I am writing this post following the inaugural session in Paris of Social Good Week 2013.  The auditorium at the Gaite Lyrique in downtown Paris was filled to capacity with people who define themselves as leaders and innovators in the French Social Good movement.  Catalyzed by pioneers including +SocialGood Advisor Ismael Le Mouel, this is a group of people that defines itself not by age or geography, but by their belief in the ability of […]

Here are three things you don’t often see getting along in Washington these days: A Democrat, a Republican … and a Muppet. But last night at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s (USGLC) annual Tribute Dinner, under the theme #SmartPower, that’s exactly what we saw happen. Senator John McCain gave a touching tribute to his long-time friend Vice President Joe Biden, as leaders from international development NGOs, corporations, the U.S. Congress and military, and more, came

In 2012, the World Health Organization estimates that there were more than 200 million cases of malaria. But there is also good news: We have effective tools to fight malaria. Insecticide-treated bed nets are a simple, inexpensive solution to protect families from this deadly disease. As you work through your holiday shopping list, here are 10 Reasons to Gift a Net through the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign: 10.  Because nets work. Malaria

Editorial note: From December 8-14, the United Nations Foundation led a global health journalist reporting trip in Malawi. Below are stories and photos from the trip. Follow the journalists on Twitter to learn more about their experiences in Malawi. As we arrived at a Mangochi district secondary school, after driving for what seemed like hours down a dusty, bumpy red clay road in one of the most rural and beautiful parts of eastern Malawi, a

This time of year, we are especially mindful of the importance of giving. But for Americans, this value has a much longer shelf life than just one season. It’s a good thing: Because, for more than 9 million Syrians uprooted by war, livelihoods may well depend on our help. In his Thanksgiving address this year, President Obama said to our nation: “We believe in lending a hand to folks who need it.  We believe in

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Surely, in the light of history, it is more intelligent to hope rather than to fear, to try rather than not to try. For one thing we know beyond all doubt: Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can’t be done.’” In a world filled with daunting challenges, these stories (in no particular order) inspired us to hope – and to act – for a better world. 1.     Malala’s

Last year, on December 21st, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the significant role entrepreneurship can play in reaching sustainable development goals. The United Nations Foundation works with entrepreneurs dedicated to not only building businesses, but a better world. They are using innovative approaches and creative thinking to help solve challenges in the humanitarian and development space. Below are six cool projects that are helping improve lives around the world: 1. The

As we count down the final days until 2014, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on everything the United Nations accomplished this year. Here’s a little hint: It was a big year for the UN.From Syria to Iran, it made major progress in making the world a more peaceful and prosperous place for all. And considering the United States was right at the UN’s side in all of these major events of 2013,