Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Attending #SOCAP? We hope you will join Radha Rajkotia (Building Markets) and Barri Shorey (Conrad N. Hilton Foundation) for an important discussion on how we leverage philanthropy catalyze lending to the underserved. This delegate-led discussion takes place on October 29th from 10:45 - 12:00 PDT. Each year, SOCAP Global convenes the impact community with a clear intention: to facilitate impact across silos, geographies, approaches, and philosophies and to accelerate the development of meaningful, critical relationships. Join us!

A groundbreaking report by Africa No Filter reveals that negative media stereotypes about Africa are costing the continent billions. This first-of-its-kind study quantifies the financial impact of media bias, showing how skewed perspectives lead to inaccurate credit ratings and financial penalties. The efforts by Africa No Filter to shift these harmful narratives and showcase the full spectrum of life in Africa are crucial for global and economic inclusion. https://lnkd.in/eVcJeFZD

Welcome to the all-new Hilton Foundation website. Learn more about our mission and focus areas at https://lnkd.in/e-Ec2qxk

Huge congratulations to all our partners who made the Child Care for All Initiative a reality! Last week, the L.A. County Commission awarded its Top Ten Award to the LA County Department of Public Health’s Office for the Advancement of Early Care and Education (OAECE) and our Early Childhood Development - U.S. initiative. This recognition celebrates their outstanding efforts to break down barriers to child care access for L.A. County residents. Thanks to this initiative, an additional 520 infants and toddlers are now enrolled in early care and educational programs in L.A. County.

As the homelessness crisis grows, so does the need for understanding. The new Homeland podcast shines a light on the issue by revealing the humanity behind the statistics. The podcast, which features many of our Los Angeles partners, aims to bring you closer to the real stories of those working to end homelessness and those who have experienced housing insecurity firsthand. Our CEO and President Peter Laugharn appears in Episode 5, available today across all major podcast platforms: https://ourhomeland.us/

Join Barri Shorey, Senior Program Officer of our Refugees initiative, as she moderates a dynamic panel on inclusive finance during Financial Inclusion Week. The virtual panel begins October 16 at 9:00 a.m. PT. “From Crisis to Opportunity: The Power and Potential of Refugee Lens Investing” will explore innovative approaches to quality funding in the humanitarian and development sectors by investing in refugee businesses and entrepreneurs. Panelists will breakdown the benefits of blended finance, emphasizing business development and profitability. Don’t miss out! Join Carolina Duran, Wanji Ng'ang'a, Lev Plaves and the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) for #FIW24. Make an account to register for more virtual events: https://lnkd.in/gyGjrX7N

Over 90% of the world’s Indigenous languages are critically endangered. Michael Running Wolf’s initiative, First Languages AI Reality, is empowering Indigenous communities to revitalize their languages using cutting-edge AI technology.   At last week’s Hilton Humanitarian Symposium, Michael spoke on "The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity" panel to underscore the urgency of preserving these languages on the brink of extinction. He emphasized that saving Indigenous languages is crucial not only for the preservation of cultural heritage but also for the health of our planet. Discover how Michael leverages AI to safeguard Indigenous languages by watching the full session: https://lnkd.in/g_X6rmMN #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HiltonPrize

Yesterday, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, in collaboration with SoCal Grantmakers, hosted the Homelessness Initiative Partners’ Convening, which welcomed 81 organizations from across the region. We honored the service providers, advocates, and civic leaders working tirelessly to prevent and solve homelessness in LA.   Homelessness remains a top issue for Angelenos, and this gathering demonstrated the remarkable dedication of our grantee and funder partners to achieving lasting change. As a foundation, we also reaffirmed our commitment to supporting housing-centered services and prevention efforts, and provided a brief update on our grantmaking strategy.   Los Angeles knows how to do big things. Working together, we can solve homelessness. This crisis has been decades in the making and it will take all of us – in a whole-of-region effort – to get the job done. That’s why we are so grateful to our community partners and proud to celebrate their vital contributions to our LA communities. Thank you, one and all!  

Leonardo DiCaprio took the stage at the Hilton Humanitarian Prize Ceremony to honor his friends at Amazon Frontlines with the 2024 #HiltonPrize. Since 2011, Co-Founders Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson have tirelessly worked to protect the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth and home to many Indigenous nations. DiCaprio praised the team at Amazon Frontlines for the well-deserved recognition, emphasizing the vital need to protect this crucial ecosystem and secure the future of our planet.

Amazon Frontlines officially accepted the 2024 Hilton Humanitarian Prize at this year's Hilton Humanitarian Symposium and Prize Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA. Amazon Frontlines’ remarkable model supports Indigenous people in defending their rights to land and their way of life, preserving biodiversity in the Amazon, and protecting the environment.   “The work of Amazon Frontlines demonstrates the critical role that Indigenous communities have in developing policies to protect the environment,” said Peter Laugharn, president and CEO of the Hilton Foundation. “Indigenous people are underrepresented in decision-making spaces locally, nationally and globally. Amazon Frontlines aims to change this.”   As the 2024 #HiltonPrize recipient, Amazon Frontline joins an inspiring community of #HiltonPrize Laureates, and we are so thrilled to welcome this incredible organization into this growing network of humanitarian actors.