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Rose Mutiso, Research Director for the Energy for Growth Hub, is developing a 10-year initiative, with RF support, to back African analysts pursing long-term projects that will add local perspectives to the green energy transition. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
As a six-year-old environmental entrepreneur, Dawn Lippert fined her parents and siblings 25 cents every time they left on a light. Now as CEO and founder of Elemental Excelerator, she is focused on scaling transformative climate solutions. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
Scientists are turning to wastewater to prevent the next pandemic brought on by global warming. Meet four of the women leading efforts around the globe to set up wastewater surveillance systems to detect pathogens and define next steps: rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
Adelante Mujeres established their Produce Prescription program in 2014 to combat obesity, diabetes, other chronic diseases. Today, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, 192 families participate, most for over three years. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
Anya Schoolman's son was just 12 when he sparked a solar revolution.🔆 With the support from their neighbors, they launched @SolarNeighbors in 2007. Today, they have powered over 9,300 homes. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
Can we make 1/4 US homes solar powered? This group is trying. Read how one 12-year-old launched a community of 9,300 homes linked up with solar panels: rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact @SolarNeighbors
"There is hunger to work in climate, to be part of the solution. We need to provide on-ramps for young people so anyone can apply their talent to the climate challenge." - Dawn Lippert, CEO of Elemental Excelerator. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact #InvestInWomen
$40 of monthly produce vouchers enabled Celerina Rojas to reverse her prediabetes diagnosis. Read how the prescription produce program delivered by @AdelanteMujeres creates transformative change. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #FoodIsMedicine #MatterOfImpact
Hear from women across the globe making headway in the climate crisis fight. #MatterOfImpact rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/matte…
60% of the agricultural workforce in India is women. If we leave them behind, we will leave behind a bigger set of the population, says Nidhi Pant, @S4sTechnologies. To empower women "will make the entire community more prosperous." #MatterOfImpact rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/matte…
“African research and expertise are not optional.” - Rose Mutiso, research director for the Energy for Growth Hub tells us why local context is so important to the conversation on moving from fossil fuels to clean energy. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
Scientists are turning to wastewater to prevent the next pandemic brought on by global warming. Meet four of the women leading efforts around the globe to set up wastewater surveillance systems to detect pathogens and define next steps: rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
"The most impactful interventions [for ending hunger] include women," says @C_A_Bertini, former head of @WFP. With support from @foodbanking, leaders like Mónica Isabel Echeverría Troya are risking it all to end hunger and avert food waste. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact
💡Did you know? A US fridge uses more electricity than many African nations combined? We must prioritize #energyequity & tailor solutions to local needs. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #LetsChangeEnergy #MatterOfImpact @MutisoRose @energyforgrowth
They are mothers, grandmothers, community healers – and extraordinary climate leaders. In this quarter’s #MatterOfImpact, we dive into women at the frontlines in the battle against devastating climate change. rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/matte…
"Wastewater data is not meant to replace clinical data, it's mean to help fill gaps and help drive insights." Learn about @megan_b_diamond's pioneering advancements in global wastewater surveillance work: rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #RFBreakthrough #MatterOfImpact
"When women take the lead, disaster response is more effective, governance is more inclusive, and outcomes are improved across the board." @megan_b_diamond on working w women spearheading climate solutions. Learn more: rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/matte… #RFBreakthrough #MatterOfImpact
It’s time to listen to local wisdom and work to restore the landscapes. It’s time to just do it.” @AratiKumarRao documents the impact of climate-forced migration. Read her story: rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/grant… #MatterOfImpact #RFBellagio
.@RockefellerFdn is proud to invest in @energyforgrowth's people-centered solutions to make #cleanenergy available to women, girls & members of underserved communities. This issue of #MatterOfImpact shares why we're making #bigbets on grantees like them. rockfound.link/3vozB7W