There are five principles which I believe are essential for the future conduct of international relations: collective responsibility, global solidarity, the rule of law, mutual accountability, and multilateralism… Much remains to be done to put those five principles into practice.

Kofi Annan, final address as UN Secretary-General, December 2006

Our Activities

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. Read more...

Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Kofi Annan's interventions on critical global issues aim to build awareness and promote constructive action. Read more...

Advocacy and Partnerships

Kofi Annan is actively involved with a number of other organisations whose activities advance the objectives to which he is committed. Read more...