United Nations Foundation

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The United Nations Foundation is an independent foundation that aims to promote the goals of the United Nations through its work .

It was founded in 1998 when Ted Turner donated $ 1 billion as endowment capital to support the UN, its ideals and activities. The foundation establishes and promotes public-private partnerships that address the world's pressing problems. The UN Foundation is a non-profit organization.

President since February 2013 Kathy Calvin , to replace selected by the CEO Turner former Congressman and Senator from Colorado Tim Wirth .

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  1. ↑ Leaders on the foundation's website , accessed on October 4, 2013