Word Development Foundation
  • Who are we
    • Overview
    • Leadership
    • Our Approach
  • What We do
    • Impact
    • Annual Report
  • News
  • Engage
    • Work with us
    • Contact
    • Donate
Select Page
UN FORTIFIES PRESENCE AND WORK IN AFRICA, CALLING THE CONTINENT A “DRIVER OF SOLUTIONS”

UN FORTIFIES PRESENCE AND WORK IN AFRICA, CALLING THE CONTINENT A “DRIVER OF SOLUTIONS”

by World Development Foundation | May 16, 2026 | News

The United Nations is expanding its headquarters in Africa, located at Kenya’s capital of Nairobi, whose presence has become more significant as the world organization is reforming to make its work and programs more effective in the face of funding shortage and...
UN gives strong support to women as they seek equal access to justice, political positions and responsibility

UN gives strong support to women as they seek equal access to justice, political positions and responsibility

by World Development Foundation | Mar 9, 2026 | News

New York, 10 March 2026 – The United Nations marked the International Women’s Day this year while the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) began its annual meeting at UN Headquarters and has adopted a set of Agreed Conclusions to strengthen access to justice for...
UN opens 80th annual session with calls to hang on despite difficulties and funding cuts

UN opens 80th annual session with calls to hang on despite difficulties and funding cuts

by World Development Foundation | Sep 16, 2025 | News

New York, 9 September 2025 – The United Nations opened the 80th annual General Assembly session with warnings that it is not a time to celebrate while children are dying of hunger in Gaza, girls are banned from attending schools in Afghanistan and more than 800...
UN marks 80th anniversary with calls to make the organization more effective.

UN marks 80th anniversary with calls to make the organization more effective.

by World Development Foundation | Aug 11, 2025 | News

The world organizationis celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025 and savoring its accomplishments and longevity after decades of humanitarian work. But celebrations are marked by an uncertain future as budget cuts and reform appear inevitable. Member states are...
First Civil Society Conference in Africa leads to Summit of the Future

First Civil Society Conference in Africa leads to Summit of the Future

by World Development Foundation | May 10, 2024 | Events, News

Nairobi/New York, May 10, 2024 – The annual UN Civil Society Conference was held for the first time in Africa, in the capital of Kenya, with the participation of thousands of participants representing non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other entities involved...
« Older Entries
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • RSS

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress