Kofi Annan Foundation
Advancing democracy, youth leadership and international cooperation
We build on Kofi Annan’s legacy for peace, working for a fairer and more peaceful world, where no one is left behind, democratic principles and the rule of law are upheld, and divides are bridged through dialogue and international cooperation.
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New Year, New Projects, New Donors: Kofi Annan Foundation launches three new projects
New Year, New Projects, New Donors: Kofi Annan Foundation launches three new projects
Young African leaders gathered in Tanzania to forge plans for strengthening democracy
A Call for Urgent Action to Reform Global Food Governance
Latest publications
Reimagining Global Governance for Food Security – Executive Summary
Every day, 733 million people face hunger worldwide. Nearly one inten people globally are undernourished, and almost a third experiencemoderate to severe food insecurity. These figures reveal a devastatingtruth: global systems are failing to deliver on food and nutrition security. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 aims to “end global hunger, achieve food security […]
Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security Final Report
Despite living in an age of unparalleled innovation and resources, 733 million people still face hunger, and nearly one-third of the global population experiences food insecurity. For too long, supply and demand have been the central focus, and addressing the systemic issues that perpetuate food insecurity has slid under the radar. The solutions to hunger […]
Kofi Annan Foundation Announces Three New Board Members
The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Kojo Annan, John Nagulendran and Neha Sanghrajka to the Board of the Kofi Annan Foundation in 2025. Kojo Annan is an entrepreneur and investor with an extensive global network and strong track record of growing new businesses across international markets. “It is a great […]
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Youth + Peace
Empowering youth, to build a peaceful, sustainable future
Elections + Democracy
Turning back the tide of democratic erosion
Multilateralism
The Kofi Annan Way – Advocating for a fairer, more inclusive multilateral system
Kofi Annan Legacy Projects
Promoting Kofi Annan’s Values
“I am convinced more than ever that any society that does not succeed in tapping into the energy and creativity of its youth will be left behind.”
Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Secretary-General of the United Nations between 1997 and 2006, and the founding chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation, which seeks to mobilise political will to overcome threats to peace, development and human rights.
Inclusion, diversity, gender equality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.
We work to build a fairer and more peaceful world, where no one is left behind, democratic principles and the rule of law are upheld, and divides are bridged through dialogue and international cooperation.
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