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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.

About

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

Kofi Annan Changemakers

An intergenerational dialogue for impact focused on youth leadership and peace-building.

Champions for Peace

Empowering young people in Southeast Asia to build peace and sustainable futures.

Peace Beyond Borders

Preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism in the DRC and Uganda.

The Sawa Project

Strengthening community-led efforts to improve mental health awareness, services and policies.

Environment of Peace

Youth-led research on climate, environment and peace.

Extremely Together

A global youth-led initiative that aims to empower young people to prevent violent extremism.

Rooting for the Future

Empowering Lebanese youth through cultural heritage restoration to foster social cohesion and employability.

Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP)

Rebuilding trust in political leadership through training and dialogue programs.

Women and Youth in Democracy (WYDE) – Accountability Hubs

Young leaders strengthening accountability in Africa.

Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

Recognizing exceptional leadership in defending, renewing and promoting democracy.

Digitalise Youth

Enhancing digital skills, promoting civic tech solutions and raising awareness about online political engagement.

Electoral Integrity Initiative

Addressing electoral challenges and strengthening electoral processes.

Electoral Vulnerability Index

Predicting election-related violence through data analysis and research.

Multilateralism & Democracy

Understanding how democratic leadership is essential to solving global challenges.

Multilateralism & Democracy Roundtables

Building an evidence-based understanding of the links between multilateralism and democracy.

Kofi Annan Commission on Food Security

Reimagining global governance to address food security.

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