Kofi Annan Foundation

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The Kofi Annan Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization that promotes better global governance and strengthens the capacities of people and countries. We want a 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.

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Kofi Annan Foundation

The Kofi Annan Foundation advances democracy, youth leadership, and international cooperation by building on the legacy of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The Foundation works across three main pillars: Youth + Peace (empowering young people to build peaceful, sustainable futures through initiatives like Kofi Annan Changemakers, Champions for Peace, and Extremely Together), Elections + Democracy (turning back democratic erosion through programs like Leadership Excellence in Politics and the Electoral Vulnerability Index), and Multilateralism (advocating for a fairer, more inclusive multilateral system). Operating globally across regions including Colombia, Pakistan, the Sahel, Somalia, Southeast Asia, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, and the DRC, the Foundation serves youth leaders, political actors, civil society organizations, and international stakeholders through research, training, dialogue platforms, and community-led initiatives addressing urgent global challenges.

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Programs

Program Kofi Annan Changemakers An intergenerational dialogue for impact focused on youth leadership and peace-building. Visit program page Program Champions for Peace Empowering young people in Southeast Asia to build peace and sustainable futures. Visit program page Program Peace Beyond Borders Preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism in the DRC and Uganda. Visit program page Program The Sawa Project Strengthening community-led efforts to improve mental health awareness, services and policies. Visit program page Program Environment of Peace Youth-led research on climate, environment and peace. Visit program page Program Extremely Together A global youth-led initiative that aims to empower young people to prevent violent extremism. Visit program page Program Rooting for the Future Empowering Lebanese youth through cultural heritage restoration to foster social cohesion and employability. Visit program page Program Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP) Rebuilding trust in political leadership through training and dialogue programs. Visit program page Program Women and Youth in Democracy (WYDE) – Accountability Hubs Young leaders strengthening accountability in Africa. Visit program page Program Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize Recognizing exceptional leadership in defending, renewing and promoting democracy. Visit program page Program Digitalise Youth Enhancing digital skills, promoting civic tech solutions and raising awareness about online political engagement. Visit program page Program Electoral Integrity Initiative Addressing electoral challenges and strengthening electoral processes. Visit program page Program Electoral Vulnerability Index Predicting election-related violence through data analysis and research. Visit program page Program Multilateralism & Democracy Understanding how democratic leadership is essential to solving global challenges. Visit program page Program Multilateralism & Democracy Roundtables Building an evidence-based understanding of the links between multilateralism and democracy. Visit program page Program Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security Reimagining global governance to address food security. Visit program page

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