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GENEVA, 2 June 2026. The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Katie Sams as its new Executive Director. Ms Sams will succeed Ms Corinne Momal-Vanian, who is stepping down after six years of service with the Foundation. Ms Sams brings extensive experience in international humanitarian and peacebuilding…
Katie Sams named Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation
GENEVA, 2 June 2026. The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Katie Sams as its new Executive Director. Ms Sams will succeed Ms Corinne Momal-Vanian, who is stepping down after six years of service with the Foundation. Ms Sams brings extensive experience in international humanitarian and peacebuilding organisations. Most recently, she served as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, after more than two decades with the International Committee of the Red Cross in a range of senior leadership positions. Earlier in her career, she focused on African peace…
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As we reflect on the year 2022 – a year of hope and turmoil, we are excited to share the impact the Kofi Annan Foundation has made in promoting peace and democracy for a better world. Our board Chair, Elhadj As Sy, captured the spirit of our shared journey, “All of us…
Our 2022 Annual Report – Working our way back to peace
As we reflect on the year 2022 – a year of hope and turmoil, we are excited to share the impact the Kofi Annan Foundation has made in promoting peace and democracy for a better world. Our board Chair, Elhadj As Sy, captured the spirit of our shared journey, “All of us must play a role in building peaceful and stable communities; we cannot be innocent bystanders.” This sentiment has driven our actions over the past year. Fostering the Voices of the Future In 2022, we laid the foundations for the expansion of Extremely Together into the Sahel region. In…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation has appointed Alan Doss as its new Executive Director. Previously Mr Doss had served as the foundation’s Senior Political Advisor. “Alan Doss’ outstanding experience in peace operations, development cooperation and humanitarian action gives him a unique perspective that will serve the Foundation well” – Kofi Annan Geneva –…
Alan Doss named Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation
The Kofi Annan Foundation has appointed Alan Doss as its new Executive Director. Previously Mr Doss had served as the foundation’s Senior Political Advisor. “Alan Doss’ outstanding experience in peace operations, development cooperation and humanitarian action gives him a unique perspective that will serve the Foundation well” – Kofi Annan Geneva – 4 Septembre 2014 – “Alan Doss’ outstanding experience in peace operations, development cooperation and humanitarian action gives him a unique perspective that will serve the Foundation well” the chair of the Foundation, Kofi Annan, said. “I am deeply honoured by the opportunity that Kofi Annan has extended to…
