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:
![Performing Arts](/siteassets/funding-areas/apheromodule.jpg)
The mission of the Arts Program is to support artists with the creation and public performance of their work.
![Medical Research](/contentassets/d6f5a8571d12464d94b3878123be50b4/mrphero.jpg)
The mission of the Medical Research Program is to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease by strengthening and supporting clinical research.
![Environment](/contentassets/e9fc2627298e41cea6a31db53c43c8bd/ephero.jpg)
The mission of the Environment Program is to ensure a thriving, resilient environment for wildlife and people, and foster an inclusive, effective conservation movement.
![Smiling father holding up toddler](/siteassets/funding-areas/cwp-funding-areas.jpg)
The mission of the Child Well-being Program is to promote children’s healthy development and protect them from abuse and neglect.
![Building Bridges](/contentassets/d06f5c1bc7c24ace9837807ef0cddd0d/bbphero.jpg)
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.
![African Health Initiative](/contentassets/8d59f4e496ac45e099d565a3bfb5adb6/ahihero.jpg)
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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