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United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up Unite for Girls Tour Comes to Denver

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:48:01 GMT

Hundreds of teen girls show their spirit at Denver Pep Rally to raise awareness and funds to help the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls

(PRWeb December 10, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/girls-up/un-foundation/prweb4886904.htm

‘Disaster Relief 2.0’ Research to Identify Pathways Between Large Aid Groups and Grassroots Technology Players

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Project Backed by Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, UN Foundation, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and Vodafone Foundation

(PRWeb December 03, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/unfoundation/disaster-relief/prweb4858364.htm

New Head of UNFPA – An Opportunity to Recommit to Addressing Unmet Needs of Women and Children

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:15:00 GMT

The appointment of Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin as the new head for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to addressing the needs of the world’s women and children.

(PRWeb November 19, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4815224.htm

UN Foundation and UNA-USA Announce Alliance to Strengthen Support for the UN

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Senator John Kerry, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé, American Idol Creator and Producer Simon Fuller, and Microsoft to be Honored for Mobilizing Americans in Support of United Nations Causes

(PRWeb November 18, 2010)

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Vodafone Americas Foundation Wireless Innovation Project and mHealth Alliance Announce Last Call For Entries

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT

December 15th Deadline Fast Approaching to Apply for Up to $650,000 in Cash and Prizes for Wireless Projects Demonstrating Promise To Solve Critical Global Issues

(PRWeb November 18, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4809704.htm

Better World Campaign Announces Launch of New Website

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Refreshed Online Portal Will Facilitate 21st Century Engagement on U.S.-UN Relations, Global Issues

(PRWeb November 16, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4796824.htm

Mobile Innovation for Global Health Gets Million-Dollar Boost

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Rockefeller Foundation Support for mHealth Alliance Announced at mHealth Summit

(PRWeb November 12, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mhealth-alliance/Rockefeller-Foundation/prweb4771574.htm

Norwegian Government Announces $1 Million for Initiative Using Mobile Technology to Support Maternal Health

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:26:14 GMT

Grant to mHealth Alliance Supports Use of Wireless Networks and Devices to Reduce Maternal and Newborn Mortality

(PRWeb November 09, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mhealth-alliance/Norwegian-Government/prweb4765214.htm

mHealth Alliance to Receive $1 Million from HP to Improve Health through Mobile Technology

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:50:00 GMT

mHealth Alliance Board Welcomes HP as Founding Partner

(PRWeb November 08, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/health_care_systems/mobile_technology/prweb4759094.htm

United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up Unite For Girls Tour Arrives In Los Angeles

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:03:46 GMT

Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, along with hundreds of teen girls, show their spirit at Los Angeles rally to raise awareness and funds to help the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls

(PRWeb November 05, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4752084.htm

UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets Wins “Best Fundraising Campaign” for Promotion with the NBA and HP

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:40:00 GMT

“Send a Net. Save a Life. See a Game.” Honored by PR News Nonprofit Awards

(PRWeb November 04, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/insecticide-treated/bed_nets_malaria/prweb4748124.htm

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Joins mHealth Alliance Board

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Inventor of micro-credit and leader in helping the world’s poor joins mobile health group

(PRWeb November 02, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/unfoundation-mhealth/11/prweb4734614.htm

Statement by United Nations Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth on the Passing of Ted Sorensen

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:50:00 GMT

Ted’s biography speaks for itself. His public legacy will be that of a man whose service improved our country and our global community.

(PRWeb November 01, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4732274.htm

On-the-record Press Teleconference Ahead of 2010 mHealth Summit

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:05:00 GMT

Featuring a special announcement and previews of major outcomes of this historic meeting

(PRWeb October 28, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mHealth-Summit/unf-teleconference/prweb4714944.htm

Ted Turner Visits Nigeria To Showcase What Modern Vaccines Can Accomplish

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:00:00 GMT

UN Foundation Founder and Chairman points to progress in Nigeria where cases of polio are down 98% in 2010

(PRWeb October 25, 2010)

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UN Foundation Board Travels to Ghana to See Progress on the Millennium Development Goals

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Children in Africa and Worldwide Should and Can Live Free from Polio and Measles

(PRWeb October 19, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/millennium_development/goals_mdgs/prweb4669274.htm

Poll Shows Strong Support for Payment of UN Dues

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:36:21 GMT

U.S. Voters’ Favorable Rating of the UN Holds Steady at 59%

(PRWeb October 15, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/american_poll/united_nations_un_dues/prweb4658924.htm

UN Foundation Points to Global Fund Commitments and Leaders of African Countries as Key to Fighting Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:41:11 GMT

United Nations Foundation President Senator Timothy E. Wirth today issued the following statement regarding new commitments made this week during the Replenishment Meeting for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) chaired by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York

(PRWeb October 05, 2010)

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Singer-Songwriter, and Actress Mandy Moore Distributes Life-Saving Nets in the Central African Republic

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:38:55 GMT

Moore joins the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign and PSI to distribute nets to every family across the country

(PRWeb October 01, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/nothing-but-nets/mandy-moore/prweb4598104.htm

United Nations Foundation Launches Girl Up

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:45:00 GMT

United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign encourages American girls to raise awareness and funds for United Nations programs that help the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls

(PRWeb September 30, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/United-Nations-Foundation/Girl-Up/prweb4594034.htm

Nigel Barker Gives ‘High Five’ to Support Girls Around the World

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:48:37 GMT

Renowned photographer helps launch United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign

(PRWeb September 30, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Nigel-Barker/Girl-Up/prweb4592464.htm

Conference Call Opportunity with Mandy Moore Live from the Central African Republic, on the Urgent Need for Anti-Malaria Mosquito Nets in the Country

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:42:37 GMT

Moore helps lead a movement to get life-saving mosquito nets to every family at risk of malaria, a leading killer in Africa

(PRWeb September 28, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Nothing_But_Nets/Mandy_Moore/prweb4578074.htm

Teen Celebrity Victoria Justice Joins Girl Up Campaign

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

“Victorious” star to be a champion for adolescent girls worldwide.

