Building a future
beyond nuclear fear.
We are a hub where thought leaders, innovators, campaigners, and activists convene and take action to move us closer to a world free from nuclear threats.
Ploughshares is a relentless force committed to eliminating the threat of nuclear weapons. As the largest foundation singularly focused on reducing this danger, we grow and amplify the impact of the most effective advocates and organizations in the world through critical funding and trusted field building support.
Nuclear war affects everyone. We raise much-needed awareness to the perils of nuclear weapons development, testing, and use.
NukeTalk Podcast
This current season of NukeTalk is The Nuclear Ballot: How the US Election Shapes Nuclear Policy.
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Elizabeth Warner Reflects on 13 Years at Ploughshares and the Path Ahead
After 13 transformative years at Ploughshares, Elizabeth Warner, the organization’s Executive Director, is stepping down. Warner’s tenure has been marked by pivotal achievements in the global nuclear disarmament landscape and a steadfast commitment to fostering equity and innovation within the organization. In a reflective interview, Warner shared insights into her decision, the milestones she’s most…
Nuclear Legacy
The White Sands are always warm beneath my feet and the dunes are endless. They run towards the setting sun as if they are racing to snatch it up and hold its light forever. The sun prevails in its journey though, and suddenly the sky becomes dark and the white dunes turn blue beneath the…
Dying Well, Living Fully: Emotional Transformation as Fuel for Liberation in Life and Death
In an unexpected turn of events, I’m now trained to help people die better. I’m what you call a death doula. How I got here is a story for another day. But in becoming a death doula, I’ve had to seriously reckon with the profound importance of death in life. I’ve often anguished over how…
9 countries in the world possess nuclear weapons.
Of the approximately 12,121 weapons that exist today, the United States and Russia have a combined total of 10,624, accounting for over 90 percent of the world’s nuclear arsenal.
