The United Nations Foundation held its bi-annual spring board meeting in Amman, yesterday. This marks the second time it has been held in the Jordanian capital since October, 2007.
Her Majesty Queen Rania, who is a UN Foundation board member for the last 12 years, was also in attendance.
The United Nations Foundation builds public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the United Nations through advocacy and public outreach. Through innovative campaigns and initiatives in issue areas including peace and security, health, climate, women’s and girls’ empowerment, and technology, The Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems.
The Foundation was founded in 1998 as a U.S. public charity by Ted Turner, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman of Turner Enterprises, Inc. with the mission of supporting the work of the UN.
The UN Foundation focuses on issues that can help countries progress, including by tackling infectious and deadly diseases, unlocking more finance for development, improving gender data to advance opportunity for women and girls, and finding ways to help the most vulnerable populations including refugees.
This year’s board meeting includes discussions and roundtable meetings with the participation of UN community members and influential Jordanian figures.
Her Majesty Queen Rania, who is a UN Foundation board member for the last 12 years, was also in attendance.
The United Nations Foundation builds public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the United Nations through advocacy and public outreach. Through innovative campaigns and initiatives in issue areas including peace and security, health, climate, women’s and girls’ empowerment, and technology, The Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems.
The Foundation was founded in 1998 as a U.S. public charity by Ted Turner, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman of Turner Enterprises, Inc. with the mission of supporting the work of the UN.
The UN Foundation focuses on issues that can help countries progress, including by tackling infectious and deadly diseases, unlocking more finance for development, improving gender data to advance opportunity for women and girls, and finding ways to help the most vulnerable populations including refugees.
This year’s board meeting includes discussions and roundtable meetings with the participation of UN community members and influential Jordanian figures.
