We have the experience and ability to make real change now.
Ploughshares Fund supports a global network of experts and advocates who are now poised to realize the vision of a nuclear weapon-free world. We leverage the impact of those funds with our own advocacy, with our ability to raise the profile and visibility of key issues, and by convening and engaging with organizations and leaders in the field.
We are the largest grantmaking foundation in the U.S. whose exclusive mission is peace and security funding. In past the 27 years, we have given over $60 million to the individuals and organizations whose efforts have the greatest impact.
Through our grants and advocacy we have:
- Convened the first-ever U.S.-Russian joint threat assessment of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile potential. Our analysis informed the decision by the Obama Administration to cancel plans for missile defenses in Europe that did not work and did not address real threats.
- Saved a billion dollars from the 2009 economic stimulus package by supporting a coalition of groups that lobbied against including nuclear weapons in the bill.
- Jumpstarted U.S.-Russia nuclear negotiations by convening leaders and experts to generate concrete proposals for an improved partnership.
- Demonstrated definitively that a nuclear test ban could be verified, clearing the way for ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
- Supported successful advocacy to prevent the development of a new generation of nuclear weapons.
- Established innovative diplomacy with at-risk states to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
- Ensured the success of international treaties to outlaw chemical weapons and landmines.
Ploughshares Fund plays a unique leadership role by:
- Identifying and supporting organizations and individuals with capacity to reach ambitious goals
- Funding individuals and organizations around the world that are dedicated to ridding the world of nuclear weapons and building sustainable security
- Strengthening the capacity of people, groups and institutions
- Convening experts, policymakers, funders and citizens who are working together to change policy
- Advocating for legislation aimed at building a safer world
- Leveraging expertise to help shape strategies moving forward
- Connecting initiatives for maximum impact
