Dear Friends,

I hope that you and your loved ones are doing as well as possible in these turbulent times. For the Aspen Institute, the COVID-19 crisis has been profoundly disruptive, but we’re working hard to make a difference, for today and tomorrow.

I’m proud of the way the Institute has pivoted to respond to the urgent needs of the moment. We face new challenges protecting public health, reconstructing our economy, and pulling communities together before the ideological divides rip us apart. I’m writing today to share information about some of the questions we’re posing, the actions we’re taking, and the changemakers we’re supporting. Join us.

ASPEN IDEAS NOW

We’ve launched a new digital channel of Aspen Institute content called Aspen Ideas Now. Here, you can access interviews with leaders and changemakers, podcasts on urgent topics, and webinars providing actionable insights.Explore Aspen Ideas Now and sign up to receive weekly updates.

DIGITAL EVENTS

We’ve pivoted to offer a range of convenings and events online. On themes like family needs, financial health, and mental wellness, we’re bringing together experts and practitioners whose work is essential. Learn more and join in.

ACTION AND IMPACT

The Aspen Institute’s people, programs, and networks are developing solutions to the health crisis, promoting economic inclusion, engaging young people, re-weaving community, and more.Learn more about our impacts during this pandemic.

IN THE MEDIA

An array of leaders across the Aspen Institute are sharing solutions and calling for change.Read and listen to what they have to say.

Thank you for all for the ways you team up with the Aspen Institute to help create a world in which we all want to live. In the weeks to come, during this defining global challenge, we look forward to hearing your ideas and sharing more of our work with you.

All the best,

Dan Porterfield

President and CEO

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