Kofi Annan Foundation

The Kofi Annan Foundation supports former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan in applying his unique experience and inspirational leadership in three key areas, with a particular focus on Africa. Global leadership Kofi Annan's interventions on critical global issues aim to build awareness and promote constructive action. The Foundation provides the analytical, communication and co-ordination capacities needed to ensure that these objectives are achieved. Mediation and conflict resolution Kofi Annan's contribution to peace worldwide is delivered through mediation, political mentoring, advocacy, advice and other good offices. Through his engagement, Kofi Annan aims to strengthen local and international conflict resolution capabilities. The Foundation provides the analytical and logistical support to facilitate this in co-operation with relevant local, regional and international actors. Advocacy and partnerships Kofi Annan is actively involved with a number of other organisations whose activities advance the objectives to which he is committed. These include agricultural development to improve food security and incomes in Africa (through the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), implementation of the UN Millennium Development Goals and delivery of global commitments to support Africa's advancement (through the Africa Progress Panel), emerging humanitarian challenges, such as the human face of climate change (through the Global Humanitarian Forum) and good governance (through the Prize Committee of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation).

To support Kofi Annan's efforts to provide inspirational and catalytic leadership on critical global issues, particularly preserving and building peace and facilitating more equitable sharing of the benefits of globalisation, by promoting poverty alleviation, good governance, human rights and the rule of law.

  • Civil Society
  • Coordination of International Assistance
  • Economic Foundations for Growth and Development
  • Elections
  • Good Offices and Peace Support
  • Governance and Participation
  • Human Rights
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Judicial and Legal Reform
  • Justice and Reconciliation
  • Public Administration and Government Strengthening
  • Social and Economic Well-Being and Humanitarian Relief
  • Transitional Justice

Governance and Participation

Bringing Mr. Annan’s expertise and reputation to bear on complex crisis.
  • Advocacy
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Policy advice
  • Technical assistance

Social and Economic Well-Being and Humanitarian Relief

Leveraging Mr. Annan’s expertise and convening power as a catalyst for action by international and local actors in this sector.
  • Advocacy
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Policy advice
  • Technical assistance

Justice and Reconciliation

Leveraging Mr. Annan’s expertise and convening power as a catalyst for action by international and local actors in this sector.
  • Advocacy
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Policy advice
  • Research and policy development
  • Africa
Kofi Annan Foundation
9-11, Rue de Varembé
Geneva CH-1202
International Foundation
Less than 3 years
Between 1 million to 50 million CHF per annum
9
9-11, Rue de Varembé
Geneva CH-1202
Headquarters

The Kofi Annan Foundation supports former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan in applying his unique experience and inspirational leadership in three key areas, with a particular focus on Africa. Global leadership Kofi Annan's interventions on critical global issues aim to build awareness and promote constructive action. The Foundation provides the analytical, communication and co-ordination capacities needed to ensure that these objectives are achieved. Mediation and conflict resolution Kofi Annan's contribution to peace worldwide is delivered through mediation, political mentoring, advocacy, advice and other good offices. Through his engagement, Kofi Annan aims to strengthen local and international conflict resolution capabilities. The Foundation provides the analytical and logistical support to facilitate this in co-operation with relevant local, regional and international actors. Advocacy and partnerships Kofi Annan is actively involved with a number of other organisations whose activities advance the objectives to which he is committed. These include agricultural development to improve food security and incomes in Africa (through the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), implementation of the UN Millennium Development Goals and delivery of global commitments to support Africa's advancement (through the Africa Progress Panel), emerging humanitarian challenges, such as the human face of climate change (through the Global Humanitarian Forum) and good governance (through the Prize Committee of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation).

Kofi A. Annan
President
Michael Møller
Executive Director
Several
Several

Network

Without name

Type: 
Informal
Type: 
Governments
Main purpose: 
Policy
Geographical scope: 
Geneva

Partnership

Without name

Type: 
Informal
Location: 
Geneva partnership
Main purpose: 
Policy
Partner organisations: 
United Nations
Regional organisations
NGOs
Government
Academic