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UN/ - 12 October 2006 -- The milestone was marked at the annual United Nations Association-USA dinner – the same occasion at which, nine years ago, Ted Turner made his unprecedented pledge to donate $1 billion to UN causes and to raise additional funds through partnership efforts. The
Foundation also announced that it intends to
use the remaining $400 million of Turner’s
gift to leverage another $1 billion in support
of UN causes over the coming years. The Foundation (and its sister organization, the Better World Fund) has donated over $600 million from founder Ted Turner and over $400 million from individuals, corporations, governments, and NGOs to programs that address key global challenges in four areas: children’s health, environment, women and population, and peace, security and human rights. The
United Nations Fund for International
Partnerships (UNFIP) facilitates the
Foundation’s work within the UN system.
In prepared remarks, Annan said: “Ted’s gift was a tremendous financial boost for our organization. More than that, it has helped the U.N. to change - to become a partnership organization, something that has been a top priority of mine.… "But
Ted’s act was perhaps most important for the
message it sent to his fellow Americans, his
fellow businessmen and women, and to the world.
Here was an iconic businessman standing up for
the United Nations, and saying to the world that
the U.N. and its work were worthy of support.” Turner,
chairman of the U.N.
Foundation’s Board of Directors, said:
“As we are seeing all across the globe, the
U.N. works – for the world’s poor, for
peace, for progress and for human rights and
justice. That’s
why I’ve always believed in the U.N.
That’s why I’ve always supported the
U.N. And
that’s why I set up the U.N. Foundation.” “In fact,” Turner added, “One of the great legacies of Kofi Annan’s tenure at the U.N. has been his embrace of the private sector and civil society – his efforts to transform the United Nations into a partnership organization. Kofi Annan recognizes that interdependence is the driving force of our time. He knows that in an interconnected global economy, we all have a stake – moral and material – in peace and security. "Together
with the Secretary-General, the Foundation’s
leadership, and our diverse and international
board, this organization has worked tirelessly
to campaign for solutions to the world’s
greatest challenges. It is one of the best
investments I’ve ever made.” Timothy E. Wirth, President of the UN Foundation, said: “Nearly ten years ago, no one knew what this experiment in global philanthropy could do or how involved Ted would be. In fact, he has donated generously not only of his money, but his time. Few realize that Ted also announced that he would lead comprehensive efforts to get others involved in the UN’s work – and the results show that he has succeeded here as well. "With
his support and his commitment to the UN,
we’ve been able to put together partnerships
that include some of the world’s largest
companies and leading charities including the
American Red Cross, Coca-Cola, Expedia, Global
Fund, Nike, Rotary International, and Vodafone.
Without him, none of this would have been
possible and we’re looking forward to working
with him and the U.N. to deliver the next
billion to UN causes.” About
the United
Nations Foundation The U.N. Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support U.N. causes and activities. The U.N. Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and also works to broaden support for the U.N. through advocacy and public outreach. The
U.N. Foundation is a public charity. For a
complete listing of UN Foundation grants and
programs or to learn more about the United
Nations Foundation, visit www.unfoundation.org. Board of Directors Ted Turner,
Chairman ( Timothy E. Wirth, President ( Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah ( Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland ( Dr. Ruth Cardoso
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