Our Focus Areas
Erica and Nolvia grocery shopping post meeting with the Food Co-Op Steering Committee in Austin, Texas. Photo by Arazelly Alcazar.
We believe, together, we can transform health in our lifetime. These are the four broad areas of our work.
The Food Co-Op in Austin, Texas: Steering Committee members meet post Co-Op tour to discuss any changes and/or additions they would like to see. Photo by Arazelly Alcazar.
Each Focus Area Centers on Health Equity
Through funding, convening, advocacy, and evidence-building, we work side-by-side with communities, practitioners, and institutions to achieve health equity faster and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. To keep us and our partners and collaborators heading in the right direction, we've organized our work into four focus areas, each grounded in health equity.
Explore below to understand how each core area sets a path to help us achieve health equity faster and together.
Transforming Health and Healthcare
We help hospitals, health departments, insurers, community groups, and others work together to better understand and improve health equity and achieve better health for all.
Healthy Communities
We support those working to create communities where the physical, economic, and social conditions ensure all residents have a fair opportunity to thrive and live their healthiest life.
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Equitable Community Development
Health Factors
Healthy Children and Families
We work to ensure that all parents and caregivers have the resources they need to promote thriving families.
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Economic Inclusion for Family Wellbeing
Valuing Caregivers and Families
Leadership for Better Health
Through our RWJF leadership development programs, we support and connect change leaders nationwide who are working toward health equity.
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Leadership Initiatives Funded by RWJF
Attendees of a Ku.éex' (Tlingit ceremony) held in Angoon in October 2024, during which the U.S. Navy issued a formal apology for the bombardment of the Angoon community in 1882. Photo: Brian Adams for RWJF.
Answering the Call for a Healthy, Inclusive Democracy
During a time of calculated attacks against our democracy, we hear a call for justice from every neighborhood and community. A call for those with power, privilege, and resources to put those on the line for the betterment of everyone. And we will answer.
