Our mission is to
foster a transformation
from a world of domination and exploitation
to one of collaboration and partnership.
We start with one of the most powerful and untapped forces on the planet: girls. Working systemically, we invest in the world's largest under-valued asset by Empowering Adolescent Girls. Their lives will determine our future.
And if we do not address Ending Violence Against Girls and Women, partnership and collaboration simply cannot happen.
In addressing violence and promoting collaboration, we invest in Advancing Social and Emotional Learning to support girls and boys with skills that help them work well together for success in academics and in life.
We further invest to strengthen relationships in communities by Promoting Local Living Economies. We seek to inspire people to re-imagine a world where we live in balance with one another and the ecosystems that sustain us.
NEWS AND UPDATES
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NoVo launches new website!
NoVo is delighted to announce the launch of our new website! Rebuilt from the ground up by Serendipity Creative, the…
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Warren Buffett gives NoVo “reverse birthday gift”
Warren Buffett celebrated his 82nd birthday today by doubling what remains of his original pledge of stock to each of…
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Leveraging Momentum in the Movement to End Violence Against Girls and Women
When girls are empowered, they can transform communities and the world. But for too many girls, domestic and sexual violence…
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Only Independent Watchdog of U.S. Philanthropy to Honor America’s Most Effective Grantmakers in Inaugural Awards
2013 winners include NoVo Foundation, Woods Fund of Chicago, California Community Foundation, and Levi Strauss Foundation Chicago, IL (3/26/13) –…
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National Business Alliance Names 2013 BALLE Local Economy Fellows
BALLE’s unique approach to economic development offers local solutions Bellingham, Washington – BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) today…
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NoVo Grant Will Fight Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
The Center for WorkLife Law (WLL) at UC Hastings College of the Law has received a $30,000 grant from the…
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Warren Buffett is bullish … on women
In an exclusive essay the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO explains why women are key to America’s prosperity. In the flood…
STORIES AND PROFILES
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Advancing Social and Emotional LearningA Year at Mission Hill – Chapter 1: Why We’re Here
