Goal
Established in 2019 by Ivan Pictet, the Fondation Portail des Nations has the statutory mission of promoting multilateralism, and in particular, the role of the United Nations in Geneva.
Its funds are dedicated to:
-The construction, on behalf of UN Geneva, of a new facility entirely devoted to welcoming visitors to the Palais des Nations
-The creation of an immersive experience called Portail des Nations, which will be launched in March 2026 within this new space.
The Foundation will operate the experience on behalf of UN Geneva until the end of December 2027.
The Foundation’s resources come entirely from private donations.
The Fondation Portail des Nations would like to express its gratitude to its contributors:
-Ivan Pictet, principal donor
-The Hans Wilsdorf Foundation and the Loterie Romande, for their support of the building, its interior design and equipment, which will be donated to the United Nations
-The Dona Bertarelli Philanthropic Foundation, for its contribution to the development of the Portail des Nations immersive experience
-The Swiss Confederation, the Republic and Canton of Geneva, and the City of Geneva, for their support in the initial operational phase of the Portail des Nations
Action
The Board of the Fondation Portail des Nations is composed of:
Ivan Pictet, Chair
Philippe Burrin, Member
François Longchamp, Member
Lorenzo Peddrazzini, Member
Tatjana Darani serves as Executive Director. She is supported by a dynamic team.
