Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Sam's story is a powerful reminder: every young person deserves the chance to be plugged into resources, supportive networks and opportunities to shine. Sam, a young mom in Mexico City, dreamt of a career that could ignite her passion. The The Global Opportunity Youth Network connected her with Gastromotiva's culinary job training program. Now a professional cook, Sam's not just thriving, she's already been promoted to restaurant manager! Beyond #YouthSkillsDay, let's invest in the potential of young people. Learn more about our Opportunity Youth initiative's work in Mexico City: https://lnkd.in/gjtM4BqP

"Communities are not beneficiaries, but co-investors." Moses Isooba, executive director of the Uganda National NGO Forum, outlines how words are critical to igniting systems change. To advance locally-led development, we need language that acknowledges community expertise. Read his full interview in the Devex series #RootsofChange on #locallyled development: https://lnkd.in/gsg_BwGT

Members of the Hilton Foundation board of directors traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, to meet and learn from our Equity Fund partners. They shared stories and deepened our understanding to address inequity in communities facing historic and systemic challenges. Sister Joyce Meyer, a member of our board and a champion for Catholic sisters everywhere, reflected on the powerful lessons learned in a Global Sisters Report blog: https://lnkd.in/gj3QTmZ4

WeAreCohere just released an essential guide for International NGOs, U.N. actors and donors supporting #refugees. The guide explores five interconnected pathways crucial for achieving Meaningful Refugee Participation. Our Refugees initiative contributed their insights on STEP 4: direct, high-quality and equitable funding for refugee-led organizations: https://lnkd.in/durDRHks   This report is a companion to a five-part virtual Interactive Workshop Series, providing actionable pathways from refugee leaders and experts to help refugee response organizations improve their practices. The series features ANA MARIA DIEZ, President of Coalition for Venezuela, who highlights the value of refugee leadership: "it is the right thing and the most practical way to achieve good results in less time, since there is nothing to supplant lived experience"

The Norwegian Refugee Council remains a lifeline in the world's most pressing humanitarian crises. The 2022 #HiltonPrize Laureate leveraged the Prize to launch their Innovation Fund, which empowers over 15,000 humanitarian workers—the backbone of NRC's work—who bring hope and safety to millions forced to flee their homes.

When we empower refugees to contribute their skills and talents, we strengthen economies and build vibrant, inclusive societies. Meet our global partners working to foster refugee inclusion in their host communities, giving refugee and migrant families the opportunities to rebuild their lives.  RELON UGANDA, Refugees SEAT, El Barómetro, FUDELA - Ecuador

UNICEF's Global #ParentingMonth reminds us to care for our parents. When parents are well, their children have more opportunities to learn, play and grow. Investing in Children and their Societies (ICS SP) ensures that young mothers and fathers in Kenya have the support and community to provide nurturing care for their children and care for their own well-being. Beatrice Ogutu, director at ICS SP, Africa, shares more about the success of their Gender Transformative Parenting Program in a guest blog: https://lnkd.in/gCQRJZ3k

Today, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released the results of the 2024 Point-in-Time Count — and they are promising. Here’s what we know: After years of steady increases in these Counts, the number of unhoused Angelenos is down 2.2% in the City of Los Angeles and down 0.2% across the County. If we go deeper, the number of people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County without shelter is down more than 5%, and the number of those with access to shelter is up more than 12%. These Point-in-Time Counts are vital in helping us understand our impact on the region, and it’s clear those involved are making important progress to turn the tide on the homelessness crisis.   While these numbers are promising, we still have a long way to go. Addressing the County’s historic homelessness and housing affordability crisis requires sustained and coordinated action. That’s why I’m so proud that earlier this week, I sat down with California Community Foundation President and CEO Miguel A. Santana and experts from across sectors for the inaugural meeting of the new Los Angeles County Leadership Table.   This governance body was just launched to increase coordination across the County’s approach to homelessness and provide a needed layer of accountability and oversight to help ensure more meaningful results are achieved in the years ahead. The Leadership Table will also play an important role in the implementation of the “Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now” ballot measure, should it pass this November.   In light of the Supreme Court decision upholding a law aimed at banning homeless residents from sleeping outdoors, I remain optimistic that LA's city and county leaders will continue to build on the progress made. Making homelessness illegal does not solve homelessness. It is far more effective, and efficient, to address the root causes and provide services that get people off the street and into permanent housing. I am honored to contribute to developing a unified action plan to accelerate progress in solving this problem. The Hilton Foundation remains steadfast in our belief that homelessness in LA can — and must — be rare, brief, and one-time. I’m excited to work with all of you to make this a reality. https://lnkd.in/gzCDkqrj

United, we create a future that's equal and shines bright for all. We’re proud to partner with the Los Angeles LGBT Center in its mission to help the LGBTQ+ community, specifically assisting young people to build meaningful career pathways.   In 2021, our Opportunity Youth initiative helped the LA LGBT Center launch its Youth Employment Pilot program, and this month, they saw the official Youth Workforce Development Program in action, connecting young people to exciting and dignified work. Today, the LGBT Center serves more people in the LGBTQ+ community than any other organization in the world. During #PrideMonth and beyond, let’s join with orgs like Los Angeles LGBT Center and support their mission to create an equitable and inclusive future for all.

We are excited to announce the launch of a new Leadership Table focused on building one unified plan of action for addressing and preventing homelessness in Los Angeles County. Our CEO, Peter Laugharn, is teaming up with Miguel A. Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, and partnering with a diverse group of leaders across business, government, nonprofit sectors, and individuals with lived expertise to help accelerate progress and ensure that all Angelenos have a safe, dignified place to call home. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gX-8Fw_r