A Stronger United Nations
The United Nations Foundation and its sister organization, the Better World Fund, have helped secure U.S. agreement to pay almost $1 billion in UN arrears and rejoin UNESCO. We have supported the UN’s reform processes, leading to the creation of the Democracy Fund, the Peacebuilding Commission, and improved UN management practices. The stories below demonstrate why the world needs the UN more than ever before, and how we are helping to ensure that the UN remains a strong, effective instrument of global peace, prosperity and justice.
STORIES OF IMPACT
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Haiti Earthquake Response
Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations
As emergency humanitarian assistance continues in Haiti, the United Nations is also looking at the future of rebuilding and recovery there. Donate now to help the government and people restore their basic livelihoods without delay.
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The United Nations Foundation is in every corner of Ethiopia
Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations; Children’s Health; Climate & Energy; Technology; Women & Population
The UN Foundation’s executive director of global partnerships just wrapped up an extensive trip to Ethiopia, which brought her from rural villages to urban centers to everywhere in between. And while it’s hard to re-create such a dynamic trip in words, Elizabeth is doing exactly that with a blog series on her incredible experiences.
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Young Delegates Turn to the UN
Area of Involvement: US-UN Relations
Ask Generation Y (20-somethings) to name one reason they get involved with international causes and likely, you will receive a host of varying but significant responses. Specifically though, ask Model UN students and this will be their answer: “So that I can be an ethical leader in a global community.”
