Our Impact
In 1998, Ted Turner envisioned the UN Foundation as a change agent. Ten years later, his vision has become a reality. Our track record demonstrates that we are catalysts for change - in philanthropy, on global issues and at the United Nations.
By the Numbers
Find out what we’ve accomplished by the numbers in each of our areas of focus:
Latest Story of Impact
Communications saves lives, brings hope after Haiti earthquake
Area of Involvement: Technology
After a deadly earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, millions of people faced the isolating reality of having no telephone or Internet connection. Immediately following the disaster, two teams of telecommunications and technology experts from Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) deployed to Haiti with support from the UN Foundation & Vodafone Foundation Technology Partnership.
Our Future Plans
In its next decade, the UN Foundation will continue connecting people, ideas and resources with the United Nations to help solve global problems. See what’s in store for the next decade »
