Gapminder Foundation | Community Health

The Gapminder Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable global development and the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals since its inception in 2005. Founded by Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund, and the late Hans Rosling, a renowned global health expert, the foundation has made significant strides in increasing the use and understanding of statistics and other information about social, economic, and environmental development at local, national, and global levels. With its innovative approach to data visualization, Gapminder has empowered policymakers, educators, and the general public to make informed decisions and take action towards a more equitable and sustainable world. By providing free access to its statistical tools and resources, including the popular Gapminder World and Dollar Street platforms, the foundation has democratized data and fostered a culture of fact-based decision-making. As a result, Gapminder has become a trusted partner for organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and has inspired a new generation of data-driven advocates for global development. With its commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration, the Gapminder Foundation continues to play a vital role in shaping the global development agenda and promoting a more just and prosperous world for all. The foundation's work has been recognized globally, with over 10 million visitors to its website and a network of over 1,000 partners and collaborators worldwide.