Since being endorsed by the General Assembly in 1999, 12 August has been celebrated annually as International Youth Day to highlight the importance and bring to the forefront youth participation in current affairs. This year’s International Youth Day theme is Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages. Action is needed across all generations to achieve the. Read More
Since being endorsed by the General Assembly in 1999, 12 August has been celebrated annually as International Youth Day to highlight the importance and bring to the forefront youth participation in current affairs. This year’s International Youth Day theme is Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages. Action is needed across all generations to achieve the. Read More
In honour of International Women's Day on 8th March, we are showcasing one of our 2021 Kofi Annan Changemakers, Chmba Ellen Chilemba, and her outstanding work for women and girls in Malawi.
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” – Kofi Annan at the World Bank Conference on Global Knowledge, 1997 At the Kofi Annan Foundation, we are eager to support young leaders who work to make a positive impact on the world, especially when they. Read More