Ploughshares

What We Do For over four decades, Ploughshares has supported the most effective advocates and organizations in the world to reduce and eventually eliminate the danger posed by nuclear weapons. Ploughshares has a unique, time-tested approach to grantmaking. It has been crafted and refined over the last four decades and we believe Ploughshares has been the most effective organization dedicated to the eventual eradication of nuclear weapons. We act as the hub of a diverse set of thought leaders, innovators, and campaigners. Through our grant-making, we facilitate advocacy efforts to maximize the collective impact of our grantees’ work to avert and eventually eliminate nuclear threats. Our team brings widespread attention to the nuclear threat, while also providing seed funding and support to explore strategies by our well-vetted grantees, allowing innovative ideas and initiatives to take root, grow, and thrive. While our grantees and partners have made significant progress in reducing risk and nuclear stockpiles over the last four decades, the threat of nuclear war remains very real. The clearest example being Russia’s unprompted war against Ukraine and frightening threats and ability of Russian President Vladmir Putin to use nuclear weapons. Together, we make a difference Only together can we rid the planet of nuclear threats. We can’t do it alone. Our supporters have been indispensable partners over the past 40 years. And as a public foundation, we’re accountable for every dollar spent in this effort. So please join us in making sure we are all safe from nuclear weapons today, tomorrow and for generations to come.