A city as diverse as its people, New York is a hub of everything from finance to fashion to media and performing arts. The city is also home to a thriving international development community, thanks in part to the United Nations and a host of philanthropies that have settled in Manhattan. The U.N General Assembly, which opens every September, also draws world leaders, advocates and social entrepreneurs to the city to discuss, among other things, the implementation of global development goals.
Many of the most prominent institutions engaged in international cooperation have their headquarters based in New York City, and from there they offer support and leadership to the thousands of staff working in regional and field offices around the world. Here is our list of some of the largest global development employers with headquarters in New York City.
Action Against Hunger
Organization type: Implementing NGO
Founded: 1979
CEO: Andrea Tamburini