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Our Work in Latin America and the Caribbean Has Only Just Begun

Latin America and the Caribbean hold not only some of the world’s greatest challenges but also many of its most powerful solutions. The Rockefeller Foundation is working alongside local partners to help the region lead on climate action.

Latin America and Caribbean

The Impact of a Simple, Healthy Meal

Inspired by Brazil’s national school feeding program, The Rockefeller Foundation and its partners aim to provide 100 million children worldwide with nutritious, locally grown, regenerative meals that support both student health and sustainable farming.

Refinancing Nature: Melissa Garvey and Kevin Bender on Bringing Big Ideas to Scale

Many countries with vital ecosystems spend more on debt than conservation. The Nature Conservancy’s Nature Bonds free funds for the environment and communities. Melissa Garvey and Kevin Bender explain how it works and scales.

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Zero Gap Fund: 2024 State of the Portfolio

Explore how catalytic capital is advancing bold solutions for people and the planet. This year’s report highlights measurable impact across 12 investments — from 1.6K+ new jobs to 2M tons of CO₂e emissions avoided — and shows what’s possible when private capital meets public purpose.

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Featured Initiatives

Regenerative School Meals

Over 300 million children go without a daily nutritious meal, while 1.5 billion farming families face climate and food insecurity. Our Regenerative School Meals initiative links school meals with regenerative agriculture — restoring soil, supporting farmers, and nourishing the next generation — to build a thriving food system from soil to school.

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Food is Medicine

The Rockefeller Foundation is investing $100 million in Food is Medicine to combat diet-related diseases, cut $1.1 trillion in healthcare costs, and drive research, programs, and partnerships for better health.

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112 Years of Driving Change

From our initial grant to the American Red Cross a century ago, The Rockefeller Foundation’s history is marked by bold initiatives, breakthroughs, and unique partnerships, driving transformative change toward a more equitable and resilient world.

Our History