The UN Foundation is an independent charitable organization created to work closely with the United Nations to drive global progress and tackle urgent problems. Our hallmark is to collaborate for lasting change and innovate to address humanity’s greatest challenges. With an insider’s knowledge and outsider’s flexibility, we stay agile to get things done.
We mobilize ideas, people, and resources to help the UN drive global progress through effective collective action.
More about our mission and historyWe convene, champion, communicate, collaborate, and channel. These core capabilities help us work toward our mission.
More about how we workWe are governed by an eminent Board of Directors who share a commitment to the goals and objectives of the United Nations Charter and the UN’s work.
Learn about our BoardWe are a diverse team of international professionals dedicated to helping the UN advance human dignity and well-being on a thriving planet.
Meet our peopleWe mobilize philanthropy, business, media, civil society, and other sectors to solve global problems, achieve the SDGs, and support the UN.
More about our partnersWe use rigorous standards to effectively steward the resources entrusted to us.
More about our financials