The 1% for Development Fund, Vienna, is an independent association of staff members and ex-staff members of the organizations of the UN system that are based here. It is entirely independent of the UN organizations themselves. The 1% Fund in Vienna was founded in 1985 and now has about 65 members. Members of the 1% Fund pledge to donate 1% of their salaries each month to support small scale development projects. There are similar 1% Funds in Geneva (founded in 1976), New York and Rome.
Video by UNHQ about the 1% Funds in New York, Vienna, Geneva and Rome
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"The 1% for Development Fund is a unique
demonstration that everyone of us can contribute to overcoming extreme poverty
and to the Sustainable Development Goals at large. By donating 1% of their
income and becoming directly involved in the selection of projects, its members
have shown that each of us can make a difference." —
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Kofi Annan |
The 1% for Development Fund was inspired by the long standing target of the United Nations for the rich countries to transfer 1% of their income as aid to poor countries. Many of the staff working for organizations of the UN system feel that they would like to make a direct and personal contribution to development. If you do, then the 1% Fund is for you.
