Our Mission



The United Nations Foundation promotes a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world through the support of the United Nations.



Through our grantmaking and advocacy, and by building innovative public-private partnerships, we act to meet the most pressing health, humanitarian, socioeconomic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century.



Our Activities



The UN Foundation is a 501 [c][3] public charity. We engage in four primary areas of work in pursuit of our mission:



Grantmaking

Providing additional funding for programs and people served by UN agencies.



Strengthening UN Institutions and Encouraging Support for the UN and UN Causes

Helping to forge new partnerships among and between UN agencies, the private sector and NGOs in order to build support for the UN and its efforts while also enhancing the effectiveness of service delivery.



Telling the Story

In cooperation with the Foundation`s sister organization, the Better World Fund, sponsoring or conducting outreach efforts aimed at educating the public about the UN`s unique role in addressing global issues and forging international cooperation.



Raising New Funds to Support UN Programs and Purposes

Encouraging other public and private funders to join and help demonstrate what the UN and the world can do when the public and private sectors cooperate and co-invest.



Programs



Acting as a catalyst for change, the Foundation is working with the United Nations to mobilize individuals, corporations, governments, and nongovernmental organizations [NGOs] to take action in the following four areas:



1. Children`s Health

2. Environment

3. Peace, Security, and Human Rights

4. Women and Population