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The United Nations Foundation is a charitable organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., that supports the United Nations and its activities. It was established in 1998 with a $1 billion gift to the United Nations by philanthropist Ted Turner, who believed the UN was crucial for addressing the world's problems. [2]
Kathryn Bushkin Calvin (born July 16, 1949) was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation from 2013 to 2019. She joined the Foundation in 2003, following a diverse career in politics, journalism, public relations, and business. [1] Kathy is one of The B Team B Leaders. [2]
The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to promoting political and public support for the United Nations among Americans. [1] It is a program of the United Nations Foundation.
Girls are powerful. When they're educated, healthy, safe, and counted, they transform their communities. Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation's adolescent girl campaign, engages girls to stand ...
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization aiming to maintain international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and countries, achieving international cooperation, and serving as a centre for coordinating the actions of member states. [2]
With funding commitment from lululemon, Peace on Purpose aims to train and equip more than 3,000 aid workers and reach 30,000 UN staff over the next three years with mindfulness and self-care ...
Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation's adolescent girl campaign, engages girls to stand up for girls, empowering each other and When they're educated, healthy, safe, and counted, they transform ...
Elizabeth Cousens became the UN Foundation’s third President and CEO in 2020, selected to lead the Foundation’s next generation of work to support the United Nations. [4] On 23 May 2024, Cousens was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of President William Ruto of Kenya at the White House. [6]