Rob Acker

Twenty years ago, AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis were the deadliest pandemics on earth. Polio and smallpox had been eradicated in relatively recent memory, and these three scourges were — we believed — next in line. World leaders, local communities, civil society, health organizations and the private sector all came together to create the Global Fund as a way to pool their … [Read more...] about How the Global Fund Continues the Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

If you’re conscious about the state of the world and curious how cross-sector partnerships can make a difference, I encourage you to look at New York City over the next two weeks. Because yesterday, the 77th UN General Assembly (UNGA) opened at the UN headquarters: the largest gathering of world leaders, and a prolific environment for truly global conversations. For a lot of … [Read more...] about UNGA 2022: Why the Global Conversation is More Important Than Ever

As we watch the news unfold in horror hoping for a path to peace, many of us are asking ourselves “How can we as individuals help?” If you’re watching social media, television, or video and wondering how you can support those affected and contribute to relief efforts, most organizations are most in need of financial donations. Here are seven trusted partners meeting critical … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Support Ukraine Now

Salesforce.org recognizes the International Day of Education, a day established by the U.N. to celebrate the role of education in peace and development. Today, and every day, I’m reminded of the incredible work done by the teachers, principals, superintendents, and so many others who have dedicated their lives to educating others. As one of our core Salesforce.org values, … [Read more...] about A More Equal World Starts in the Classroom

As 2021 draws to a close, one word comes to mind: gratitude. Yes, it has been a year of challenge and change. But at Salesforce.org, every day we work to create change in the world — to help overcome challenges and improve people’s lives everywhere. I feel very fortunate to be part of this organization. We had the opportunity to help organizations like Gavi and COVAX ship … [Read more...] about Salesforce.org CEO Rob Acker’s Year-End Reflections