramento's Youth Lead Historic Wins to Reclaim Power, Place, and Possibility

How a Black Woman is Making AI a Force for Equity

Supporting Respectful Childbirth is Commonsense

Making Disability Justice a Reality in the South

Our insights We are changing the narrative about health and wellbeing.

Two Keys to Advancing Health Equity for Immigrants

Advancing Collective Wellbeing

Can Research Strengthen Democracy?

Our Home State

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Our insights

We are changing the narrative about health and wellbeing.