Forbes: About Half Needing Cataract Surgery Lack Access. How This Is Changing
May 3, 2026
Over 94 million people around the world currently have cataracts, according to the World Health Organization. But for about half of those who need cataract surgery to stave off blindness, it has been unclear where they are going to get such a sight-saving procedure, according to a study recently published in the Lancet Global Health. Fortunately, efforts like Bloomberg Philanthropies’ global Vision Initiative have been eying this big, big problem.
Read moreForbes: Over A Million Road Crash Deaths Annually Prompt $350 Million Investment
April 28, 2026
Specific examples of policies passed have ranged from Colombia and Uganda reducing speed limits to Uganda lowering the legal blood alcohol concentrations to Ethiopia mandating seat-belt use to Viet Nam in 2024 passing two laws that helped establish a legal foundation for enforcing road traffic rules and safety.
Read moreLA Downtown News: Bloomberg Arts Internship program expands to LA County
April 20, 2026
While the Bloomberg Arts Internship takes place within the walls of cultural organizations, the program fosters essential workplace skills for any career sector, such as communication, problem-solving, team-building, and civic engagement. Additionally, the curriculum includes mental health awareness and support.
Read moreThe Associated Press: Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge winners use AI and resident input to improve city services
February 24, 2026
The twenty-four winners range from Boise, Idaho, where they are using geothermal energy to lower residents’ heating bills, to Beira, Mozambique, where they are relocating fishermen and their families from flood-prone coastal homes to safer inland houses.
Read moreThe Financial Times: Michael Bloomberg tops up climate spending to beyond $3bn
January 27, 2026
Billionaire behind eponymous financial data terminals becomes more influential in funding as others retreat
Read moreDevex: Polio eradication secures nearly $2B in pledges at Abu Dhabi summit
December 8, 2025
The pledges include both new and previously announced funding, and are expected to reduce the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s funding gap from $1.7 billion to about $440 million.
Read moreForbes: Billionaire Michael Bloomberg Is Creating A Charter School-To-HBCU Pipeline For Black Students
December 4, 2025
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the education nonprofit City Fund announced a $20 million initiative to fund two public schools in Alabama, one at Stillman College and one at Tuskegee University, that will create direct pipelines into HBCUs and promote career success.
Read moreSmart Cities World: How cities are turning public art into a civic solution
November 17, 2025
Eight US cities are showcasing public art projects designed to bring their communities together as part of Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge.
Read moreAFP: Bloomberg Invests $100 Million In Reducing Methane Leaks
November 6, 2025
Bloomberg Philanthropies has been supporting satellite operations that monitor for methane leaks from oil, gas and coal operations, and partnering with organizations like Carbon Mapper that publicize these leaks and alert those responsible so they can take action.
Read moreThe Wall Street Journal: To Find Workers, Hospitals Are Training Teenagers
October 12, 2025
Health systems are joining with local high schools to create employee pipelines.
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