United Nations Foundation
Mobilizes resources and builds partnerships to support UN initiatives.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 400
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Elizabeth Cousens
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- Better World Campaign, United Nations Association of the USA, Girl Up, Shot@Life, United to Beat Malaria
About
The United Nations Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Washington D.C. that supports the United Nations and its initiatives around the world. Established in 1998 by media entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner, the organization seeks to address humanity's greatest challenges and drive global progress. By working closely with the UN, the Foundation mobilizes resources, engages diverse partners, and develops innovative solutions to tackle pressing global issues such as climate change, health, human rights, and gender equality. With over 25 years of experience, the UN Foundation has successfully initiated numerous programs and collaborative efforts that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. It operates through various channels, including advocacy campaigns, public engagement, and strategic partnerships with the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders. The Foundation emphasizes the importance of collective action in addressing global challenges, believing that everyone has a role to play in fostering a better future for all. In recent times, the UN Foundation has focused on galvanizing action for sustainable development and climate resilience, striving to protect the planet and enhance human dignity.