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Wishing Archbishop Desmond Tutu a happy 90th birthday today. The @skollfoundation and I are grateful for his courageous leadership in establishing a culture of peace and interconnectedness through @desmondtutupf and The Elders.

Congratulations to Maria Ressa, Rappler cofounder, for receiving the 2021 The Nobel Prize for Peace. This year at the Skoll Foundation #SkollWF, Maria spoke of the fight for truth, facts & independent media in order to protect our communities: bit.ly/3aldqRR

The @skollfoundation is continues its commitment to advancing climate solutions by joining a global coalition of funders supporting the Global Methane Pledge. Learn how our network is amplifying solutions to reduce methane emissions: skoll.org/2021/10/11/sko…

I’m saddened by the loss of friend and colleague Diane Weyermann. Diane leaves an amazing legacy and impact from her work at @participant and The Sundance Institute and her belief that a good story, well told, can change the world. participant.com/2021/10/diane-…

I am saddened by the news of the passing of Archbishop Desmond #Tutu. Arch was a happy warrior who fought against injustice in all forms and will be sorely missed. He would encourage us to keep his light shining by committing to joyously fighting for a fairer & more just society.

I'm pleased to announce Alice Rhee as our Chief Communications and Partnerships Officer. Bringing her journalism, philanthropy, partnerships, and social impact storytelling skills to this new role is exciting and will benefit our community of social innovators.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Partners In Health cofounder Dr. Paul Farmer. Paul was a tireless advocate and teacher in global health who made equal access to health care his life’s mission. His legacy endures through the life-saving work of Partners in Health. npr.org/sections/goats…

The devastation in Ukraine has revealed a new era of immense global uncertainty. The role of social innovators in shaping our shared future is more essential than ever. Our Skoll Foundation 2021 Annual Letter highlights these inspiring bridge builders: skoll.wf/3IiyqY4

I am deeply saddened today by the loss of my friend and former boss @Madeleine: skoll.wf/3ug8OWI While she was small in stature, she stood on the world stage as a colossus for the dignity of all people. skoll.wf/36GFf8K

Congratulations to my colleague Lindsey Spindle on her appointment as President of the Samueli Family Philanthropies. I look forward to continuing to work with her as a member of the Skoll Foundation Board of Directors, as well as in her new role: samueli.org/new-president-…

While my dear friend, former boss, and mentor, Secretary Madeline Albright is no longer with us, I find tremendous inspiration from her posthumous op-ed that appeared in the Washington Post: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…

So thrilled to welcome @commonfutureco Financing Alliance for Health MapBiomas NDN Collective Noora Health NOSSAS to our #SkollAwardee community! Facing global challenges, these social innovators have never had a bigger role to play & have never needed more support skoll.org/2022awards

I’m thrilled to announce that my former colleague and good friend Jude O'Reilley will be the new CEO of VolunteerMatch, powered by Idealist. Best wishes to you, Jude, in your new role! We miss you at the Skoll Foundation.

We are hiring here Skoll Foundation - Please share widely and interested leaders please apply! skoll.org/job/sr-directo…

Congratulations to my friend and former colleague Desirée Cormier Smith on being appointed Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice at the Department of State. This is a tremendous milestone for our country and for the world. state.gov/appointment-of…

.Skoll Foundation partner @RippleworksOrg wrote a piece to raise awareness of social ventures' challenges when funding talent development. See how they look to challenge the status quo with a new program offering targeted grants for employee development. skoll.wf/3Hd11AT

I'm happy to announce that Gayle Smith & Dr. Shashi Buluswar have joined our Board. Gayle is a leading expert on international development & health security. Shashi is a scientist & #socent with expertise in energy, food & water security, & global health. skoll.wf/3Pd9iaj

All of us at the Skoll Foundation are devasted by the loss of our treasured friend & brilliant colleague Jess Search. She brought laughter, joy & deep insights to everyone she touched. Jess will inspire us forever. This brief video reminds us of all she brought to Skoll.

#SkollGrantee | On #climateaction, “There can be no global solutions without African leadership & innovation,” writes @OneCampaign’s Bono & Lawrence H. Summers. “The #climatecrisis unaddressed will become development in reverse.” Read more via Washington Post Opinions. skoll.wf/44XmkPd

There are so many good people doing good things—which is why the Skoll Foundation invests in, champions, & connects social innovators who are already changing their communities. Hear more from our founder @Jeffskoll in the @GatesFoundation's Annual Letter: skoll.wf/3SxMAgb