(PRWeb September 27, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4572124.htm

Jordan’s Queen Rania Stands Up for Girls

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:03:25 GMT

Commits Her Support for United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign

(PRWeb September 24, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/adolescent_girls_girl-up/developing_countries/prweb4565154.htm

UN Foundation Statement on President Obama's Remarks at the United Nations High-Level Summit on the Millennium Development Goals

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:49:38 GMT

Today, President Obama brought the United States and the United Nations closer to solving the world's most pressing problems by fulfilling the U.S. government's landmark pledge to energize cooperation and make development assistance more efficient.

(PRWeb September 22, 2010)

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‘Digital Lounge’ Takes UN Meetings to a Virtual Audience

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:23:31 GMT

Mashable, UN Foundation, and 92nd Street Y Connect Bloggers, Activists, Celebrities

(PRWeb September 22, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4556104.htm

Dignitaries, VIPs, Celebrities Call on People Everywhere to Pledge Support for the MDGs

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:59:40 GMT

Summit culminates with Reception and Interactive Evening

(PRWeb September 22, 2010)

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The Value of Information and Communications Technologies in Meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:30:00 GMT

Statement by Kathy Calvin, CEO of the United Nations Foundation, on the Release of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development’s New Report The Future Built on Broadband

(PRWeb September 20, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4544074.htm

UN Foundation Commits $400 Million to the Secretary-General’s Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:40:00 GMT

Underscores Global Health as a Core Priority for the UN Foundation. Resources will improve the lives of millions and help the world achieve major development goals.

(PRWeb September 20, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UN_Foundation_MDGs/women-children-health/prweb4539754.htm

UN Foundation Statement on the Release of the U.S. Government Strategy on the Millennium Development Goals

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:43:18 GMT

CEO says strategy “underscores how the U.S. and UN are working together”

(PRWeb September 19, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4537314.htm

Saving Lives and Creating a New Picture of Health

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT

The UN Foundation Premieres New Documentary about the Impact of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Washington, D.C.

(PRWeb September 16, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4529324.htm

On-the-Record Scenesetter for the UN’s Upcoming Millennium Development Goals Summit

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:35:00 GMT

On-the-Record Press Teleconference with UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin, Vice President for Public Policy Peter Yeo and Senior Director of Partnerships for Energy and Climate Leslie Cordes.

(PRWeb September 15, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UN-Foundation/Millennium-Development/prweb4524054.htm

Bachelet Appointment Puts Women and Girls Up-Front on the Global Agenda

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:02:00 GMT

UN Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth Congratulates UN Secretary-General on Choice of New Leader of UN Women

(PRWeb September 24, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4519804.htm

Big Issues Make the Big Screen in Times Square

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:31:53 GMT

Kelly Rowland Joins UN Officials and VIPs to Send the Message that “Everyone can Help Solve Global Problems”; the United Nations Foundation Debuts PSA at Crossroads of the World Before The UN Millennium Summit in New York City

(PRWeb September 08, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/UNFoundation/TimesSquare/prweb4481374.htm

Ivanka Trump Joins Girl Up Campaign

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Jewelry Designer and Brand Entrepreneur Designs Bracelet to Benefit Campaign for World’s Adolescent Girls

(PRWeb September 07, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4474354.htm

Mashable, 92nd Street Y and UN Foundation to Showcase Power of Social Media in Fighting Global Challenges

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:20:00 GMT

First-of-its-kind Social Good Summit opens up UN Week and brings the dialogue online for the first time.

(PRWeb September 07, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4470634.htm

Olympian Rebecca Soni Joins Girl Up Campaign

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:41:55 GMT

Champion Swimmer to Give “High Five” to World’s Adolescent Girls

(PRWeb August 18, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Girl-Up/Rebecca-Soni/prweb4403394.htm

Ted Turner Calls on Global Community to Put Wealth to Work for a Better World

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Founder and Chairman Ted Turner is taking his example of global philanthropy one step further with a public call for the global community to address the world’s toughest challenges.

(PRWeb August 10, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/08/prweb4373554.htm

Nothing But Nets and NBA Cares Travel to Senegal to Provide 20,000 Life-Saving Bed Nets

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:22:58 GMT

NBA coaches, athletes, and Legends including Dikembe Mutombo and Senegal-native DeSagana Diop distribute anti-malaria nets

(PRWeb August 09, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Nothing-But-Nets/NBA-Cares/prweb4366084.htm

Bill Gates Named Keynote Speaker at the 2010 mHealth Summit

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT

High-level conference to explore role of research, technology & innovation in mobile health

(PRWeb August 03, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mHealth-Summit/Bill-Gates/prweb4346904.htm