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The Elders Welcome New Moves In Africa To End Child Marriage Jul 18, 2016

The Elders today welcomed recent moves by leaders in The Gambia, Tanzania and Uganda to end or curb child marriage, as part of the African Union’s continent-wide campaign to eradicate the harmful practice. More →

The Elders Support Efforts To Resolve Burundi Conflict Jul 11, 2016

The Elders welcome the planned resumption of the Inter-Burundian Dialogue as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the current crisis in Burundi, under East African Community facilitator Benjamin Mkapa. More →

The Elders Urge Leaders To Fill $2.5bn El Nino Funding Gap Jul 6, 2016

Ahead of a high level meeting at the United Nations on 19 July, The Elders have called on world leaders to fill the $2.5bn funding gap to help countries facing drought and a humanitarian crisis linked to the El Niño climate phenomenon. More →

Former President of Chile Ricardo Lagos to Join The Elders Jul 5, 2016

The Elders are delighted to announce that Ricardo Lagos, former President of Chile, has accepted their invitation to join the group. More →

Speakers Announced For Girl Up Leadership Summit Jul 1, 2016

The United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign has announced the speakers for its 5th annual Girl Up Leadership Summit, the only summit that is by girls, for girls. More →

Soccer Star Mix Diskerud Joins Nothing But Nets Campaign Jul 1, 2016

This week, the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign announced a new Champion in the fight against malaria. More →

Jerry Garcia Foundation Joins Dead & Company's Summer Concert Tour at Participation Row Charity Village Jun 29, 2016

The Jerry Garcia Foundation is joining Dead & Company on their 2016 summer tour at the Participation Row Charity Village — a collaborated effort of HeadCount and REVERB to promote equality, encourage voter registration and protect the planet. More →

The Elders Welcome Announcement Of Terms For Ceasefire In Colombia Jun 27, 2016

The Elders welcome the announcement of the agreement on the “end of conflict” in Colombia, including the terms for a bilateral ceasefire between the Colombian security forces and the FARC guerrilla, as well as the modalities for disarmament and security guarantees. More →

A.C. Milan's Keisuke Honda Named United Nations Foundation Global Advocate for Youth Jun 24, 2016

Today, the United Nations Foundation named A.C. Milan soccer player Keisuke Honda as a Global Advocate for Youth. More →

Ted Turner Receives Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award For Philanthropy Jun 14, 2016

Last week, Forbes awarded its Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy to United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner in recognition of his unprecedented philanthropy and his dedication to building a better world. More →

Michelle Yeoh And Panda Cubs Help Promote Global Goals Jun 6, 2016

Award-winning movie star Michelle Yeoh and two baby pandas have kicked off the Pandas for the Global Goals campaign, which urges the public to get involved in the fun of naming the cubs, as well as in the serious work of realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted last year by the United Nations Member States. More →

Plans Revealed For Human Rights Memorial Honoring Nelson Mandela May 27, 2016

The Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with NorthStar Memorial Group and the California chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), have announced the launch of a multifaceted effort to support the late-2016 unveiling of a human rights memorial honoring the life and legacy of civil rights icon, Nelson Mandela. More →

Jimmy Carter Steps Down From The Elders May 25, 2016

Jimmy Carter is stepping down from his front-line role as a member of The Elders, the organisation said today. More →

The Elders Urge UN Action To Stop Mass Atrocities May 23, 2016

The Elders welcome the first World Humanitarian Summit taking place in Istanbul this week as a moment to galvanise responses to human catastrophes, notably in the host country’s immediate region. More →

The Elders Call On All Countries To Prioritise Anti-Corruption Fight May 12, 2016

The Elders welcome the International Anti-Corruption Summit taking place in London on 12 May and call on all countries to back up their words with actions. More →

Clinton Foundation Launches #GirlsAre Campaign To Empower Girls To Celebrate Their Athleticism May 11, 2016

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Foundation are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the disparities between girls’ and boys’ physical activity rates and inspire a new generation of strong, active women. More →

Bono Honored At Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation 2016 Celebration Gala May 2, 2016

Last week, guests gathered at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom for the We Are Family Foundation's 2016 Celebration Gala. More →

Red The Angry Bird Goes Green In Support Of Signing Of Paris Agreement Apr 25, 2016

In honor of Earth Day and the historic signing of the Paris agreement on climate change last week, Red the Angry Bird continues to support the United Nations as part of their Angry Birds for a Happy Planet campaign. More →

Look To The Stars Is Feeling Inspired Apr 15, 2016

At Look To The Stars, we strive to honor all of the great things people are doing, focusing on the positive contributions people are making in the world today, and understanding that no one is perfect. More →

The Elders Welcome Myanmar’s New Civilian Government Apr 4, 2016

The Elders warmly welcome the assumption of office by Myanmar’s new civilian government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD), following its electoral success last year. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton's Virtual Reality Film Nominated For Daytime Emmy Apr 1, 2016

Inside Impact: East Africa, the virtual reality film that allows people anywhere to join President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton on their trip to see first-hand how lives are changed as a result of Clinton Global Initiative Commitments to Action, has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. More →

Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation To Honor Jimmy Carter Mar 2, 2016

On Friday, April 29, 2016, the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), a not-for-profit organization founded by legendary GRAMMY Award winning musician, Nile Rodgers, will honor President Jimmy Carter at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. More →

Lily Cole Urges World Leaders To Take Action On Global Illiteracy Crisis Feb 25, 2016

International actress, activist and businesswoman Lily Cole yesterday gave a speech to British politicians and American embassy representatives at the United Kingdom Houses of Parliament calling for urgent action to tackle the global illiteracy crisis, which afflicts one in 10 people alive today and means that one in four American children leave primary school unable to read or write. More →

Nothing But Nets To Host Annual Champion Summit Feb 18, 2016

Next week, the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign will bring together more than 125 youth and advocates from 26 states for its annual Champion Summit, a three-day event to train and mobilize the next generation of grassroots leaders in the fight against malaria. More →

Bono To Be Honored By Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation Feb 9, 2016

On Friday, April 29, 2016, the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), a not-for-profit organization founded by legendary GRAMMY Award winning musician, Nile Rodgers, will honor Bono at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. More →

The Elders Welcome Outcome Of London Donor Conference For Syria Feb 8, 2016

International talks on Syria, held in London and Geneva over the past few days, have underlined the imperative need for all parties to the Syrian conflict to put the needs of the Syrian people first, The Elders said today. More →

New Programs And Partnerships Announced At Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Jan 28, 2016

The Clinton Health Matters Initiative (CHMI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, held its Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit this week. More →

Sir Richard Branson Talks About The Importance Of The Elders Jan 26, 2016

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that one of the accomplishments he is most proud of is helping to establish The Elders. More →

The Elders Welcome Lifting Of Sanctions Against Iran Jan 21, 2016

The Elders welcome the lifting of sanctions against Iran as another important step in the process of normalising relations. More →

Nordoff Robbins Announced As Official Charity Partner Of The BRIT Awards Jan 20, 2016

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins has been named official charity partner of The BRIT Awards 2016, which will be taking place on 24 February. More →