International Organizations

The United Nations (UN)

The United Nations was created on October 24, 1945.

51 countries made up the original United Nations.

Today, there are 191 nations participating in the organization.

4 Goals of the United Nations

1. To keep peace throughout the world2. To develop friendly relations among

nations3. To work together to help poor people live

better lives, conquer hunger, disease, illiteracy, and to encourage respect for each other’s rights and freedoms

4. To be a center for helping nations achieve these goals

UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)

• Provides humanitarian relief to children around the world in need such as:– Health care & immunizations– Nutrition & food security– Education– Emergency relief– And more……

• Main goal is to provide all children with a safe & healthy childhood

World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization was created on April 7, 1948.

It is the part of the United Nations that focuses on global health concerns.

Goals of WHO• To serve as a leader in global health

concerns• To establish research to improve public

health• To set health standards • To provide health care support to nations• To monitor and assess health trends such

as the outbreak of infectious diseases• To combat disease and promote the

general health of people around the world

World BankThe World Bank is a

source of financial support to developing countries.

It provides loans to serve purposes such as investing in education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, and other economic developments.

It also supports the creation of business.

2 Types of Purposes of the World Bank

Works to reduce poverty and improve development in middle income nations by providing stable loans.

Works with the poorest countries by providing interest-free loans to improve living conditions and to improve economic growth.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

In response to the Great Depression, the International Monetary Fund was created to help secure financial stability.

Goals of the IMF• To promote (encourage) international

monetary (financial) cooperation• To secure financial stability• To facilitate (help) international trade• To promote high employment• To sustain (keep steady) economic

growth• To reduce (lower) poverty

African Union (AU)The African Union was

created in 2001 to address social, economic, and political problems occurring within the continent.

It also intends to promote Africa’s position in the global economy.

Goals of the AU• To achieve unity between the people

and countries of Africa• To promote peace, security, and

stability in the continent of Africa• To protect human rights in Africa• To promote economic stability in Africa• To advance the development of the

continent through research and technology

• To work with international partners

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