United Nations Foundation

The United Nations Foundation is an independent foundation that wants to promote their work, the United Nations goals.

It was founded in 1998, when Ted Turner made ​​one billion U.S. dollars as endowment in support of the UN, its ideals and activities. The Foundation establishes and promotes public-private partnerships, dedicate themselves pressing problems in the world. The UN Foundation is a non-profit organization.

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