The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

We are thrilled to share our new visual identity that emphasizes the interconnectedness of our approach to achieving a just and equitable world where people and nature flourish! Our new logomark draws inspirations from the concept of a ‘weave,’ a metaphor for interconnected ideas and collaborative efforts, and weaves together the shapes and hues found in our natural surroundings— sagebrush green evokes the abundant earth, marigold reflects the coastal valley hills, and poppy orange pays homage to the California sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. “Our new aesthetic remains true to the 60-year legacy of the Foundation and illustrates our belief in the power and potential of people coming together to weave creative solutions to complex problems.” - Julie Packard, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Learn more about our process and inspiration. ⬇️

Island Conservation scientists just returned from Pajaro Uno Island, Chile and we are thrilled to report that, for the first time in DECADES, Peruvian Diving-petrels are once again breeding on island. This is the direct result of Island Conservation’s work holistically restoring the island by removing invasive predators and using seabird recordings to attract the birds back – something that took less than three years to implement. By creating safe habitats for these threatened seabirds, we are promoting the recovery of the entire island-ocean ecosystem. Read more about our successful project on Pajaro Uno Island here: https://lnkd.in/es89QY6f #PajarosUnoIsland #chile #islandconservation #conservation #naturephotography

Then ➡️ now In 2015, the Foundation made a $12 million grant to #FreeThePill to support the effort to make birth control available over the counter in the United States. This year, Opill became available to purchase without a prescription online and in stores across the country, expanding access to contraception! #Packard60 Ibis Reproductive Health

Check out this Q&A with our U.S. Reproductive Health Director Elizabeth Arndorfer! She discusses the strategy behind our U.S Reproductive Health initiative, our grantmaking Louisiana and Mississippi, and her advice for funders looking to get involved in reproductive health care. Learn more ⬇

Check out this new research from MBARI and discover answers to critical questions about the stability of the seafloor to guide the development of offshore wind energy in California. ⬇

Our grantee Northern Chumash Tribal Council has proposed the first Tribal-nominated national marine sanctuary. This proposal provides an exceptional opportunity to elevate Indigenous perspectives and cultural values in ocean conservation to address the global biodiversity crisis and accelerate nature-based climate solutions. Learn more about this critical project ⬇️

Then ➡️ now In 2002, the Foundation participated in a landmark public-private partnership with the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and others to purchase 16,500 acres of salt ponds along the San Francisco Bay shore and Napa River to turn them into wetlands and tidal marshes. Today, this critical restoration work continues. In December of 2023 our grantees at Save The Bay partnered with The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to create a new tidal marsh in the San Francisco Bay. #Packard60

Because we want to make an Aquarium visit accessible to everyone, we're proud to announce that we're joining the #MuseumsForAll program starting May 27. Anyone enrolled in federal food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – known as CalFresh in California – can receive complimentary entry for up to four people with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. https://lnkd.in/gqfCUVj4 Institute of Museum and Library Services #visitation #museums #AffordableAccess #SNAP #CalFresh

🌍 This week, the next generation of climate scientists from the Global South are meeting with climate experts from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries is hosting a workshop for 47 scientists from 36 countries and 15 IPCC experts in Trieste, Italy. This gathering aims to provide scientists from countries most impacted by climate change with the tools to influence international priorities and minimize its impact on their nations, cultivating a dynamic scientific community in the Global South. Learn more ⬇️

🎉 Join us in welcoming Mouna Ben Garga as our new Civil Society and Leadership Program Officer! “Civil society prospers when collective voices are amplified, strategies are inclusive, and approaches are innovative. My goal is to nurture these qualities to strengthen our communities' resilience and progress, and I am honored to join the Packard Foundation to continue this journey." Read the full announcement ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d3NihzTW