In honor of Outstanding Leadership, Commitment and Support of the United Nations and Toward Achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals, The United Nations Association of San Francisco is Proud to recognize these Outstanding People and Organizations with the UN-65 Certificate of Appreciation:

Afghan Friends Network, working to improve the lives of women and children, believes peace among nations can be affected by forging friendships that enrich people and their communities.

Bay Area Oxfam Action Corps is non-partisan volunteer network that advocates for lasting solutions to global poverty and injustice through grassroots action, and is a part of Oxfam America.

Search for Common Ground is an international nonprofit working in 22 countries to move away from conflict toward cooperative solutions.

Soka Gakkai International (SGI), is an international NGO located in 192 countries, contributing to peace, culture and education based on the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism.

Symphony for United Nations brings the power of music to human concerns toward open-minded dialogues and peaceful resolution of conflict.