Delivering Around the Clock: Facts About the United Nations

Every day, the United Nations and UN agencies work to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. The United States' contributions towards these efforts pay off -- the return on the dollar is far greater than what we invest, and accomplishes more than we would be able to do alone. The fact sheet below outlines just some of the important efforts of the UN and how every minute, a United Nations program is helping to create a better world.