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“When we imagine the peaceful, healthy world we want our children to inherit, the UN is at the heart of that vision. And now the power to be part of that future is literally in the palm of our hands,” said Calvin. “Mobile technology has the ability to connect millions of people to world issues such as children’s health, peace and security, women’s empowerment, climate and the environment, and U.S.-UN relations. We invite people to make global action a part of their mobile devices by downloading the new UN Foundation application. A better world and a better future are in all our hands.” The app makes it easy to get involved and includes some innovative (and fun) ways to learn about the work of the United Nations. An upcoming interactive photo-scramble game, “Pieces of Peace,” will give users the ability to have fun while they learn by unscrambling photos taken around the world that are related to the work of the UN. The game includes ways for users to learn as they play, helping build awareness and knowledge about international issues. Integrated social media options also allow users to organically share this content with friends, brag about their photo-unscrambling prowess, and encourage them to get involved. Building and launching this official UN Foundation application has been a global effort. The app was developed through a partnership with FDV Solutions – an Argentina-based software development company that builds innovative mobile solutions. The project was made possible with the support of the UN Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council, which brings together some of the world’s top young leaders committed to finding innovative solutions to global problems. “The launch of the UN Foundation app marks an important milestone as the nonprofit community moves to create new ways for supporters to help drive social change,” said Shervin Pishevar, Managing Director at Menlo Ventures. “As a member of the UN Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council, I am excited to support a project that will help ensure that people around the world have instant access to information about the lifesaving work of the United Nations, as well as the ability to take action anytime, anyplace.” To learn more and download the free app, visit http://www.unfoundation.org/mobileapp Tweet this: Think Global, Act Mobile. Download the free @unfoundation app that connects YOU to the work of the #UN. http://bit.ly/UNFapp
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