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THE WORLD FOR PEOPLE FOUNDATION SIGNS UP TO THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT

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Posted on July 4, 2014

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World for People Foundation Joins UN Global Compact

The World for People Foundation (www.worldforpeople.org) has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (www.unglobalcompact.org), the strategic alliance which is made up of both businesses and non-profit organisations and which embraces a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption.

Alfonso Galdi

Alfonso Galdi

Promoting Responsible Globalization Initiatives

In this way, the businesses and the organisations which lead the process of globalisation can  contribute to ensuring that the markets, commerce, technology and finance develop in a way which combines economic and social growth.

Foundation’s Mission and Community Projects

The World for People Foundation operates through concrete projects, with minimum environmental impact, designed to increase the well-being of disadvantaged communities.

Leadership Statement on New Partnership

Alfonso Galdi, the president of the Foundation,  declared “The Foundation is proud to have joined this network and to contribute to the spread of the principles of the Global Compact, which is a powerful tool for the promotion of a more inclusive and sustainable model of economic development. This membership of the Global Compact reinforces the principles and values of the World for People Foundation which  has as its objective the long term and sustainable increase of people’s living standards.”

Key Takeaways

  • The World for People Foundation joined the UN Global Compact in July 2014, aligning with human rights, labour, environmental, and anti-corruption principles.
  • This membership reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive economic development via low-impact, community-focused projects.
  • Alfonso Galdi, president of the Foundation, emphasized pride in spreading Global Compact principles to enhance living standards sustainably.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Foundation join the UN Global Compact?
It officially joined in July 2014.
What are the key areas of the UN Global Compact?
The Compact focuses on human rights, labour standards, environmental sustainability, and anti‑corruption.
Who leads the World for People Foundation?
Alfonso Galdi serves as the president of the Foundation.
What is the Foundation’s mission?
It implements low‑impact sustainable projects to improve the well‑being of disadvantaged communities.

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