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Kofi Annan Foundation

The Kofi Annan Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation established in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2007 by former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan. 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. Our work is guided by three Strategic Objectives: empowering youth to build a peaceful, sustainable future, by supporting young leaders and youth-led networks to strengthen social cohesion, resilience, and peace; turning back the tide of democratic erosion, by promoting credible elections, strengthening democratic institutions, and countering disinformation; promoting a more equitable and effective multilateralism, by advancing dialogue, reform proposals, and public engagement around international cooperation and global governance.
  • P.O Box 157, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland
Topics

Security, Peace, Ethical Leadership, Digital democracy, Elections, Environment and climate, Food security, Global cooperation, Multilateralism, Peacebuilding, Youth participation and inclusion

Countries of work

Belgium, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Malaysia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United States

The latest from the Kofi Annan Foundation

Turning back the tide of democratic erosion

Kofi Annan, a tireless defender of democracy, believed it to be the cornerstone of peace, sustainable development, the rule of law, and the respect for human rights. Inspired by his vision, our programme advises countries on strengthening their elections and democratic processes. We support civil society organisations championing democracy and human rights while nurturing the next generation of influential leaders who will shape a more democratic future.

Multilateralism: The Kofi Annan Way

Our engagements aim to build greater awareness of the strategies, policies, values, and approaches that allowed Kofi Annan to promote multilateral solutions to global problems, and of their relevance to today’s challenges. We do this through special projects and initiatives such as op-eds, lectures, awards, and exhibitions that commemorate Kofi Annan’s life or are named after him, and that convey his values and sustain his influence on contemporary events.

Empowering youth to build a peaceful and sustainable future

Young people are key to challenging exclusion and injustice and should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. At the Kofi Annan Foundation, we facilitate youth engagement, ensure that their voices are heard and support their efforts towards peace and development.