Stories of Impact

America's New Energy Future: Ambitious and Achievable

Area of Involvement: Climate & Energy

America will get 25% of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and biofuels.  Sound like a pipe dream?  We've got members of Congress, and hundreds of organizations that say it's not.

Haiti Earthquake Response

Area of Involvement: UN-US Relations

With the help of donations and cooperation between partner organizations, individuals, and governments, the UN has made a great deal of progress toward the rebuilding and recovery of Haiti after the January 12 earthquake. The UN Foundation continues to work closely with the United Nations and the donor community to assist the people of Haiti in the long-term reconstruction efforts.

Donate now to help the UN’s continued relief and recovery efforts in Haiti.

First comes school, then comes marriage

Area of Involvement: Women & Population

Amhara’s child marriage rates are among the world’s highest. An innovative program in Ethiopia — funded by the UN Foundation in collaboration with the Nike Foundation — is working to change that one girl at a time.

Repaying $1 billion in UN Debt in 1999

Area of Involvement: UN-US Relations

Prior to 1999, the U.S. had amassed a staggering level of debt to the UN.  The Better World Campaign was founded to help pay off more than $1 billion in unpaid UN dues.

Keeping the U.S. Engaged with UN Reform

Area of Involvement: UN-US Relations

At the 60th anniversary of the UN in September 2005, world leaders examined ways to strengthen the organization and update key functions to better promote peace, prosperity, and justice around the world.   

Urging U.S. Re-Entry into UNESCO in 2003

Area of Involvement: UN-US Relations

During the cold war era, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) became a cultural battleground in the East-West conflict.  The U.S. withdrew from UNESCO in 1984, but rejoined after years of reform in 2003.

Women and Faith Leaders Work to End Global Poverty

Area of Involvement: Women & Population

Women and girls make critical choices that can lead their families out of poverty.  The international development, women's rights and faith communities are working together to support women and girls.

Building a Framework for a New Global Climate Agreement

Area of Involvement: Climate & Energy

The time for action is now. Addressing climate change is one of humanity’s greatest and most pressing challenges – and one that requires an urgent and cooperative response.  

Coalition for Adolescent Girls

Area of Involvement: Women & Population

The first step to ending generations of poverty is investing in adolescent girls. That’s the premise behind the Coalition for Adolescent Girls (the Coalition).

Saying NO to Violence Against Women

Area of Involvement: Women & Population

At least one out of three women globally has been beaten or abused in her lifetime.  To end violence against women and girls on a global scale, we worked with UNIFEM to add voices to its global petition.