Deepali Khanna leads The Rockefeller Foundation’s Asia Regional Office, advancing impact through partnerships, innovative grants, and thought leadership. A seasoned leader in global development, she has played key roles in the G20 and G7 ecosystems, including co-chairing task forces. Deepali chairs the board of Digital Green Foundation and is a frequent commentator in leading global and regional publications. A sought-after speaker at international forums, she bridges perspectives on sustainable development and strategic philanthropy. Previously, she held leadership roles at The MasterCard Foundation and Plan International, managing programs across multiple continents.
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Sep 24 2023 Perspective Bold, Urgent Proposals for Using AI in Climate Action Digital Futures Lab is working with The Rockefeller Foundation to answer questions about Artificial Intelligence’s possible role in fighting or reversing climate change.
May 31 2023 Perspective The Fight Against Climate Change: The Rockefeller Foundation’s Biggest Bet “Three months are very difficult for us. With intense heat, we feel dizzy and dehydrated. At times, we lose consciousness.” This is the story of Vijuben – a salt pan farmer in Gujarat along India’s western coast. Rising temperatures in the deserts of Little Rann of Kutch make Vijuben feel dizzy and dehydrated, forcing her […]
Mar 30 2023 Perspective 5 Things We Can All Do Better to Advance Gender Equity Every day, women are helping women advance human rights, tackle climate change, drive economic growth, secure nourishing and sustainable food, and prioritize health, all around the world. As this Women’s History Month comes to a close, we carry the inspiration of their accomplishments forward throughout the year. While we applaud women supporting women, advancing gender […]
Aug 30 2022 Perspective Women Warriors: Breaking Barriers and Bridging Equality Gaps Shashibala runs a beauty salon in Tamkuhi Raj, a small town in North India’s Uttar Pradesh. She loves her work but continuous power outages and erratic access to electricity blocked her road to financial independence. “There were times when the customer was on the chair but there was no electricity. I would use a mobile […]
May 31 2022 Grantee Impact Story Amplifying Global Change: Insights From The Rockefeller Foundation’s Asia Regional Partners Meeting The two-day first ever meeting was a reminder of why we do what we do. It was a celebration and anticipation of what we have done, and what is to come next. It is unacceptable that in a world capable of so much, there are still so many with so little hope. That is why […]