The document discusses the threat posed by nuclear weapons and strategies for reducing that threat. It notes that nearly 20,000 nuclear weapons currently exist across 9 countries. If one was ever used, it could result in millions of deaths and trillions of dollars in damages. The document then outlines Ploughshares Fund's strategy of investing in innovative approaches, capacity building for established organizations, and targeted policy campaigns. Their goal is to reduce nuclear stockpiles, prevent new nuclear states, and promote stability in conflict regions to work towards a world safe from nuclear destruction.