Stories of Impact
Read how we're making an impact around the world
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Securing another $1 billion for UN Peace & Security missions
Area of Involvement: UN-US Relations
The path to positive relations between the United States and the UN has not always been a smooth one, and U.S. debt keeps growing, in part from substantial increases in peace and security programs taken on by the UN.
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The Galapagos Islands Swap Diesel for Wind Power
Area of Involvement: Climate & Energy
The Galápagos Islands are home to a dizzying array of plants and animal life, but its fragile ecosystems are vulnerable to ocean oil spills. How is the Government of Ecuador working with the UN Foundation to reduce the threat of contamination to the Galápagos?
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Mobile Activism: Make Text, Not War
Area of Involvement: Technology
When waves of political violence swept through Kenya after the December 2007 presidential election, human rights advocates in the country turned to cell phones to help stem the violence.
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Video: Creator of the Measles Vaccine Describes Impact
Area of Involvement: Children’s Health
Dr. Samuel Katz and his team developed the measles vaccine now used globally. He recounts his experiences battling a disease that affected millions worldwide.
