Equity and overall wellbeing are not generally part of how we talk about health, and are not emphasized in our data collection. This has to change in order to truly move the needle on health equity ...

The inspired vision of our founder, Robert Wood Johnson II, was to improve health and healthcare in America, especially for those most in need. Energized by our legacy of tackling challenging issues, ...

When people who face inequities participate in the research process, they create solutions that drive lasting change. Learn how RWJF is supporting this work—and apply for a funding opportunity.

We need to talk about race. The story of our nation is one of justice and freedom, but the unspoken truth is too many people are shut out of equal opportunities because of the color of their skin.

RWJF funded nine national membership organizations, representing varied sectors, to administer the awards program over seven years (2016–2022). Each organization independently nominated individuals ...

Research is stronger, more accurate, actionable, and equitable if diverse groups of researchers who encompass varied perspectives and lived experiences are designing and conducting it. Yet, structural ...

The equitable future we all deserve won’t simply arrive—we must create it together. We work with scientists, anthropologists, engineers, artists, and other creative thinkers across the nation to ...

Interested in learning more about the RWJF team? Use our directory to meet the people behind the work. Interested in joining a purpose-led organization tackling some of the most challenging health ...

In 2021, 10 pairs of friends, family, and loved ones across the United States met to record conversations about how their health and the health of their communities are being impacted by climate ...

Traumatic childhood events such as abuse, neglect, and witnessing experiences like crime, parental conflict, mental illness, and substance abuse can result in long-term negative effects on learning, ...

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RWJF believes we can achieve health equity—faster and together—if we ground our work in the following principles: Are you an RWJF grantee (past or present)? Are ...