Partner Organisations
Kofi Annan and the Foundation actively work with the organizations listed below, whose activities advance the objectives to which he is committed.
Africa Progress Panel (APP)
The Africa Progress Panel promotes Africa's development by tracking progress, drawing attention to opportunities and catalyzing action.
African Union Panel of Eminent African Personalities
Following the outbreak of violence during the 2007 Presidential elections in Kenya, the African Union established a Panel of Eminent African Personalities to assist in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis. The Panel is composed of former UN Secretary General Mr. Kofi Annan as Chair, former President of Tanzania Mr. Benjamin Mkapa and Mrs. Graça Machel.
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
AGRA works to achieve a food secure and prosperous Africa through the promotion of sustainable agricultural growth based on smallholder farmers.
Books for Africa
Books for Africa is the world’s largest shipper of donated books to the African continent whose mission is to end the book famine in Africa.
Cartooning for Peace
Thought up by French cartoonist Plantu, Cartooning for Peace is an initiative promoting better understanding and mutual respect between people of different faiths or cultures, with cartoons as a means of expression of a universal language.
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre)
The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (the HD Centre) is an independent mediation organisation, based in Geneva, dedicated to improving the global response to armed conflict.
Club de Madrid
The Club de Madrid is an independent non-profit organization composed of more than 80 democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers from 56 different countries, constituting the world´s largest forum of former Heads of State and Government, who have come together to respond to a growing demand for support among leaders in two key areas: democratic leadership and governance; and response to crisis and post-crisis situations.
Coalition for the International Criminal Court
The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) includes 2,500 civil society organizations in 150 different countries working in partnership to strengthen international cooperation with the ICC.
The Elders
The Elders is an independent group of global leaders who work together for peace and human rights. They were brought together in 2007 by Nelson Mandela.
Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE)
FUNGLODE, founded in the Dominican Republic in 2000, is a non-profit organization created by Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic.
Global Centre for Pluralism
The Global Centre for Pluralism is a new international research and education centre dedicated to the study and practice of pluralism worldwide. The Centre views pluralism as a fundamental human value and cornerstone of peace, stability and development.
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a leading institution of research and higher education dedicated to the study of world affairs, with a particular emphasis on the cross-cutting fields of international relations and development issues.
International center for Transitional Justice
The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse. The Center works in societies emerging from repressive rule or armed conflict, as well as in established democracies where historical injustices or systemic abuse remain unresolved.
International Crisis Group
The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. International IDEA’s mission is to support sustainable democratic change by providing comparative knowledge, and assisting in democratic reform, and influencing policies and politics.
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy – National University of Singapore
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy was established in 2004 with the mission of educating and training the next generation of Asian policymakers and leaders.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Established in 2006, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation supports good governance and great leadership in Africa.
Prix Pictet
Launched in 2008 by the Geneva-based private bank Pictet & Cie, the Prix Pictet has rapidly established itself as the world’s leading prize in photography and sustainability. It has a unique mandate – to use the power of photography to communicate vital messages to a global audience.
School of International and Public Affairs – Columbia University
For more than 60 years, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs has been educating professionals who work in public, private and nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the world.
Sergio Vieira de Mello Foundation
Dedicated to promoting dialogue for the peaceful resolution of conflict, the Sergio Vieira de Mello Foundation has been established as an international entity under Swiss law to continue Sergio’s mission and fulfill his vision.
United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women's empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations.
University of Ghana
The University of Ghana’s mission is to develop world-class human resources and capabilities to meet national development needs and global challenges through quality teaching, learning, research and knowledge dissemination.
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Worldwide Support for Development
Worldwide Support for Development (WSD) is a not for profit organisation that is committed to assisting disadvantaged people and communities throughout the world.