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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

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
Japan10,884,573
Republic of Korea10,457,401

Donations in numbers 2020 - Top 10 Donors

Voluntary contributions, cash received

DONORTOTAL (USD)
World Bank/I.B.R.D./GPE41,084,160
Italy 31,534,973
Sweden29,633,518
Norway 23,316,105
European Union (EU)19,077,123
France14,736,832
UNDP13,984,444
Republic of Korea13,555,702
Japan12,961,638
United Arab Emirates 12,520,780

Donations in numbers 2019 - Top 10 Donors

Voluntary contributions, cash received

DONORTOTAL (USD)
European Union (EU)44,188,829
Italy34,977,015
Sweden33,379,212
Norway21,721,914
Japan16,941,561
Republic of Korea16,586,566
World Bank/I.B.R.D/GPE13,607,808
United Arab Emirates12,905,015
UNDP11,481,878
France10,876,100

Donations in numbers 2018 - Top 10 Donors

Voluntary contributions, cash received

DONORTOTAL (USD)
Sweden37,775,833
Italy34,223,668
European Union (EU)24,477,859
Brazil21,635,782
Republic of Korea 15,504,225
United Arab Emirates11,660,621
Norway10,602,724
World Bank/I.B.R.D./GPE8,775,274
UNDP7,294,625
Switzerland6,102,175

UNESCO Tools & Guidelines

Comprehensive partnership strategy
13 September 2019
UNESCO
0000370506
Embrace UNESCO's ideals and values
2014
0000230950
Working with UNESCO: guidebook for members of UNESCO’s international and intergovernmental bodies
UNESCO
2019
UNESCO
0000368533