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Productive Meeting with the UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan

On August 29 in Astana, Maurizio Aronica, President of the Foundation for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (FFUN), had the honour of meeting Ms. Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan. The meeting was highly productive and provided a valuable oppor…

NEW PERSPECTIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE BETWEEN ITALY AND KAZAKHSTAN

On August 26, the National Association of Oilseed Processors (NAPMK) welcomed an Italian business delegation led by Maurizio Aronica, President of the Foundation for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (FFUN), a member of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs – S…

INVITATION TO THE 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland, on 2–4 September 2025

The Foundation for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (FFUN) — member of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs – Sustainable Development — is proud to share that its President, Mr. Maurizio Aronica, has been officially invited to speak at the 34th Economic Forum, to be held in…

FFUN – Foundation for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, recognised by European institutions as a sustainability policy expert

The Foundation for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (FFUN), a member of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs – Sustainable Development, has recently been selected to take part in a high-level research project promoted by leading European academic institutions. S…

OPERA LIRICA “CREONTE” – A CULTURAL BRIDGE FOR A UNITED EUROPE

The FFUN SDG, a member of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs—Sustainable Development, is honoured to coordinate "Opera Creonte" by Dmytro Bortnyansky, a Ukrainian-Italian-Portuguese project that brings a forgotten masterpiece back to life. Premiered for the first time in Italy (1776)…

EURASIAN FILM MARKET 14-17 OCTOBER 2024 GREAT SUCCESS AT THE 2nd EDITION in ALMATY - KAZAKHSTAN!

As the most prominent event in Central Asia dedicated to the film industry, the Eurasian Film Market brought together key players to discuss the future of cinema and international collaboration. This event provided a unique platform for dialogue and partnership between the region's leading industry…

FFUN sponsors the event "CYPREA - The Network of Aphrodite" with the Italian and Cypriot Ministries of Culture.

The Foundation for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (FFUN SDG), in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Culture, the Cypriot Ministry of Culture, the Sicilian Region and other cultural entities of international relevance, has sponsored the event "CYPREA - The Network of Aphrod…

ALMATY 07th June 2024

Our President, Maurizio Aronica and our Project Manager, Niagara Makhmudova, attended the “FOC 2024: Fats and Oils Conference” in Almaty. A memorandum of cooperation was signed with NOPA marking another significant step of including FFUN in Asia for the development of Sustainability.

Psychology of Emergencies

Naples, 18th May 2024

The FFUN, invited to the Sipem conference, spoke with the President and team member Nataliia Andrusenko, to give their testimony on the trauma suffered due to the conflicts.

Our FFUN SDG is now registered in all European Union countries

We are pleased to announce that on May 1, 2024, after a long process, our Foundation was finally officially registered in all countries of the European Union. This will allow us to expand our range of action increasingly.

First Memorandum Agreement in Kazakhstan 11/03/2024

President, Maurizio Aronica, on behalf of Foundation for United Nations SDG (FFUN SDG), signed a significant cooperation agreement in Almaty with Turan University to advance sustainability efforts. This agreement marks a crucial milestone as it represents our foundation's first partnership in Kazak…

BUDAPEST 8 February, 2024

The Head of our office in Hungary, Mrs. Gaetani, spoke about the fundamental role of Italian women in the Hungarian community. She highlighted how their strength, determination, and roles as wives, mothers, and entrepreneurs have enabled their families to integrate into a different context, where e…

MISSION IN KAZAKHSTAN

28-30 January 2024

First official FFUN mission to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Useful meetings with the offices of the United Nations, UNESCO, the Municipality and the Region of Almaty, about cultural and sustainability projects. Memorandum will be signed soon to activate concrete initiatives for supporting the creative indus…

An open meeting with the Armenian Ambassador, Mr. Vladimir Karapetyan.

An open meeting with the Armenian Ambassador, Mr. Vladimir Karapetyan. The resumption of a constructive dialogue with Azerbaijan will certainly facilitate the strengthening of the Eastern Partnership agreement and the old links of the Silk Road.

CEREMONY FOR THE OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION OF UKRAINE IN THE EUROPEAN ROUTE HISTORIC GARDENS

KYIV, 27/10/2023

The Dendrological Park "Sofievka" in Ukraine receives the certification Diploma as a member of the European Route of Historic Gardens On October 27, 2023 "Sofievka" got the diploma that certificates its full membership of the #ERHG. The presentation ceremony took place in #kyiv as part of the 52nd…

The FFUN SDG present at AIF2023 in Astana - Kazakhstan.

