Posts By: Andrus Family Fund
The Value of Lived Experience: Meet AFF Board Member Lucero Noyola
We recently sat down with new AFF board member Lucero Noyola (she/her) to talk about her background, her vision for the fund and … Read More >
Legacy Evolved: Meet AFF Board Member Tyler Pakradooni
We recently got the chance to speak with new board member Tyler Pakradooni (he/him). Our conversation ranged from his personal roots in philanthropy … Read More >
Organizing for Abolition. Envisioning Liberation. with National Center for Youth Law and upEND Movement
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Imagining the Future with Program Officer Lincoln Mondy
AFF is excited to introduce Lincoln Mondy (he/him), our new Program Officer! We sat down with him to chat about his past work, … Read More >
Lincoln Mondy Appointed Program Officer of the Andrus Family Fund
New York, September 7, 2023— The Andrus Family Fund (AFF), a program of the Surdna Foundation, today announced the appointment of Lincoln Mondy … Read More >
Organizing for Abolition. Envisioning Liberation.
AFF is launching a new video and podcast series that centers youth in the movement to abolish harmful systems and who are envisioning … Read More >
Mishi Faruqee appointed Director of the Andrus Family Fund
NEW YORK, October 25, 2022—The Andrus Family Fund (AFF), a fund of the Surdna Foundation, today announced Mishi Faruqee as its new director. … Read More >
Movement Partner Spotlight: Juvenile Law Center
Juvenile Law Center explains why it’s important to take the lead from young people as they advocate for alternatives to incarceration that create … Read More >
Movement Partner Spotlight: PolicyLink
Anand Subramanian of PolicyLink explains what abolition is (and isn’t), the importance of visioning and centering young people in the movement.
Movement Partner Spotlight: Communities United
Meyiya Coleman of Communities United speaks to us about the power of youth organizing and how it led to major reforms for police … Read More >