On International Youth Day, Empower Youth

By Monika Johnson on August 12, 2014

Did you know that half the world’s population is under 30, making today’s youth generation the largest in history? Today’s …

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MDG Mondays: Millennium Development Goal 8

By Jenni Lee on August 11, 2014

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Today, we wrap up our …

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Press Fellowships: Connecting on Global Issues

By Aaron Sherinian on August 7, 2014

The United Nations Foundation is committed to working with our colleagues in the media to share information and build understanding …

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Investing in the Next Generation of Innovation in Africa

By Richenda Van Leeuwen on August 7, 2014

Photo credit: Foundation Rural Energy Services Despite the prevalence of cell phones today across the African continent, one in every …

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WHO Works to Halt Ebola Outbreak

By Chelsea Hedquist on August 6, 2014

Tarik Jasarevic, a spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO), has been deployed to West Africa twice in the past …

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The Future of Renewable Energy

By Mohamed T. El-Ashry on August 5, 2014

The world has entered a new energy era marked by concerns over energy security, climate change, and access by the …

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Why African Leadership Matters to Health

By Kate Dodson on August 5, 2014

This week, over 40 leaders from across Africa will come together in Washington, DC for the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.  …

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MDG Monday: Millennium Development Goal 7

By Jenni Lee on August 4, 2014

Our MDG Monday series continues with a look at Millennium Development Goal 7. MDG 7 focuses on ensuring environmental sustainability …

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Five Key Points on the UN’s Humanitarian Response in Gaza

By Guest Blogger on July 31, 2014

By Jordie Hannum, Executive Director of the Better World Campaign  As the conflict in Gaza continues, United Nations humanitarian agencies …

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The 5 Ws of Blogust ‘14

By Devi R. Thomas on July 31, 2014

“Blogust” might be a funny sounding word, but every year this digital event has a big impact on children around …

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