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We inspire, develop, and drive leaders to solve the most critical challenges of our time, through the #McNultyPrize and other leadership initiatives.

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Know a leader driving change in their community?
Nominate them for the 2026 Healthy Communities Fellowship!

Nominations close next Monday!

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January 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Our award-winning film featured #McNultyPrize Winner Layla Zaidane and the new Future Caucus North Dakota chapter. Since filming, leaders have helped pass bipartisan legislation that will help the state work with tribes to keep Indigenous people safe.

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January 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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December 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This past year, we supported leaders through challenge, crisis, and conflict. Whether educating audiences on global stages or gathering with peers about how to sustain their efforts, we brought them to convening across the world. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more: mailchi.mp/mcnultyfound...
January 4, 2026 at 9:49 PM
At the Africa Impact Forum, leaders from across the continent came together to reflect on their journeys persevering through growing uncertainty, trauma, and conflict. The takeaway? Hard challenges can be catalytic.

Read more to uncover their insights: mcnultyfound.org/ideas/its-go...
December 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
MacKenzie Scott has made a transformative gift to The Solutions Project, strengthening their support for grassroots climate justice leaders. This gift affirms a proven model and the leadership of #McNultyPrize Laureate Gloria Walton.

Learn more: mcnultyfound.org/impact/stori...
December 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Will you help power moms who are fighting to protect our kids’ futures?
Right now, your support will be doubled thanks to a $75K match from @mcnultyfoundation.bsky.social!

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December 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In the last decade, #McNultyPrize Winner Dr. Krithi K. Karanth and Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) have facilitated $1.5 million USD in compensation to more than 14,500 families whose homes or crops were impacted by wildlife. Read the Grist article to learn more: grist.org/sponsored/wh...
December 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“When you bring people together to discuss trauma healing and mental health, that is when you rebuild and reconnect with people.” Mohamed Ali Diini and Iftin Global are changing how we brave the divide–rebuilding the social fabric in countries affected by armed conflict.
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our partners reveal how they navigate impossible choices & rise in moments of crisis: by leaning on the wisdom of fellow leaders & the community members they serve.

Today, we express gratitude to the leaders whose willingness to come together makes community-building and lasting impact possible.
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When we asked Centre for Wildlife Studies CEO Dr. Krithi K. Karanth what it means to be a leader, she said, “When many things can go wrong, how do you learn to be patient, gritty, and resilient?” It's through this approach that CWS has revolutionized conservation.
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“[Leadership] is not always about agreeing, but it’s about continuing the conversation. The best leaders are the ones who can keep the discussion going towards a better future” — Layla Zaidane, CEO of Future Caucus.
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As a pediatric intensive care physician, #McNultyCatalystFund recipient Benson Hsu knows to take the first step even when the path ahead is unclear. Through Aequitas Health, he’s preparing physician leaders to tackle health disparities & build equitable systems. Read the Q&A: https://bit.ly/3LNKIz3
Lessons in Navigating Uncertainty from a Frontline Physician
Dr. Benson Hsu believes transforming healthcare begins with a single, decisive act toward equity. His leadership is reshaping how physicians respond to crisis, uncertainty, and the communities most in...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
(1/2) We are honored to share the short films featuring this year’s McNulty Prize Winners are Silver Winners of the 5th annual @anthemawards! www.youtube.com/@mcnultyfoun...
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This week, we honor the life of John P. McNulty, who we lost two decades ago and whose legacy inspires the mission of our foundation.

Watch as friends and family reflect on John’s enduring legacy of leadership, mentorship, and purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qc9lSHm-38
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What does it take to lead in an era of global uncertainty and conflict?

Last week in New York, Zinhle Essamuah, co-anchor of @nbcnews.com Daily, led a conversation with the 2025 #McNultyPrize Winners.

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November 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"How can I ask someone to focus on financial forecasting when they're processing deep-seated trauma?" That’s the question Mohamed Ali Diini shared on the Abundant Futures / Live mainstage today. Without prioritizing healing, even the best development programs fall flat.
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
#McNultyPrize Winner Mohamed Ali Diini is revolutionizing how youth in conflict zones can heal and build a path toward prosperity. Watch the new short film “Healing from Trauma: Unlocking Somalia’s Potential”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FOQ...
Healing from Trauma: Unlocking Somalia’s Potential | Official Short Film
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November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Can people and wildlife coexist? #McNultyPrize Winner Dr. Krithi Karanth and Centre for Wildlife Studies are on a mission to “rewild” India to ensure both humans and wildlife thrive. Watch the new short film “Refusing to Choose Between Animals and People”: https://bit.ly/3LgNeO9
Refusing to Choose Between Animals and People | Official Short Film
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November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Dr. Renzo Guinto, our senior fellow, co-authored the report "Vision 2030: Climate adaptation for improved cardiovascular-renal-metabolic health outcomes," examining impact to cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases and healthcare delivery worldwide.
Climate Change Impacts On Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic Health • Aspen Global Innovators
Dr. Renzo Guinto, a 2016 New Voices and 2023 Advanced Advocacy Fellow, co-authored the report "Vision 2030: Climate adaptation for improved
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October 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
To rebuild trust in democracy that delivers, Layla Zaidane and Future Caucus are empowering young lawmakers to bridge the partisan gap in polarizing times and get things done. Watch the new short film “Working for People Over Power” https://bit.ly/4onHjW5
Working for People Over Power | Official Short Film
With political polarization at an all-time high, what would it look like if lawmakers chose voters instead of sides? Meet Layla Zaidane. She runs Future Caucus, the largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers in the US. Working with Gen Z and ...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Last month #UNGA80, #McNultyPrize Winner Mohamed Ali Diini urged leaders to confront the “Trauma Tax”—the hidden cost of unhealed trauma that limits opportunity. Through Iftin Global, he reveals healing as a strategic economic investment in human potential and resilience.
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
From local benches to a mental health revolution.

Delve into #McNultyPrize Laureate Dr. Dixon Chibanda’s new book on The Friendship Bench—a community program that provides evidence-based support through conversations on park benches.

📖 https://www.dixonchibanda.com/book-s

October 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
From proximity to making mistakes and reviewing results, members of the McNulty community shared insights on leading even in times of conflict at this year's Africa Leadership Initiative SA Impact Forum in Hermanus, South Africa.
October 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This #WorldSightDay, we’re celebrating bold leadership expanding access to vision care worldwide. 👓

VisionSpring and #McNultyPrize Laureate Jordan Kassalow has been chosen as an anchor partner in @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social's Vision Initiative.

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October 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM