Become a partner

Becoming a partner of UNESCO allows to work on promoting shared values, knowledge and networking opportunities, as well as sharing strategic priorities. Partnership focuses on areas that are strategic priorities shared by UNESCO and its partners. UNESCO offers its partners the opportunity to channel their support to global programs that are coordinated from UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

UNESCO's programmes respond to the needs of its Member States that fall within its biennial program and budget. This provides partners with the assurance that their engagement with UNESCO is part of a broader plan and linked to high-level results, including the 2030 Agenda. UNESCO expects its partners to commit to its vision and values.

UNESCO's engagement with donors is always framed by a commitment to transparency, impact, mutual accountability and the pursuit of a long-term sustainable partnership.

Ways of partnering with UNESCO

Financial support and resource mobilization

Partners can support by providing financial resources to UNESCO's programs. Can also help with fundraising through joint campaigns and outreach activities.

Advocacy, knowledge sharing and innovation

Working together in outreach and advocacy to change mindsets, influence behaviours and raise awareness, as to promote learning, sharing of experiences and best practices, and building capacity.

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Non-profit organisations can act as specialized partners in the implementation of UNESCO's programs by providing their unique added value, often contributing in cash or in kind.

Multi-stakeholder partnerships

Bringing together governments, international organisations, NGOs, civil society and private sector leaders to achieve common goals through strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships and coalitions.

Partnerships over time

Donors

Business, cities, young people

Association and Clubs for UNESCO - volunteering groups

UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme

Goodwill Ambassadors

UNEVOC Network

UNESCO category 2 Institutes and Centres

UNESCO National Commissions

Public Partners

NGOs and Foundations

UNESCO associated Schools Network

News & Stories

News

Nordic countries reaffirm support to UNESCO’s key priorities

Press release

Ukraine: UNESCO launches programme to support Ukrainian artists

Press release

UNESCO supports Ukrainian women artists in exile

News

Principality of Monaco renews UNESCO cooperation to protect marine World Heritage

Donations in numbers 2021 - Top 10 Donors

Voluntary contributions, cash received

DONOR	TOTAL (USD)
European Union (EU)	42,015,808
Italy	34,852,651
World Bank/I.B.R.D/GPE	34,719,244
Sweden	33,805,688
Norway	23,071,195
UNDP	20,441,878
France	15,716,474
United Arab Emirates	11,281,542
Japan	10,884,573
Republic of Korea	10,457,401

Donations in numbers 2020 - Top 10 Donors

Voluntary contributions, cash received

DONOR	TOTAL (USD)
World Bank/I.B.R.D./GPE	41,084,160
Italy	31,534,973
Sweden	29,633,518
Norway	23,316,105
European Union (EU)	19,077,123
France	14,736,832
UNDP	13,984,444
Republic of Korea	13,555,702
Japan	12,961,638
United Arab Emirates	12,520,780

Donations in numbers 2019 - Top 10 Donors

Voluntary contributions, cash received

DONOR	TOTAL (USD)
European Union (EU)	44,188,829
Italy	34,977,015
Sweden	33,379,212
Norway	21,721,914
Japan	16,941,561
Republic of Korea	16,586,566
World Bank/I.B.R.D/GPE	13,607,808
United Arab Emirates	12,905,015
UNDP	11,481,878
France	10,876,100

Donations in numbers 2018 - Top 10 Donors

Voluntary contributions, cash received

DONOR	TOTAL (USD)
Sweden	37,775,833
Italy	34,223,668
European Union (EU)	24,477,859
Brazil	21,635,782
Republic of Korea	15,504,225
United Arab Emirates	11,660,621
Norway	10,602,724
World Bank/I.B.R.D./GPE	8,775,274
UNDP	7,294,625
Switzerland	6,102,175