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Kofi Time: The Podcast

Regarded as one of the modern world’s icons of diplomacy, what is Kofi Annan’s legacy today? What can we learn from him, and how can we prepare for tomorrow, based on his vision for a better world?

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A Pledge for Digital Behaviour in Kenya

As Kenyans enter the final stretch of the electoral cycle, the Centre for Multiparty Democracy and the Kofi Annan Foundation urge candidates at all levels to pledge to appropriate and peaceful online behaviour.

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Annual Report 2021

Rebuilding Trust – 2021 Annual Report

The Kofi Annan Foundation worked with even greater determination in 2021 to build the conditions of trust and good governance which allow people, nations, and the global community to thrive.

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We are excited to announce that we now accept crypto donations! Plus, thanks to a $10M matching crypto fundraising campaign from The Giving Block and Shift4, your donation can be DOUBLED!

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Our Latest News & Articles

Discover more about how we’re working to build peaceful, democratic and resilient societies with the latest articles, statements, research, and news from across the Foundation.

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Peace is Possible

We must talk about peace, even as war rages

Our urgent call for an end to aggression and violence in Ukraine and for a groundswell of support for peace.

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About Us

Curious about what we do and why we do it? This short animation explains Kofi Annan’s mission to mobilise political will to overcome threats to peace, development and human rights.

Our Mission & Values

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Founded in 2007 by Former Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi Annan...
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the Kofi Annan Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation...
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our mission is to help build peaceful, democractic and resilient societies.
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Inclusion, diversity, gender equality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

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Creating a movement for Indigenous Farmers: An Interview with Zeinorin Stephen Angkang

09 August 2022

Zeinorin Stephen Angkang, a Kofi Annan Changemaker 2021, runs Hill Wild Pvt Ltd, a confectionery firm in Ukhrul that uses...
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The Case for a Pledge for Digital Behaviour in Kenya

19 July 2022

As Kenyans enter the final stretch of this electoral cycle, the Centre for Multiparty Democracy and the Kofi Annan Foundation...
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Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa: The 3 winners!

15 July 2022

On July 11, The Federal Chancellery of Austria, together with its partners, the World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, the Austrian...
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The Future Leading the Future: Introducing Lourence Balatbat

29 June 2022

Around the world, young people are losing trust in political institutions and democracy. 52% of the total world population is...
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Funding Announcement | Kofi Annan Foundation Receives Grant from the Open Society Foundations

16 June 2022

The Kofi Annan Foundation is delighted to announce the continuation of our partnership with the Open Society Foundations. The Foundation’s...
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