The President of FFUN, invited by the Kazakh authorities, participated in the Astana International Forum and intervened in the debate on the creative industry and sustainability. The forum serve as a platform for high-level delegates from foreign governments, international organizations, businesses…

SIRKO docu-film presentation

Lviv, 03/05/2023

On the 3rd of May in the Regional Council of Lviv, our FFUN, together with the Institute of Culture of the Italian Embassy, introduced the docufilm " SIRKO' ". A video-animated documentary about the history of Lviv, before and during the war. This film will be screened in the most important film fe…

PRESIDENT MAURIZIO ARONICA WAS AWARDED A DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA DEGREE FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING UKRAINE

On 3 March 2023, the Rector of the King Danylo University of Ivano Frankivsk, Myroslav Lutskyi, following the approval of the Academic Council and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Maurizio Aronica, President of the Foundation for United…

FFUN SDG on the VII National Conference AICI

FFUN SDG has been invited to give a speech at the VII National Conference AICI (Association of Italian Cultural Institutions) in Naples on the 10th of November 2022. In addition to discussing current challenges for the Foundation and all cultural institutions associated, collaboration between Italy…

Another step for the complete integration of Ukraine in Europe

There are so many ways to protect a country. FFUN SDG strives to preserve and defend historical, artistic and cultural values. Since yesterday the Sofievka Park in Uman, one of the seven wonders of Ukraine, has become part of the European itineraries of the Council of Europe. It is another success…

Mission to support Moldova and Ukraine

Chisinau, 09th September 2022

On 09th of September 2022 our President met in Chisinau with the Minister of Culture, Mr. Sergiu Prodan and the Ukrainian Ambassador, Mr Marco Shevchenko. FFUN SDG is ready to support culture in Moldova, also ensuring assistance to the diaspora of Ukrainian artists.

FFUN SDG contributed to another success for Ukrainian culture

Ivano-Frankivsk, 02th August 2022

Posted by the Governor of Ivano Frankivsk Oblast, Svitlana Onyshchuk, on 02th August, 2022 Ivano-Frankivsk region has joined the Cultural Route of the Council of Europe "European Path of Ceramics". The Assembly of the European Path of Ceramics officially approved the admission of National Museum o…

FFUN SDG MEMBER OF PHOENICIANS’ ROUTE – CULTURAL ROUTE OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

Phoenicians’ Route welcomes as an official member the Foundation for United Nations SDG (FFUN-SDG), Kiev (Ukraina). Phoenicians’ Route is one of the certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe since 2003. The theme of the Route is the intercultural dialogue based on the ancient civilizatio…

Inna Meteleva is the new Director of FFUN SDG

Kyiv, 1 February 2022

The business professional has joined our Foundation to enhance our commitment Foundation For United Nations SDG is glad to announce that Ms Inna Meteleva has joined our team as Director. Professional with long term experience and expertise in the field of business development, investment, innovati…

FFUN SDG AND CFSR UNITED TO FIGHT AGAINST LABOR EXPLOITATION

Kyiv, 31 January 2022

A cooperation agreement has been signed between the two NGOs In the office of ICC Ukraine, the President Maurizio Aronica and the Director Inna Meteleva of the Foundation For United Nations SDG signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the charity foundation CFSR, represented by the President Lyudmi…

FFUN SDG met the National Union of Artists of Ukraine

Kyiv, January 2022

A cultural bridge between Italy and Ukraine Last week, The FFUN SDG met the representatives of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. Mr Edoardo Crisafulli, Director of the Italian Institute of Culture in Kyiv, took part in the meeting, too. Mr Kostiantyn Cherniavskyi, President of the Nationa…

FFUN SDG and ICC Ukraine start a new collaboration

Kyiv, January 19th 2022

Charity projects and “the European Silk Route” were the topic of discussion Last Tuesday, the President of the FFUN SGD met the board and some members of the ICC Ukraine. As International Stakeholder Recruiter for Council of Europe Office in Venice, Mr Aronica presented the project “The European S…

“Art Against Violence” Event

Kyiv, October 23rd 2021

How art can draw attention to domestic violence On October 23, representatives of FFUN SDG and VITAUKR inaugurated the exhibition "Art Against Violence" at the Modern Art Research Institute of the National Academy of Arts in Kyiv. The exhibition is made of artworks by artists who were victims of…

Italian contemporary art exhibition in Kyiv: “The Silk Road”

Kyiv, July 30th 2021

Italian modern artworks in Kyiv 38 Italian artworks, representing different artistic trends and styles, have been brought to an exhibition in Kyiv for the international project: "LA VIA DELLA SETA - Arte e artisti contemporanei dall'Italia". The exhibition has been inaugurated by H.E. Pier France…

FFUN SDG partner of the Council of Europe

Venice, June 2021

The Foundation is involved in the "European Silk Route" project On 21 June, Ms Luisella Pavan-Woolfe, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Venice, welcomed Maurizio Aronica, President of the Foundation For United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (FFUN SDG) and Ambassador for UNESCO Club of…