Skoll Foundation’s Post

The 2024 #SkollWF supported our growing global community as we convened in Oxford to accelerate solutions for today’s most pressing problems. Each year reminds us that together, working as a collective, our possibilities are limitless. We were honored to celebrate this year’s Awardees; Food For Education, SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), IllumiNative Org and Meedan. Wanjira Mathai, Eddie Ndopu, Áurea Carolina and Imran Ahmed along with so many other speakers and panelists created special moments throughout the week. Watch our closing film to see highlights from this year's gathering.

#SkollAwardee | Congratulations to Illuminative founder and CEO Crystal Echo Hawk on being named to the Forbes 50 over 50 list. Crystal was recognized for her work "increasing the visibility of—and shifting narratives around—Native American communities." https://lnkd.in/ej3WeJ9M

Does your local organization advance climate solutions in water security, food security or urban adaptation? Apply for the Global Center on Adaptation's 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards by August 11. Learn more:

#PollWorkerRecruitmentDay continues with a look at how Omar Parbhoo and ideas42 use behavioral science to develop voter outreach materials that cross barriers and encourage voter participation. Check out how they’re supporting democracy. https://lnkd.in/ehdnjsZc

This #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay we’re spotlighting efforts by Public Rights Project founder and CEO Jill Habig to support local officials managing elections across the U.S. Learn how Habig’s legal team ensures voters are heard by defending civil rights and common sense pro-voter policies. https://skoll.wf/3Sz9kfs

Namati CEO Vivek Maru and other leaders are calling for a shift in policy focus, emphasizing the reduction of plastic production rather than solely relying on recycling to cut pollution.

More of today's funders view trust-building and risk-taking as keys to collaborating on social change. Our CEO Don Gips sat down with Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Chairperson Rohini Nilekani at the #SkollWF to reflect on philanthropy's role in supporting solutions. https://lnkd.in/gfF8Rkap

#SkollAwardee | PolicyLink's Tram Hoang outlines four ways local policy can better support tenants working toward home ownership, including technical assistance and better financing. https://lnkd.in/er76hmYX

#SkollAwardee | Low-emission zones are a powerful tool in cutting air pollution and reducing traffic congestion. The International Council on Clean Transportation explains how India can upgrade infrastructure to support these zones.