Wealth Inequality Initiative

A collaborative approach to addressing the complex issue of wealth inequality  

by Julius Baer Foundation

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Why Studying Elites Matters for Understanding Inequality

A conversation with Dr Thierry Rossier

Wealth In Equality Session at the Klosters Forum

Wealth in Equality: An Embodied Experiment

The Power of a Big Sister: Yvonne's Journey of Giving Back

From being mentored to becoming a mentor — discover how Yvonne transformed her own future through education and now returns as a Learner Guide, helping girls navigate the challenges she once faced herself. 

The Power of a Big Sister: Yvonne's Journey of Giving Back

From being mentored to becoming a mentor — discover how Yvonne transformed her own future through education and now returns as a Learner Guide, helping girls navigate the challenges she once faced herself. 

Article
5 min

More than Medicine: One Woman’s Mission to Transform Rural Health 

Meet Dr. Diana Laura León Hernández, whose clinic is bridging gaps in access to diagnostics — one scan at a time.

More than Medicine: One Woman’s Mission to Transform Rural Health 

In the town of Atlixco, Puebla, Dr. Diana Laura León Hernández is turning her lifelong dream into a lifeline for her community. 

Article
5 min

Beyond the Photograph: Seeing Inequality, Imagining Change

Unequal Scenes: A Conversation with Johnny Miller

About wealth inequality

Wealth inequality is a complex issue, driven by interconnected factors that reinforce one another. Limited access to quality education, inadequate healthcare, and poor housing can restrict people's opportunities and perpetuate disadvantage. This, in turn, affects not only individuals but also society as a whole, hindering our ability to achieve sustainable development and create a better life for all.

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Working across the wealth divide

Our projects

Events

Stay up-to-date with the latest industry events and conferences from our global partners. Our event calendar features a curated selection of important dates, showcasing initiatives and gatherings focused on addressing wealth inequality and promoting social mobility. Browse our calendar to discover upcoming events and connect with like-minded professionals who share your interests.

African Philanthropy Forum

African Philanthropy Forum Conference 2026

Session: Family Capital: From Private Wealth to Public Good. Join Laura Hemrika (Julius Baer Foundation), Henrietta Bankole-Olusina (Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors), and Simon Freeman (Judith Neilson Foundation) as they explore how philanthropy, family offices and wealth management can work together to unlock capital for transformative social impact.

Cape Town, South Africa
26 October 2026 (11:10am - 12:26pm)
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Swiss Impact & Prosperity Initiative

Swiss Impact & Prosperity Initiative

On the UN International Day of Care and Support, SIPI brings together its own ecosystem of business representatives, civil society, and public institutions around one question: what does it mean to truly prosper, for everyone, within planetary boundaries?

Maison de l’Avenir, Rue Fendt 1, 1201 Genève
29 October 2026
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Confluentes Festival

The Confluentes Festival is a forum for dialogue and collaboration, bringing together journalists, academics, activists, and experts in São Paulo to shape ideas for a more democratic and inclusive Brazil.

Sao Paulo, Brazil
7 November 2026
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Unequal Scenes: A conversation with Johnny Miller

Johnny Miller's Unequal Scenes project has become one of the most recognisable visual explorations of inequality in the world. Through drone photography, he documents the physical boundaries separating people, nature, and their lives and stories.

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