Ideas
Arts & Culture
How can media and entertainment address social polarization?
Arts & Culture
What does abundant creativity require?
Arts & Culture
What creative possibilities will emerging technology unlock?
Nature
Why is this a new era for forests?
Nature
Why is Indigenous leadership vital for a thriving U.S. conservation movement?
Health & Well-being
How can we more rigorously consider race in clinical equations so that these algorithms no longer contribute to racial health disparities?
Health & Well-being
What factors contribute to good health for all?
Health & Well-being
How can we reimagine the child welfare system to put the needs of kids and families first?
Projects
Artists Make Technology
Structured around three core pillars, Artists Make Technology aims to create pathways to center performing artists in technological innovation by providing support, resources and collaboration opportunities.
“IINNIIWA: The Blackfeet Buffalo Story”
After nearly 150 years, buffalo returned to Blackfeet land in a historic homecoming made possible by the Blackfeet Buffalo Program and Indigenous Led—captured in a short film featuring Yo-Yo Ma.
Singing in Solidarity
On May Day 2025, a participatory choral performance led by Troy Anthony and the Fire Ensemble rallies support for artists and the power of the performing arts.
STEMM Opportunity Alliance
Ensuring that any American, no matter their background or location, has the access and opportunity to enter and thrive in the STEMM economy.
Encoding Equity in Clinical Research & Practice
This alliance, led by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, is driving change and raising awareness about race in clinical algorithms.
Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge
Led by Native Americans in Philanthropy, the Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge and Funding Collaborative is rallying philanthropic capital to support Indigenous leaders in conserving their lands, waters and lifeways.
9th American Forest Congress
An unprecedented convening of forest supporters and advocates gather in Washington, D.C., to create a new plan for climate-smart conservation and forest stewardship.
Rx Kids
To support research to evaluate the impact of material support on child well-being outcomes, through the Rx Kids pilot for newborns in Flint, Michigan.
Events
News
Beyond “Art + Technology”
Jan 22, 2026
The Guardian
Cloth Wraps Treated With ‘Dirt Cheap’ Insecticide Cut Malaria Cases in Babies
Jan 16, 2026
Announcing a Multi-foundation $6.5M Commitment to Ensure Performing Artists are at the Center of Technology Innovation
Jan 07, 2026
Doris Duke Foundation Appoints Zaki Barzinji as Director of the Building Bridges Program, Ushering in a New Era of Storytelling
Jan 05, 2026
National Arts Policy Alliance
Pay, Protections and Power: Improving Job Quality Among Independent and Creative Workers
Dec 12, 2025
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kelly Clarkson Is Moved By Yurok Tribe's Fight To Save Klamath River
Nov 20, 2025
The Daily Show
Sean Sherman - “Turtle Island” & Fighting Native American Erasure with Food
Nov 20, 2025
Dance Magazine
How Recent Innovations in AI-assisted Motion-capture Technology Might Impact Dance Artists
Nov 17, 2025
Reports and papers
What 15 Years of Research in Africa Reveals About Resilient and Responsive Health Systems
Jun 06, 2025
Natural climate solutions for the United States
Oct 31, 2022
Blood Advances
Investing in Operational Research Capacity Building for Front-Line Health Workers Strengthens Countries’ Resilience to Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dec 17, 2020
