Kofi Annan Foundation
Advancing democracy, youth leadership and international cooperation
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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.
Discover our fields of work
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Youth + Peace
Empowering youth, to build a peaceful, sustainable future
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Elections + Democracy
Turning back the tide of democratic erosion
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Multilateralism
The Kofi Annan Way – Advocating for a fairer, more inclusive multilateral system
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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
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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.
Projects
Our projects
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→WYDE Civic Engagement – Accountability Hubs
Strengthening accountability and transparency in governance
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→WYDE Civic Engagement – Centres de Responsabilité et Transparence
Renforcer la responsabilité et la transparence dans la gouvernance
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→Electoral Integrity Initiative
Addressing electoral challenges
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→Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize
Recognising exceptional leadership in defending, renewing and promoting democracy
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Global Impact
Kofi Annan Foundation
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Discover our Global Actions and Impact around the world since the creation of the Foundation
Africa All / Worldwide Burkina Faso Colombia Côte d'Ivoire DR Congo East Africa Germany Ghana Guinea Iran Iraq Kenya Lebanon Libya Malaysia Mali Myanmar Niger Nigeria Norway Pakistan Palestine Philippines Somalia South & Southeast Asia Sub-Saharan Africa Sudan Syria The Gambia The Sahel Uganda United Kingdom West Africa Zimbabwe