Who We Are

Who We Are

For over 25 years, the UN Foundation has built novel innovations and partnerships to support the United Nations and help solve global problems at scale. As an independent charitable organization, the Foundation was created to work closely with the United Nations to address humanity’s greatest challenges and drive global progress.

Our Mission and History

We mobilize ideas, people, and resources to help the UN drive global progress through effective collective action.

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Our Approach

We convene, champion, communicate, collaborate, and channel. These core capabilities help us work toward our mission.

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Our Board

We are governed by an eminent Board of Directors who share a commitment to the goals and objectives of the United Nations Charter and the UN’s work.

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Our People

We are a diverse team of international professionals dedicated to helping the UN advance human dignity and well-being on a thriving planet.

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Our Partners

We mobilize philanthropy, business, media, civil society, and other sectors to solve global problems, achieve the SDGs, and support the UN.

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Our Financials

We use rigorous standards to effectively steward the resources entrusted to us.

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