Guided by our mission, informed by our founder’s vision, and with a commitment to promoting equity and inclusion, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) supports the following national grantmaking programs and special initiatives:
The mission of the Arts Program is to support artists with the creation and public performance of their work.
The mission of the Medical Research Program is to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease by strengthening and supporting clinical research.
The mission of the Environment Program is to ensure a thriving, resilient environment for wildlife and people, and foster an inclusive, effective conservation movement.
The mission of the Child Well-being Program is to promote children’s healthy development and protect them from abuse and neglect.
The mission of the Building Bridges Program is to support national efforts, working with U.S. Muslims, to increase mutual understanding and well-being among diverse populations for the benefit of building stronger, inclusive communities.
The African Health Initiative (AHI) seeks to strengthen health systems in sub-Saharan Africa by supporting large-scale partnerships that link implementation research and workforce training directly to the delivery of integrated primary healthcare.
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