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Minister of Health Chen Zhu Attends “Dreaming the Future of Health for the Next 100 Years” Summit

Minister of Health Chen Zhu Attends “Dreaming the Future of Health for the Next 100 Years” Summit

January 30, 2013 | Source: Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China

China's Minister of Health Chen Zhu attended "Dreaming the Future of Health for the Next 100 Years" at the Great Hall of the People. The event, part of the Rockefeller Foundation's Centennial Initiative, was hosted in conjunction with Peking Union Medical College. At the opening ceremony, Minister Chen Zhu briefly reviewed the history of collaboration between Peking Union Medical College and the Rockefeller Foundation, acknowledged its contribution to China’s health and medical care and thanked the Foundation for its help and support of China. read more

Global Health Summit Launched in Beijing

January 27, 2013 | Source: People's Daily

The Rockefeller Foundation's Global Health Summit "Dreaming the Future of Health for the Next 100 Years," hosted in conjunction with the Peking Union Medical College, took place in Beijing, China on January 26-27. The convening gathered over a hundred eminent global health experts, government officials, scientists and technologists to share their understandings of and ideas for addressing global health challenges. read more

Ratan Tata Looks Back

July 17, 2012 | Source: Fortune

Ratan Tata was the recipient of The Rockefeller Foundation's Lifetime Acheivement Award, presented at the Foundation's second annual Innovation Forum. Upon receiving the award, Mr. Tata sat down with Rockefeller Foundation President, Dr. Judith Rodin, and reflected on his personal life, career and philanthropy. read more

Bringing Youth Back To The Land By Making Farming Cool

July 13, 2012 | Source: Fast Company

According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, the world needs to open up 6 million hectares of land every year for the next 30 years if it is to meet expected food demand. And Africa holds 60% of the available land. Agriculture is also key to Africa’s development prospects, already accounting for 40% of GDP output. But here’s the thing: the average age of an African farmer is 60, and counting. The continent is in danger of failing to meet its agricultural potential, if it doesn’t get younger people involved. With this, and other challenges, in mind, the Rockefeller Foundation recently organized a contest to find the best ideas to bring young people back to the land. "We’ve got to attract more people, particularly small shareholders into farming," says Michael Myers, director of the foundation’s Centennial Initiative, which it is organizing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. read more

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