Millions of children around the world live in urban poverty, facing challenges that threaten their minds, bodies and hopes. They don’t have to. Transformation—of lives, of futures, of communities—is possible.

Our programs change outcomes. To that end, our grant portfolio focuses on education, health and family economic stability—the factors essential to ensuring that underprivileged children escape poverty to become healthy, productive adults.

Urban Education

Education-related grants make up about two-thirds of our global giving. We focus on improving student performance, ensuring consistent quality of education and increasing access to schools.

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Childhood Health

Our global health portfolio improves access to quality healthcare services, promotes healthy nutrition and lifestyle behaviors among families and children, and fosters world-class applied research.

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Family Economic Stability

Our economic stability portfolio gives families opportunities to improve their socio-economic status and break the cycle of poverty so their children have a chance at stable, productive lives.

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